The South Beach Diet, which is named after a glamorous area of Miami, claims that it is neither a low-carbohydrate diet nor a low-fat diet, and it doesn't require carb counting. The South Beach Diet, however, is lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein and healthy fats than is a typical eating plan. Most low-carb diets are those that limit your carbs to no more than 20 percent of your daily calorie intake. On the South Beach Diet, you can get as much as 28 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates. Because of this, the South Beach Diet is sometimes called a modified low-carbohydrate diet.

Why you might follow the South Beach Diet
You might choose to follow the South Beach Diet because you:

Check with your doctor or health care provider before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health concerns.