Atkins out, South Beach in

This new report says the Atkins Diet, which came on the scene several years ago, can be damaging to blood vessels and has been proven to raise LDL, or bad cholesterol. In contrast, the South Beach Diet (a more recent one, along with the Ornish Diet) does not offer the same results.
Click here to read the Reuters story.
Long term? Most studies have shown that diets that stress vegetables, low-fat sources of protein such as beans and legumes, and whole grains provide the best long-term weight loss.
We at the Spin Cycle are not so much into diets. We tend to take a longer view, although we understand how the plan of a diet can create discipline.
Have a great Thursday.