Founded by Dr. Arthur Agatson in 2003, the South Beach Diet teaches how to balance the "right" fats and carbs in three phases.

Founder: Dr. Arthur Agatson, 2003
What: A diet that focuses on balancing the "right" fats and carbs
What you’ll eat: Lean cuts of meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, low-fat or fat-free cheese in the beginning; a later phase includes most fruits, some breads, pastas, and brown rice.
Timeline: Three phases

Phase 1: Banishing Your Cravings
Dieters eat three balanced meals a day that will include normal-size helpings of poultry, shellfish, meat, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts. No fruit, bread, rice, potatoes, pasta or baked goods are allowed for first 14 days.

Phase 2: Reintroducing Carbs
Reintroduce carbs, but eat less of them.

Phase 3: A Diet for Life
Diet becomes a way of life as dieters continue to eat normal foods in more manageable portions.

*All information from South Beach Diet