This scheme was developed by Dr. Agatston. Neither dietician or nutritionist, the doctor of the State of Florida is a cardiologist decided to develop its own plan. Translated into different languages, the famous Miami regime.

MiamiAprès regime have found that the so-called "classic" to lose weight to his heart patients not won little success, Dr. Agatston decided to create his method. He then published a book in 2004 in the United States ( "The South Beach Diet") and to its success (millions of books sold), it was quickly exported, especially in France under the title "The regime Miami" .
Principle of the Miami

Dr. Agatston has actually boost, like many of his colleagues, the mode of "Atkins", which is a so-called "Low Carb", ie without carbohydrate, without carbohydrates or sugars, and very rich in lipids (fats and fatty food) and protein (meat, fish ...).

The aim is to disrupt the metabolism of the fat in reserve to draw on its recent calories the body wants. But the "Atkin s" having been described (including cardiovascular risks), Dr Agatston has made some changes to make it seem less dangerous.
The regime in Miami practice

The "system" is distinguished by 3 phases: the first two weeks, is a "classic Atkins, but with greater emphasis on green vegetables (they are allowed, except beets, carrots, pumpkin and squash) and it is recommended that a selection of fat (animal fat or butter types cream should be limited and replaced with olive oil or canola, fatty fish, fruit oilseed ... .).

During the second stage, cereals, but only in their complete form, are returned, and all vegetables (except beets) and most fruits which were prohibited in phase 1 (it is still necessary to eliminate the phase 2 banana, pineapple, raisins and fruit in syrup). The potato and corn, however, are still excluded. The third step is a diet that includes all the "ingredients" in terms of preventive health (fiber, poly-unsaturated fats, vitamins ...).
Effectiveness of the scheme Miami

In the short term, the results can be spectacular, about 5 to 10 kg from the first two months. U.S. studies show that schemes such as "Low Carb" so low in carbohydrates, achieve better results in immediate weight loss a classical scheme with little fat. But only in the short term. In the medium and especially long-term results are similar, so disappointing *.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Miami

But what are the advantages and disadvantages of this method? Petit panorama:

Pros: Of all the schemes "Low Carb" fashionable in the United States and now in France, the Miami appears to be the most interesting. First, Dr. Agatston is a cardiologist, and he grasped the importance of some vegetable fats compared with saturated fat type and / or hydrogenated on the prevention of cardiovascular disease ... It also plays a lot in phase 2 on the concept of Glycemic Index by entering into "war" against all refined cereals. Finally, the proteins in meat or fish (almost at will in the first phase) have a satisfying undeniable, all of which are accelerated by ketones, which are secreted by the body to produce energy.

Cons: There already is a danger of isolation, because this type of regime, where there are many "banned" or "principles" with the application of 3 distinct phases, is very difficult to reconcile with the lives of all : it is rare to be able to "impose" its menus invitations, the corporate self, to the restaurant between "friends" in the family ... But the main drawback lies in the fact that people satisfied with the first phase, when weight loss is the fastest, continues too long, causing the same risks as those of the Atkin s (excess uric acid with possibility of gout, gallbladder problems related to overconsumption of fat, constipation due to lack of fiber, vitamin deficiencies, especially the C and micronutrient ...). Finally, in all phases, some data is not taken into account, such as the Glycemic Index, not foods in isolation, but a mixed meal and which would consume power at times of apples Earth ...

As regards the unsaturated fatty acids, the Miami did not insist on an important fact: the report oméga-6/oméga-3 should be of concern in terms of balance when we consume as much vegetable fats. It also promotes margarine in place of butter, then they are sometimes just as "negative" given the hydrogenated fats that may contain!

In conclusion, the first phase usually pleased the "carnivorous", those preferences "salty" and those who are frustrated by the plans too strict. There are a few features male ... But many are prohibited, this first phase is incompatible with a "normal life". Note that the last phase of the scheme is interesting and it can actually cover all persons of concern from near and far to their balanced diet.