South Beach Diet Lost 21 Pounds and has helped colon symptoms

Yes! My husband went on South Beach and since he does most of our cooking I ended up on it too. I felt a lot less bloated and gassy, had more energy and all around felt better. I still eat a modified stage 3. I eat things that are discouraged but balance it out w/ the right proteins.

I don't know much about South Beach, other than it became popular a few years back during the big low-carb craze.  So this random thought might not be applicable at all.  But I've been wondering lately if the restrictive diets that limit carbohydrates, especially grains, might work for some people because they have a gluten sensitivity.  Take away the wheat and other grains that contain gluten and the nausea, diarrhea, and bloating are reduced or disappear.

Have you tried rice pasta?  I went gluten free a couple weeks ago, but I couldn't live without pasta.  Tinkyada makes an excellent brown rice pasta.  Good texture and flavor, and it holds up well as left-overs. 

I have read the South Beach books, if you have not read them, then you need to before you can comment on the lack of carbs. It is more than that. It is how to balance carbs with veggies and protein so that it does not turn into insuline in your system. Much more than just not eating carbs. I found it to be very educational. I felt it goes back to the basics of eating a balanced meal.

Red, Yes, I agree. I read the book and am combining the right foods. I feel much better, especially my bowels. It takes a whole turn in how your purchase foods and what you prepare but we have just changed our life style. My 17 is okay with it, my 19 college student not so much. But it will just be a new way of living for me. I don't feel deprived. Your eating alot of good foods. With that in mind, I hate calling it a diet, because it really isn't. Many years ago I did the atkins and I think that's a horrible way of eating. This just feels more balanced. Thanks for your comments.