Special cases

• Are South Beach and Atkins diets right for athletes?:
  Low carb diets do not provide enough carbohydrates needed for intense physical activity.
• Are low-carb diets right for bodybuilders?:
  Bodybuilders find it hard to go on a diet that restricts carbs.
• Low carb diet and athletic performance:
  Low carbohydrate diet and its effect upon athletic performance.
• Athletes need carbohydrates:
  Low carb diets aren't the most appropriate diets for athletes.
• Sports nutrition:
  Questions most frequently asked about sports nutrition.
• 3 Free South Beach Diet meal plans:
  The South Beach diet website offers 3 free meal samples for each one of the 3 phases.
• South Beach Diet attracts vegetarians:
  Vegetarians can go on South Beach diet too.
• Diabetics Directoy:
  Diabetes recipes, low carb products and nutrition information.
• Effective for diabetes control?:
  The South Beach diet can be a useful tool for blood glucose control.
• Nursing mothers:
  Nursing mothers should check with their doctor before going on South Beach diet and should not go through phase 1.
• Diabetes diet:
  The diet to follow if you are a diabetic.
• Special conditions:
  Dr. Agatston advises us to consult our doctor before going on the diet if we suffer of a certain condition.
• Nutritional needs of pregnancy:
  Pregnant women must watch their diet and get the needed nutrients.
• Risk factors for coronary heart disease:
  American Heart Association warns against risk factors for heart condition.
• Breastfeeding:
  Tips for safe weight loss while breastfeeding.
• Breastfeeding and a low carbohydrate diet:
  There are certain problems related to breastfeeding mothers going on lown carb diets.