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South Beach Diet ^TM
Recommended Foods - Phase I

Poultry (skinless): Cornish hen, turkey bacon, turkey breast, chicken breast.

Seafood: All types of fish and shellfish.

Pork: Boiled ham, Canadian bacon, tenderloin.

Veal: Chop, cutlet, top round.

Lunchmeat: Fat-free or low-fat.

Cheese (fat-free or low-fat): American, Cheddar, cottage cheese, cream cheese substitute (dairy-free), feta.

Nuts: Peanut butter, peanuts, pecans, pistachios.

Eggs: Whole eggs are not limited unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use egg whites and egg substitute as desired.

Tofu: Use soft, low-fat, or light varieties.

Vegetables and legumes: Artichokes, asparagus, beans and legumes, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini.

Fats: Canola and olive oils.

Spices and seasonings: All seasonings that contain no added sugar, broth, butter sprays, pepper.

Sweets (limit to 75 calories per day): Chocolate powder (no added sugar), cocoa powder (baking type), hard candy, sugar substitute (all sugar-free unless otherwise specified).

See Also:

Low-Glycemic Index Foods (GI less than 55)

South Beach Diet ^TM
Foods to Avoid - Phase 1

Poultry: Chicken wings, thighs, and legs, turkey wings, duck, goose, poultry products (processed).

Pork: Honey-baked ham.

Veal: Breast.

Cheese: Brie, Edam, all full-fat.

Vegetables and legumes: Barley, beets, black-eyed peas, carrots, corn, pinto beans, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, yams.

Fruit: Avoid all fruits and fruit juices during Phase 1.

Starches: Avoid all starchy food during Phase 1, including all types of bread, cereal, matzo, oatmeal, rice, pasta, pastry, potatoes, and baked goods.

Dairy: Avoid all dairy foods during Phase 1, including ice cream, milk, soy milk, yogurt.

Miscellaneous: Alcohol of any kind, including beer and wine.

See Also:

High-Glycemic Index Foods (GI over 70)