South Beach Diet Menu Plans

So, you know everything there is to know about the South Beach diet - what you eat, what should be avoided - but you're wondering how to put it all together. Or maybe you are still exploring the South Beach diet and wondering what a day in the life of the "South Beacher" look.

Menu plans are an easy way to put it all together. Since the South Beach diet is meant to fit into your life, remember that these plans are flexible. They are only meant to give you a quick overview of nutrition. So do not be afraid to substitute. As long as you are abiding by the guidelines every stage, you should be fine.

Each phase includes a variety of healthy, nutritious food. In Phase 1, you will be eating lean protein and includes a variety of mono-and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil, as well as a low-glycemic index carbohydrates. Phase 2 will re-introduce some healthy carbs - fruits, whole grain bread, whole grain rice, whole wheat pasta and sweet potatoes. You'll also be enjoying indulgences in moderation. Phase 3 is maintenance. Since there is no formal list of food, no menu plan. You will simply continue to eat in accordance with the principles you learned in Phase 2

Make sure to be creative at every stage - to include foods that you enjoy and try something new. It is important that you never get bored.

Example Phase 1 plan The

Breakfast:

of tomato or vegetable juice cocktail

2 eggs cooked to your specifications, low-fat cheese can be added to the

Canadian Bacon

decaffeinated coffee or tea with nonfat milk and sugar substitute

snack:

part-skim cheese stick

BREAK:

slice of grilled chicken breast on romaine

Low-fat salad dressing

sugar-free flavored gelatin dessert

Supper:

grilled salmon with rosemary

steamed vegetables

tossed salad with oil and vinegar

tossed salad with oil and vinegar

...

Low-fat ricotta cheese with sugar substitute, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon slivered almonds

Example Phase 2 Menu Plan

Breakfast:

1 cup fresh strawberries

Oatmeal (½ cup old fashioned oatmeal mixed with 1 cup nonfat milk, cooked over low heat and sprinkled with cinnamon and 1 tbsp chopped walnuts)

decaffeinated coffee or tea with nonfat milk and sugar substitute

snack:

1 hard boiled egg

BREAK:

chef's salad (at least 1 g each turkey, roast beef and low fat cheese on mixed greens)

2 tablespoons low-sugar prepared dressing

Supper:

South Beach friendly Meat Loaf

steamed asparagus

Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil

Sliced ​​Bermuda onion and tomatoes drizzled with olive oil

Desert:

Sliced ​​cantaloupe with 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese