South Beach Phase 1 : Protein
The following tables are South Beach Diet food lists for protein:
Protein Choices POULTRY (skinless) | | chicken breast | | turkey breast | | turkey bacon (2 slices/day) | | cornish hen |
LAMB (remove all visible fat) | | loin | | chop | | centre cut |
BEEF (lean cuts) | | lean / extra lean ground beef | | sirloin | | top loin | | tenderloin | | eye of round | | top round |
PORK (remove all visible fat) | | boiled ham | | tenderloin | | loin | | canadian bacon |
| SEAFOOD | | all types of fish and shell fish |
CHEESE (fat free or low fat) | | american | | cheddar | | string | | mozzarella | | cottage cheese | | parmesan | | ricotta | | cream cheese | | provolone | | cream cheese substitute |
| EGGS | | unlimited whole eggs | | egg whites | | egg substitutes |
| TOFU | | use soft, low fat or lite varieites |
| LUNCH MEAT | | fat free or low fat only |
MEAT SUBSTITUTES (soy based) | | bacon (2 slices/day) | | burger (< 3g fat/ 2-3 oz portion) | | chicken nuggets (< 3g fat/ 2-3 oz portion) | | hot dogs (< 3g fat/ 2-3 oz portion) | | sausage pattie (1/day) | | natural peanut butter (2tbs) | | seiten | | tempeh | | soy nuts | | soy crumbles |
| PROTEIN | | beef brisket | | chicken wings and legs | | all fatty meat cuts | | duck | | goose | | processed poultry products | | rib steaks | | honey baked ham | | veal breast | | edam cheese | | brie | | all full fat cheese | | offal |
The following tables are our examples of the South Beach Diet food lists for: Phase 1 Protein Phase 1 Dairy Phase 1 Vegetables Phase 1 Legumes Phase 1 Fats Phase 1 Nuts Phase 1 Spices / Seasoning Phase 1 Sauces Phase 1 Sweets / Treats Phase 1 Foods To Avoid
Remember, there are also many delicious South Beach Diet recipes available here using foods from the lists above.
Go to examples of the South Beach Diet Phase 2 Food Lists.
Go to the South Beach Diet Phase 3.
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