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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