South Beach Diet Menu Plans

So, you know all there is to know about the South Beach Diet - what you can eat, what you should avoid - but you are 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 a "South Beacher" looks like.

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 the diet. So, don't be afraid to substitute. As long as you are abiding by the guidelines of each phase, you should be fine.

Meat Loaf

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

Make sure to be creative in each phase - incorporate foods you enjoy and try new things. It's important that you never get bored.

Sample Phase 1 Menu Plan

Breakfast:

Tomato or Vegetable juice cocktail

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

Canadian Bacon

Decaffeinated coffee or tea with nonfat milk and sugar substitute

Snack:

Part-skim Cheese Stick

Lunch:

Slice of grilled chicken breast on romaine

Low-fat salad dressing

Sugar-free flavored gelatin dessert

Dinner:

Grilled Salmon with Rosemary

Steamed Vegetables

Tossed Salad with oil and vinegar

Dessert:

Low-fat Ricotta cheese with sugar substitute, vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon slivered almonds

Sample Phase 2 Menu Plan

Breakfast:

1 cup of fresh strawberries

Oatmeal ( ½ cup old-fashioned oatmeal mixed with 1 cup nonfat milk, cooked on 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

Lunch:

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

2 Tbsp low-sugar prepared dressing

Dinner:

South Beach friendly meat loaf

Steamed asparagus

Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil

Sliced Bermuda onion and tomato drizzled with olive oil

Dessert:

Sliced cantaloupe with 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese

South Beach Diet Menu Plans

Reggie Dunn is a long time diet enthusiast and follower of the South Beach Diet.

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