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Reviewed By:
Lynn Grieger, RD

Is the South Beach Diet for You?

This chart can help you see how the South Beach Diet fits your goals and lifestyle concerns.

Duration
 Phase I: One to two weeks at the beginning, and then again as needed to promote additional weight loss or after a period of weight regain
Phase II: Indefinitely (until desired weight is reached)
Phase III: Indefinitely
Restaurants
 With careful ordering, dining out is possible during any phase, but especially during Phase II and Phase III
Alcohol Beer should be avoided because of its high glycemic index; however, red wine is encouraged for its cardiovascular benefits
Caffeine In moderation
Special Foods No
Family Friendly Phase I may be difficult for families, especially with young children who favor starchy foods
Vegetarian Friendly Yes

Sample South Beach Diet Menu

The South Beach Diet consists of three phases that are progressively more lenient. This sample menu is based on Phase II, although there is not a significant difference between this menu and a comparable one for Phase I or Phase III:

Breakfast:

  • Scrambled egg wrap (eggs, low-fat cheese, olive oil, whole-wheat wrap)
  • Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with nonfat milk

Lunch:

  • Broiled chicken breast on top of clementine and mixed green salad with vinaigrette
  • South Beach Diet gelatin cup

Dinner:

  • Thai sirloin beef strips over brown rice
  • Small glass of red wine
  • Lime cheesecake

Snacks:

  • Celery sticks and hummus
  • Mixed nuts
  • South Beach Diet snack bar

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Review Date: 11-08-2007

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