Understanding the SOUTH BEACH DIET

PHASE 1


DAY ONE

Breakfast
· 150ml (6 fl oz) vegetable juice cocktail
· 2 Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute

Mid-morning snack
· 1 chunk low-fat cheese Lunch
· Sliced grilled chicken breast on lettuce
· 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette or low-sugar prepared dressing
· Sugar-free jelly

Mid-afternoon snack
· Celery stuffed with 1 wedge Laughing Cow Light Cheese

Dinner
· Grilled Salmon with Rosemary
· Steamed asparagus
· Tossed salad (mixed leaves, cucumbers, green peppers, cherry tomatoes)
· Olive oil and vinegar to taste or 2 tablespoons low-sugar prepared dressing

Dessert
· Vanilla Ricotta Crème


DAY TWO

Breakfast
· 175ml (6 fl oz) tomato juice
· 1 egg
· 2 slices lean bacon
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute

Mid-morning snack
· 1-2 Turkey Roll-Ups
· 2 tablespoons Coriander Mayonnaise (optional)

Lunch
· South Beach Chopped Salad with Tuna
· Sugar-free jelly

Mid-afternoon snack
· Celery stuffed with 1 wedge Laughing Cow Light Cheese

Dinner
· Baked chicken breast · Roasted Aubergine and Peppers
· Tossed salad (mixed leaves, cucumbers, green peppers, cherry tomatoes)
· 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette or low-sugar prepared dressing

Dessert
· Mocha Ricotta Crème


DAY THREE

Breakfast
· 150ml (6 fl oz) vegetable juice cocktail
· Easy Asparagus and Mushroom Omelette
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute

Mid-morning snack
· 1 chunk low-fat cheese

Lunch
· Dilled Prawn Salad with Herb-Dill Dressing
· Sugar-free jelly

Mid-afternoon snack
· 1-2 Ham Roll-Ups
· 2 tablespoons Coriander Mayonnaise (optional)

Dinner
· Grilled sirloin steak
· Steamed broccoli
· Grilled Tomatoes
· Surprise South Beach Mashed 'Potatoes'

Dessert
· Almond Ricotta Crème


DAY FOUR

Breakfast

· 175 ml (6 fl oz) tomato juice
· Eggs Florentine (1 poached egg served on 100g (4 oz) spinach sautéed in olive oil)
· 2 slices lean bacon
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute

Mid-morning snack
· Celery stuffed with 1 wedge Laughing Cow Light Cheese Lunch
· Chef's salad (at least 25g (1 oz) each ham, turkey, and low-fat cheese on mixed leaves)
· Olive oil and vinegar to taste or 2 tablespoons low-sugar prepared dressing

Mid-afternoon snack
· Up to 10 cherry tomatoes stuffed with 100g (4 oz) low-fat cottage cheese

Dinner
· White fish in Spring Onion and Ginger Sauce
· Steamed mange-tout · Shredded cabbage sautéed in olive oil

Dessert
· Mocha Ricotta Crème


DAY FIVE

Breakfast
· 150ml (6 fl oz) vegetable juice cocktail
· Western Egg White Omelette
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute

Mid-morning snack
· 1-2 Turkey Roll-Ups
· 2 tablespoons Coriander Mayonnaise (optional) (page 00/168)

Lunch
· Gazpacho
· Grilled sirloin hamburger steak (no bun)
· Tossed salad (mixed leaves, cucumber, green peppers, cherry tomatoes)
· Olive oil and vinegar to taste or 2 tablespoons low-sugar prepared dressing

Mid-afternoon snack
· Cucumber rounds with salmon spread

Dinner
· Balsamic Chicken
· Stewed Tomatoes and Onions
· Steamed spinach · Tossed salad (mixed leaves, cucumber, green peppers, cherry tomatoes)
· Olive oil and vinegar to taste or 2 tablespoons low-sugar prepared dressing

Dessert
· Almond Ricotta Crème


DAY SIX

Breakfast
· 150ml (6 fl oz) tomato juice
· Scrambled eggs with fresh herbs and mushrooms
· 2 slices lean bacon
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute Mid-morning snack
· 1 chunk low-fat cheese

Lunch
· Chicken Caesar salad (no croutons)
· 2 tablespoons prepared Caesar dressing Mid-afternoon snack
· 100g (4 oz) low-fat cottage cheese with 50g (2 oz) chopped tomatoes and cucumber

Dinner
· Mahi mahi or swordfish
· Oven-Roasted Vegetables
· Rocket salad
· 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette or low-sugar prepared dressing

Dessert
· Lemon Zest Ricotta Crème


DAY SEVEN

Breakfast
· 150ml (6 fl oz) vegetable juice cocktail
· Smoked Salmon Frittata
· Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with skimmed milk and sugar substitute

Mid-morning snack
· Celery stuffed with 1 wedge Laughing Cow Light Cheese Lunch
· Crab Cobb Salad
· Sugar-free jelly

Mid-afternoon snack
· 2 slices low-fat (light) mozzarella cheese with 2 slices fresh tomato sprinkled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper

Dinner
· Marinated London Broil
· Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms
· Surprise South Beach Mashed 'Potatoes'
· Tossed salad (mixed leaves, cucumber, green peppers, cherry tomatoes)
· Olive oil and vinegar to taste or 2 tablespoons low-sugar prepared dressing

Dessert
· Lime Zest Ricotta Crème