South Beach Diet Phase 1 : Food Lists

Introduction

You follow Phase 1 for 14 days to kick start your weight loss.

It is the strictest phase of all and calls for the elimination of all processed carbohydrates.

You can eat normal-sized helpings of proteins, dairy, vegetables, legumes, fats, nuts, spices/seasoning and sauces. Sweets/treats are also allowed but there are also foods to avoid. The goal is to eat three balanced meals a day, and to eat enough so that you don't feel hungry all the time.

Important Note For All Phases In South Beach Diet

1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
2. Limit caffeine-containing beverages to 1 cup a day.
3. Take daily multivitamins and mineral supplements.
4. Carbonated drinks should be sugar free.

The following tables are our examples of the South Beach Diet Phase 1 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 on Weight Loss For Good 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.