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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

VEAL
cutlet
top round
chop

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.