Tagged As: south beach diet food list
Question:
Hi. I've successfully been in Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet - 7.5 pounds so far but have a questions about the book's list of foods. The Phase 1 recipes have ingredients in them that are not on the corresponding Foods to Enjoy list. For Phase 1, Edamame, Avocado, onions, radishes, tomatoes, black olives, almonds and sour cream and blue cheese appear in recipes but are not listed in the food list. Are these foods typically considered low-carb enough to be eaten in Phase 1? Should my food be restricted to just what's listed in the Phase 1 food list or should I add the extra foods found in the recipes to the list? Thanks for any advice.
Answer:
There is an updated food list that is available if you are a paid subscriber on the site. I believe it incorporates the ingredients in the recipes. (That book has some real inconsistencies! They should have had me working for them!) South Beach's goal is not to be low-carb, although Phase One, which seems to function like the first stage of Atkins to wean you from your cravings etc., does eliminate most carbs. Agatston distinguishes between what he calls good and bad carbs, which becomes apparent after Phase One.
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