What to avoid in Phase 1 of South Beach

( From www.southbeach-diet-plan.com)

VEGETABLES

• Beets
• Carrots
• Corn
• Potatoes, white
• Potatoes, sweet
• Yams

BEEF

• Brisket
• Liver
• Other fatty cuts
• Rib steaks

POULTRY

• Chicken, wings and legs
• Duck
• Goose
• Poultry products, processed

PORK

• Honey-baked ham

VEAL

• Breast

FRUIT Avoid ALL fruits and fruit juices in Phase 1, including:

• Apples
• Apricots
• Berries
• Cantaloupe
• Grapefruit
• Peaches
• Pears

DAIRY

• 1/2 cup of plain fat-free yogurt (once per day max.)
• Fat Free 1/2 & 1/2, Nonfat milk, 1% milk,
• Soy milk allowed with coffee. Otherwise avoid all other dairy products (unless listed under protein choices or sweet treats).
• Limit to < 2 TBS per cup of coffee. Otherwise, avoid all milk products in Phase 1, including:
• Yogurt, cup-style and frozen
• Ice cream
• Milk, low-fat, fat-free, whole
• Milk, soy

STARCHES AND CARBS

Avoid ALL starchy food in Phase 1, including:

• Bread, all types
• Cereal
• Croutons, all types
• Matzo
• Oatmeal
• Rice, all types
• Pasta, all types
• Pastry and baked goods, all types

CHEESE

• Brie
• Edam
• Non-reduced fat

MISCELLANEOUS

• Alcohol of any kind, including beer and wine
• No regular ketchup or cocktail sauce
• No pork rinds - too high in saturated fat
• No jerky - too high in sugar content
• Limit Caffeine-Containing Beverages to 1-2 servings per day