South Beach Diet Recipes For You

South Beach Diet Recipes For You by Callie Armstrong

You know that trying to stop further weight gain and gradually shedding pounds can have beneficial effects on blood pressure, diabetes, your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, joint pain, and the energy and ability to do everyday activities. With all the healthy benefits you will get, your appearance will greatly improve and your figure will surely call the attention of everyone! Going with the South Beach Diet will help you in achieving this.

The following is a sample of a daily diet regimen to follow. Compare this meal plan with other low carb diets that you may be interested in.

A South Beach Daily Diet

South Beach Diet Breakfast - Tex Mex Style (South Beach Diet Menu) ½ grapefruit 2 scrambled eggs mixed with Monterey Jack cheese and salsa 1 slice of whole grain toast Decaffeinated coffee or tea, fat-free milk and sugar substitute if desired

South Beach Diet Mid-Morning Snack 1 hard-boiled egg

South Beach Diet Lunch - Roast Beef Wrap 1 ¼ cups reduced-fat cream cheese 4 flour tortillas (9" or 10") ½ red onion, sliced 4 spinach leaves 8 ounces roast beef, sliced

Spread a small amount of cream cheese over the tortilla. Layer the spinach, onion, and roast beef, roll up, and fold. Serves 4.

South Beach Diet Mid-Afternoon Snack 4 ounces Dannon Light 'n Fit yogurt

South Beach Diet Dinner - Lemon Couscous Chicken (South Beach Menu) 1 ¼ cups water 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cups broccoli florets 1 package Near East Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous mix 1 ½ chopped cooked chicken 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon lemon peel

In a large skillet, bring water, oil, broccoli, and spice from couscous mix to a boil. Stir in couscous, cooked chicken, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Simmer until heated through and then remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff lightly, then chill and serve cold. Serves 4.

South Beach Diet Dessert - Lemon Peel Ricotta Crème (South Beach Diet Menu) ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese ¼ teaspoon grated lemon peel ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 package sugar substitute

Mix the ricotta cheese, lemon peel, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Serve chilled. Serves 1.