The South Beach Diet features a weight plan program with three distinct phases. Phase 1 is the shortest, lasting only 2 weeks. It is Phase 1 that is the most restrictive. Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet varies in length depending upon the person, and Phase 3 lasts forever. In Phase 1, you are not able to eat fruit, cereal or oatmeal, so you may think it is difficult coming up with breakfast ideas. However, there are several options.
Breakfast Choices for South Beach Phase 1
When starting on the South Beach Diet, many people first complain that breakfast seems the most difficult. But it is the most obvious breakfast choices such as cereal, oatmeal and fruits that are not allowed in Phase 1. Others feel it is impossible to eat 1/2 cup of vegetables for breakfast in addition to protein.
The concept of breakfast with the South Beach Diet is simple: you must eat protein (unlimited amount), 1/2 cup of vegetable and a fat. You are also allowed to have a beverage such as coffee, tea or water provided it is sweetened with a sugar substitute and/or fat-free milk.
Did you know that eggs are allowed on the South Beach Diet? So is turkey bacon and Canadian bacon as well as low-fat cheese. Here are two breakfast ideas:
Breakfast 1 - Omelet made with low-fat cheese and 1/2 cup of broccoli, servecd with a side of Canadian bacon and a half tomato. Remember you have to eat a minimum of 1/2 cup of vegetables with no maximum level.
Breakfast 2 - Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and green peppers served with a side of turkey bacon. This is a perfect breakfast if you're in Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.
If you get sick of eggs, try a vegetable smoothie. Simply mix a small cucumber with 6 oz. tomato juice with Worchester sauce and tabasco sauce for a frosty surprise.
You can also try egg muffins. See Resources for a recipe.
One thing that you must always remember is that Phase 1 only lasts for 2 weeks. Here is a sample 2-week breakfast plan:
Day 1, 6, 11
Scrambled Eggs
Canadian Bacon
1/2 Tomato
Day 2, 7, 12
Chicken Breast
Hard Boiled Egg
Cucumber
Day 3, 8, 13
Omelet with Brocoli/cheese
6 oz. tomato juice
Day 4, 9, 14
Egg Muffin
1/2 Tomato
Canadian Bacon
Day 5, 10
Fried Eggs
Turkey Bacon
Tomato Juice
See Resources for a link to many other recipes.
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