The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Carbs Guide is a very worthwhile investment, $7.99 US. Foods are listed by food group, with recommended portion sizes.

Tomatoes may be consumed up to one cup for fresh or half a cup for cooked/canned.

Not all beans are suitable for Phase 1. Some are higher glycemic and not permitted until Phase 2, such as pinto beans and black-eye peas. The portion size for beans is limited to half a cup though, because they're high in carbs.


Fats will provide satiety and round out your meals. In the program book, Dr. Agatston makes it very clear this is NOT a low fat diet .. you should use the allowed fats and oils liberally. Mix extra olive oil with your salad dressing, and add some sliced avocado. Nuts such as almonds, macadamias and peanut butter are allowed during Phase 1 .. limit the serving to an ounce though because of the carbs.

hth,


Doreen