If you are not used to eating the more simplistic foods presented
on the South Beach approved foods list, it can be extremely difficult
to start cooking with them. That is why so many people have embraced the
cookbook released specifically to help people create South Beach Diet
meals from those lists.
Yet, it isn't necessary to sit back and sigh with resignation that you are destined to starve to death. With a little thought, you can create meals very similar to what you are already used to eating.
While there are some things that you just can't eat on a healthier plan, that does not mean you can't replace them with delicious alternatives that will be just as satisfying. For example, instead of a huge double cheeseburger with a ton of grease you may go for a turkey burger. If you have reached phase two it can even be placed on a whole grain bun with condiments.
Don't look at the food lists as restrictions and don't think in terms of simple combinations of basic foods listed. Use the lists for inspiration to see what can be created from unique combinations of those foods. You should be eating complete meals that satisfy your hunger and your mental satiety.
Let's look at a few ideas for creating completely approved South Beach diet meals from unapproved inspirations.
Craving mashed potatoes along with your meat and veggies? Simply mash up cauliflower for a close knockoff that mimics the consistency and the basic taste of this old favorite. You can add some reduced fat cheese for extra taste as well.
Once you reach phase two your options expand greatly. Try breading a chicken breast in whole grain bread crumbs and egg yolk for a tasty approved "fried" chicken sandwich.
South Beach Diet meals may take a little thought at first, but you can get some great ideas from other followers with the great number of unique recipes posted online every single day.
Yet, it isn't necessary to sit back and sigh with resignation that you are destined to starve to death. With a little thought, you can create meals very similar to what you are already used to eating.
While there are some things that you just can't eat on a healthier plan, that does not mean you can't replace them with delicious alternatives that will be just as satisfying. For example, instead of a huge double cheeseburger with a ton of grease you may go for a turkey burger. If you have reached phase two it can even be placed on a whole grain bun with condiments.
Don't look at the food lists as restrictions and don't think in terms of simple combinations of basic foods listed. Use the lists for inspiration to see what can be created from unique combinations of those foods. You should be eating complete meals that satisfy your hunger and your mental satiety.
Let's look at a few ideas for creating completely approved South Beach diet meals from unapproved inspirations.
Craving mashed potatoes along with your meat and veggies? Simply mash up cauliflower for a close knockoff that mimics the consistency and the basic taste of this old favorite. You can add some reduced fat cheese for extra taste as well.
Once you reach phase two your options expand greatly. Try breading a chicken breast in whole grain bread crumbs and egg yolk for a tasty approved "fried" chicken sandwich.
South Beach Diet meals may take a little thought at first, but you can get some great ideas from other followers with the great number of unique recipes posted online every single day.
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