The South Beach Diet is a popular diet developed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston. The diet focuses on eating high-fiber, low-glycemic carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
There are three phases to the diet. The first phase works on getting rid of those cravings for sugar and starches, the second phase is all about putting good carbs into your diet, and the third phase is the maintenance phase for long-term healthy eating.
A lot of people love this diet and have successfully completed the program mainly because it focuses on whole foods and balanced nutrition.
South Beach Diet Food Recipes
You would never know these were diet recipes. So yummy
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
I used small button mushrooms for this recipe. I would normally use large button mushrooms but I didn't have any. The large ones are perfect for two-bite appetizers.
Lime Ricotta Creme
A phase 1 recipe that is light and refreshing. It screams Summer but eat it all year round.
Asparagus Mushroom Omelet
For this dish I used canned asparagus and it was delicious. I don't like for the asparagus to be too crisp and it just gets warmed a bit in the omelet.
Chicken en Papillote
Chicken wrapped in parchment paper with vegetables and steamed for moistness.
Lemon Ricotta Creme
Ricotta is good for you and the addition of lemon to this light dessert makes it perfect.
Lemon Garlic Grilled Or Baked Salmon Recipe
This Salmon recipe can also be used in an air fryer. I love our air fryer, it cooks so fast and the salmon is moist and flaky.
Hearts of Palm, Artichokes, And Olive Salad
What a yummy way to get your vegetables! Try this salad alongside salmon.
Spinach Egg Cups
These are also called Florentine egg cups. Did you know Florentine is a French term for a dish that includes spinach?
Diet Cheesy Frittata
This dish doesn't look diet, does it? All I can say is it is on the South Beach Diet and is the perfect breakfast dish.
Mashed Cauliflower Dish
When you hear "cauliflower," you may want to tune out. But don't, this recipe is really good.
Don't those sound yummy? Have you tried the South Beach Diet?
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.
