Types of South Beach Phase 1 Desserts

The South Beach Diet is a diet plan that was designed by Dr. Agatston. There are a total of three phases. The first phase lasts for two weeks and is the strictest phase. Phase II is not quite as strict and will end as soon as the dieter reaches her ideal weight. The third phase is a life-long maintenance plan. The South Beach Diet focuses on replacing bad carbohydrates with healthier carbohydrates, according to the glycemic index ranking.

Calories

• Any dessert allowed in this phase is also limited to 75 calories per day.

Dairy

• Phase 1 allows sugar-free and low-fat (or non-fat) yogurt. Two tbsp. of light whipped topping is also allowed, but should be used sparingly.

Candy

• Try some sugar-free hard candy to keep you from reaching for the ice cream.

Popsicles

• Sugar-free popsicles are also allowed, as are sugar-free Fudgsicles.

Jell-O

• Sugar-free gelatin is allowed on phase 1.

Chocolate

• No-added sugar chocolate and cocoa powder is also allowed.