Beware Low Carb frankenfoods as per SBD : South Beach Diet Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Fri, Aug-12-05, 09:29

miezimau

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#47 ^

Sun, Aug-14-05, 08:44

Judynyc

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Daily Dish

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Chicken, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad

(Published 8/14/05) Are you looking for a tasty new salad option? Try this Phase 2 dish — so quick and easy!

Serves 2

Ingredients
1/2 package (3-ounces) grilled chicken strips, diced
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
pinch of minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch of ground black pepper
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1/2 avocado (4 ounces), halved

Instructions
Place the lime juice in a large bowl and gradually whisk in the oil. Stir in the beans, bell pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes (optional). Correct seasoning to taste. Add the diced chicken strips, and top with the cilantro. Mix well. Slice avocado and serve beside scoops of chicken and bean salad.

Time-Saver: Make the chicken and bean salad a day or night ahead without the cilantro or avocado. Slice the avocado and add cilantro immediately before serving.

**could be for phase I if you leave out the lime juice.**

#48 ^

Wed, Aug-17-05, 15:07

deltagal

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Plan: South Beach/Zone
Stats: 165/144/135 Female 65

BF:__/32%/25%
Progress: 70%

What are Frankenfoods? Sorry if it's a dumb question

#49 ^

Wed, Aug-17-05, 16:43

Judynyc

Attitude is a Choice

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Franken foods are foods that are not whole and fresh foods.....

Here are some examples:
Atkins bars
Atkins shakes
South Beach Kraft Foods
meal replacement drinks
low carb flour products like pancake and bake mixes.

Make sense?

Stick with whole fresh foods!!

shop the perimeter of your grocery store and try to stay out of the aisles.
use bars when in a pinch and not part of your daily food!!

#50 ^

Sat, Aug-20-05, 10:17

Judynyc

Attitude is a Choice

Posts: 30,111

Plan: No sugar, flour, wheat
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BF:stl/too/mch
Progress: 33%

Location: NYC

Nightime Noshing!!

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Is Nighttime Noshing Okay?

(Published 8/20/05) This Q&A is from the July Issue of The South Beach Diet™ Newsletter. Get more Q&As like this delivered to your home each month! Get 2 issues risk-free!

I know that several healthy eating plans advise cutting out nighttime snacking. Should I stop eating at a certain time in the evening? — Susan C., Toronto, ON

Good news: You don't have to give up nighttime snacks. However, the problem with nighttime snacking is that it usually involves "mindless eating": sitting in front of the TV consuming food in large quantities without giving it much thought. The principals of The South Beach Diet™ actually encourage a healthy snack to help stabilize blood sugar and prevent binging. You'll find this particularly helpful when you're still getting hunger and cravings under control during Phase 1. Try raw veggies, nuts, cottage cheese, sliced lean meats, and hummus — even a ricotta crème. Stay away from anything high in sugar, refined flour, or saturated fat, and limit portion size to one serving whenever possible.

I love this!! I save a fruit and a sugar free fudgsicle for my late night snack...sometimes a portion of nuts or a sugar free pudding.

#51 ^

Wed, Sep-07-05, 06:38

Judynyc

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Facts about Fish

Facts About Fish
from the South Beach web site
Daily Dish

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(Published 9/07/05) Confused about the benefits and risks of eating fish? Sometimes it can be difficult to keep all the recommendations straight when shopping for your evening meal. Here's a quick roundup of important findings about fish:

Eating fish may protect against stroke. A study published in the journal Stroke found that people who ate fish at least once a week were 13 percent less likely to suffer from a blockage of the blood supply to the brain (ischemic stroke). Scientists involved in the study believe that it may be possible to reap this benefit by eating fish a mere one to three times a month.

Fatty fish are the richest source of omega-3 fats. Omega-3s are critical for cardiovascular health and may also help protect against arthritis, diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Omega-3s are most concentrated in sardines, salmon, mackerel, and albacore tuna.

Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and women considering pregnancy should limit exposure to fish containing methylmercury. This industrial pollutant can impede the development of the nervous system in fetuses, babies, and young children. Since methylmercury tends to accumulate over time, it is most concentrated in larger fish with longer life spans (shark, swordfish, king mackerel).

Farmed salmon contain high levels of pesticides and other toxins. To avoid any negative effects of this contamination, make it a point to buy wild salmon instead of farmed salmon. Beginning in September, U.S. supermarkets will be required to put labels on salmon to identify the fish as either farmed or wild.

#52 ^

Sat, Sep-10-05, 13:53

Judynyc

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Carbs Competitors as per the South Beach Daily Dish:

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Carb's Competitors

(Published 9/10/05) On the South Beach Diet™, anything you eat that slows the digestion of sugars in carbs is, by definition, good. Slowing down digestion of carbs results in your body producing less insulin. Less insulin means a less dramatic drop in blood sugar. A diminished rise and fall of sugar means less hunger later. Here are three important food components that will slow down digestion.

1. Fiber. Fiber is the major factor that slows the absorption of sugar. That's why highly processed oatmeal, for example, is worse, diet-wise, than the steel-cut variety. The latter has all the fiber still intact, and before the stomach can get to the sugars in the oatmeal, it has to separate them from the fiber. Once isolated, the fiber passes undigested through your system; its dietary importance comes from its ability to slow digestion down. It is an obstacle to digestion — a good one.

2. Fat. Fat, too, slows the speed at which your small intestine accesses the sugars you've eaten. That's why it's better to have a little olive oil or some low-fat cheese on your bread than it is to eat the bread alone. For the same reason, having a baked potato topped with low-fat sour cream is better than eating it plain. The calorie count might be higher, but the fat contained in the sour cream will slow down the digestive process, thereby lessening the amount of insulin that the potato prompts your body to make.

3. Acid. Acidic foods, such as lemon and vinegar, also slow the digestive process, therefore cutting back on the rise in blood sugar. You can dress salads or vegetables in both and enjoy the benefit. Even sourdough bread will slow digestion because, although it is not high in fiber, it is acidic.

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Fri, Sep-23-05, 16:05

Judynyc

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from the SBD Daily Dish.....9/23/05

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Waiting for Weight Loss

(Published 09/23/05) Are you having trouble shedding pounds? You're not alone. Some South Beach Diet™ members don't experience the same weight loss during Phase 1 as others members. This could be due to a number of factors, including the following:
You haven't cut all bad carbohydrates out of your diet. If you suspect this may be the case, reexamine your diet and make the appropriate adjustments.

You carry most of your weight in the hips and buttocks. Pear-shaped tend to lose weight more slowly. In this case, patience is the key to success.

Your exercise regimen lacks intensity. While exercise isn't mandatory on the South Beach Diet™, it will certainly help you lose weight faster. Dr. Agatston recommends at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise a day. If you barely work up a sweat or increase your heartbeat when you exercise, you may not be working hard enough. Try a more difficult activity or increase the length of your workout.

You're experiencing menopause. If you're a woman going through menopause, decreased levels of estrogen can lead to weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Maintaining a vigorous exercise program, including weight-bearing exercises, can help boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.

You have a medical condition that prevents you from losing weight. A minority of South Beach Diet™ members have other causes for their weight gain or slow-to-nonexistent weight loss. If, after a couple of weeks in Phase 1, you see no change in your weight, consult your physician about having blood tests to check your thyroid and lipid profile.