Can I Drink Coffe on the South Beach Diet

Planning a party menu around a weight loss program may not seem like the most festive thing you'll ever do. But as Miami's top chefs have demonstrated, South Beach Diet recipes can be done in high culinary style. Here's a simple South Beach Diet dinner that can be served as either a buffet or sit-down meal.

If you're having a party cocktail hour, you'll probably want finger food. You have a broad variety of healthy snacks to choose from: You can serve fresh vegetables either raw or grilled with olive oil, with a low-fat or fat-free dip; a bowl of cashews or other nuts; or smoked salmon with reduced-fat cream cheese on a whole grain cracker or pumpernickel square. And for the piece de resistance, try the California Wrap, a favorite of the Phase 1 South Beach Diet recipes.

Then it's on to oven-fried chicken, a nutty side dish of summer squash, and a delicious angel meringue dessert topped with fresh strawberries.

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California Wrap (Phase 1)

This is a great appetizer from the South Beach Diet recipes. Prepare it the night before and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to keep fresh for the next day.

1 leaf red or green lettuce 1 slice turkey breast 1 slice ham 1 thin slice tomato 1 thin slice avocado

1 teaspoon lime juice 1 leaf watercress or arugula 1 tablespoon sugar-free Ranch dressing

1. Fan the lettuce leaf on a plate. Top with the turkey, ham, and tomato.
2. In a small bowl, combine the avocado and lime juice, then spoon onto the tomato. Top with the watercress and dressing. Roll up and secure with a wooden pick.
Makes 1 Wrap
Per Wrap: 140 calories, 10 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 9 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 25 mg cholesterol, 620 mg sodium
Excerpted from The South Beach Diet Cookbook (Rodale Inc., 2004) with permission of the publisher.[pagebreak]

Nutty Summer Squash with Asiago Cheese (Phase 1)

Summer squash couldn't be better! Chopped walnuts and Asiago, an Italian cheese with a nutty, rich flavor, add a surprise crunch to this delightful veggie dish.

2 teaspoons trans-free margarine 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, cut into 3" strips 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 3" spears 2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth

1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Asiago cheese

1. Melt the margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until soft.
2. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes, or until the zucchini and squash are tender. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with the walnuts and cheese.
Makes 4 Servings
Per Serving: 120 calories, 9 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 10 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium[pagebreak]

Oven-Fried Chicken with Almonds (Phase 2)

You don't have to fry your chicken to get that fried taste. This South Beach Diet recipe is cooked in the oven and has a faint nuttiness from the almonds to top it off.

1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme Pinch of ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2" thickness and cut into 12 pieces Sprig Italian parsley, for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, almonds, parsley, garlic, salt, thyme, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Place the oil in a shallow dish. Dip the chicken first in the oil, then dredge in the crumb mixture. Place the chicken in a shallow baking pan.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of a piece registers 170 degrees F and the juices run clear. (Do not turn the chicken during cooking.) Garnish with the parsley.
Makes 6 Servings
Per Serving: 383 calories, 16 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 41 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 91 mg cholesterol, 730 mg sodium[pagebreak]

Angel Meringue Dessert (Phase 3)

This light-as-a-cloud pie will melt in your mouth. If you haven't yet gotten to South Beach Diet Phase 3, fresh strawberries with a dollop of vanilla yogurt is a refreshing end to any summer party.

5 egg whites, at room temperature 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons finely ground walnuts 1 cup low-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish Mint sprigs, for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
2. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat the parchment paper with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the cream of tartar and then the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until shiny peaks form. Fold in the walnuts.
4. Form the mixture into a 7" circle on the parchment paper.
5. Bake for 1 hour, or until light golden. Turn off the oven and let the meringue cool with the door open. Remove from the parchment and store in an airtight container or place on a serving plate. Top with the whipped topping and garnish with the strawberries and mint.
Makes 4 Servings
Per Serving: 110 calories, 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 3.5 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g dietary fiber, 140 mg sodium

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Can I Drink Coffe on the South Beach Diet

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