WHAT IT IS: A three-phase plan that has been likened to the low-carbohydrate Atkins program because during the first two weeks, South Beach eliminates most carbs, including bread, pasta,potatoes, fruit and most dairy products. In PHASE 2, healthy carbs, including most fruits, whole grains and dairy products are gradually reintroduced, but processed carbs such as bagels,cookies, cornflakes, regular pasta and rice cakes remain on the list of foods to avoid or eat rarely. Ditto for carrots, corn, bananas, raisins, pineapple, fruit juice and watermelon. This phase lasts until the weight goal is reached. In Phase 3, adherents are urged to stick mostly with the same foods as in PHASE 2. Agatston notes, however, that lapses are inevitable and dieters may need to “switch back to PHASE 1 for a week or two” when they overindulge and regain weight.TABLE OF CONTENTSHerbed Yogurt Cheese…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13Marinated Yogurt Cheese ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup ……………………………………………………………………………. 15Roasted Tomato Soup ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16Baked Halibut with Salsa Verde ……………………………………………………………………………………… 17Cumin-Crusted Sea Bass………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18Fillet of Sole with Spinach & Tomatoes…………………………………………………………………………… 19Mediterranean Roasted Fish …………………………………………………………………………………………… 20Mustard-Crusted Salmon ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21Pan-Grilled Salmon Fillets with Tomato & Tarragon ………………………………………………………… 22Ratatouille of Roasted Vegetables …………………………………………………………………………………… 23Scampi with Broccoli…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24Spicy Halibut with Tomatoes & Olives ……………………………………………………………………………. 25Swordfish Kebabs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26Tuna & Artichoke Salad ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27Tuna & Tomatoes Provençale…………………………………………………………………………………………. 28Warm Salad of Thyme-Crusted Tuna & Arugula………………………………………………………………. 29Asparagus Tips…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30Braised Green Beans & Tomatoes…………………………………………………………………………………… 31Broccoli with Caramelized Shallots…………………………………………………………………………………. 32Grilled Red Onions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33Asparagus……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34Eggplant ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35Fennel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36Shallots……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Chives…………………………………………………………………………….. 38Savoy Cabbage with Peppers………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39Sesame Green Beans……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40Sicilian-Style Broccoli …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41Wilted Green
