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The overall goal of Mount Sinai's South Beach DietTM is to allow the individual to obtain and maintain a weight that is healthy for them, while consuming a diet that is healthy for their hearts. Initially, the diet is low in carbohydrates - approximately 40 grams. As the diet progresses, controlled amounts of carbohydrates-containing foods are gradually introduced. Gradually reintroducing these foods helps identify individuals who may be carbohydrate sensitive.
GOALS Control food cravings Stabilize blood glucose levels Lower triglycerides FOODS Fiber - Eating increased amounts of a variety of vegetables will increase fiber content of diet. Protein - All low saturated fat protein allowed in unlimited amounts. Vegetables - Most vegetables allowed. No beets, corn, potatoes, carrots, acorn, or other winter squash (summer squash is allowed). A minimum of two cups of vegetables at lunch and dinner. Fat - Monounsaturated fats (olive and canola oil) are encouraged. Carbohydrates - Very low glycemic index vegetables encouraged with a minimum of 40 grams of carbo-hydrates per day. Mount Sinai's South Beach Diet was developed to provide nutrition and diet information to help you improve your health. It is most effective when used under the supervision of a qualified physician or nutritionist. Mount Sinai's South Beach Diet should not be construed as medical advice or used as a form of treatment for illness without medical approval. As with all health and diet programs, you should consult your physician before beginning Mount Sinai's South Beach Diet.	Alfalfa sprouts  Artichokes Arugula Asparagus Bamboo shoots Bean sprouts Beans (green or waxed) Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cabbage (all varieties) Capers Cauliflower Celery Collard greens Cucumbers Eggplant Endive Escarole Hearts of palm Leeks Lettuce (all varieties) Mushrooms (all varieties) Mustard greens OkraOnions (limit 2 tbsp) Parsley	Peppers (green, yellow, red) Radishes Romaine Rutabaga Scallions Snow peas Spinach Yellow Squash (summer only) Tomato (small limit 1/2 per meal) Turnip greens Turnips Water chestnuts  Watercress Zucchini (No beets, carrots, corn, potatoes, , acorn or other hard squash; summer squash are allowed)