South Beach dieters are allowed some treats, in limited quantities, as well as the use of artificial sweeteners.
Sweet Treats for South Beach Diet Phase One
Sweets are limited to a total of 75 calories worth of any of the following sugar-free treats. The limit is partly so that people don't overdo the eating of
sugar alcohols. Watch for potentially gut-wrenching side effects. Acceptable foods:
- Candies - sugar-free hard candies only
- Chocolate powder - no added sugar
- Cocoa powder, unsweetened baking type
- Fructose
- Fudge pops, no sugar added
- Gelatin - sugar-free
- Gum - sugar-free
- Jams and jellies - sugar-free
- Popsicles - sugar-free
- Syrups - sugar-free
Artificial sweeteners are also acceptable, as listed below.
Sweet Treats for the South Beach Diet Phase Two
All the above foods, plus:
- Occasional small amounts of dark semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
- 1 serving of pudding - fat-free and sugar-free
Approved Artificial Sweeteners
- Acesulfame K(Sunnette®and others)
- Nutrasweet (Equal ®)
- Saccharin (Sweet & Low ®)
- Sucralose (Splenda ®)
Note: Stevia was removed from the South Beach Diet Acceptable list as it has not been approved by the FDA.
See the Rest of the South Beach Diet Food Lists
