Lemons in Phase 1

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2006
Lemons in Phase 1
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Mon, 08-21-2006 - 5:15pm

I think I may have screwed up in phase 1. I made Chicken breasts with asparagus and cooked it in a lemon/chicken broth base.

Tasted really good but now I am worried about the lemons. Are they allowed in phase 1?

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: lojobe
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 6:37pm

Lemons and limes are fine in all phases.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2006
In reply to: lojobe
Mon, 08-21-2006 - 9:56pm

Aren't Lemons considered a fruit? Limes too?

thanks

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2006
In reply to: lojobe
Tue, 08-22-2006 - 12:25am

I'm not the expert, but from what I understand the acidity in lemons and limes counteracts the sugar. It's the same reason why sourdough bread is better for you than regular white bread.

I'm not much of one to follow recipes, but I looked through the recipes in the SBD book and the SBD 30-minute cookbook, and tried to get a hang of the ingredients used. Many recipes in Phase I call for lemon juice and/or lemon zest. The Lemon Ginger Chicken is *really* tastey.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: lojobe
Tue, 08-22-2006 - 7:36am

Lemon and lime juice are listed under "condiments" on the phase 1 foods to enjoy list:






SEASONINGS AND CONDIMENTS

All spices that contain no added sugar

Broth

Espresso powder

Extracts (almond, vanilla, or others)

Horseradish sauce

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray

Lemon Juice

Lime Juice

Pepper (black, cayenne, red, white)

Salsa (check labels for added sugar)

Use the following toppings and sauces sparingly (check labels for added sugar and MSG)

Cream Cheese, fat-free or light - 2 TBS

Hot Sauce

Low carb condiments, as long as they meet South Beach guidelines (have no added fat and are sugar-free/contain no added sugar)

Miso - 1/2 TBS

Shoyu - 1/2 TBS

Sour Cream, light and reduced-fat - 2 TBS

Soy Sauce - 1/2 TBS

Steak Sauce - 1/2 TBS

Tamari

Worcestershire Sauce - 1 TBS

Whipped Topping, Light or Fat-Free - 2 TBS

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2006
In reply to: lojobe
Tue, 08-22-2006 - 9:23am

Ok, I am believer :)

I gotta check out that 30 minute SBD cookbook, the regular cookbook has too may ingredients in each dish. I need fast cooking with minimun prep work