Eating out

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-10-2006
Eating out
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Wed, 11-08-2006 - 7:36am

Hello! I have been doing really well on phase 1 it is my third day. Today I have a luncheon and subway is catering I can order anything off the menu and I was wondering what was south beach friendly?

Also, tonight I am going out to dinner w/ some co-workers at a Mexican restaurant any suggestions on South Beach friendly mexican food?
thanks so much!!!!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: spinner04
Wed, 11-08-2006 - 7:51am

Here is the Subway section of the Fast Food Guide and the link to the entire list:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=20280.1


SUBWAY®


Salads:



  • Ham
  • Roast Beef
  • Turkey Breast
  • Roasted Chicken Breast
  • Turkey Breast & Ham
  • Veggie Delite®
  • Subway Club®
  • Tuna
  • Subway Seafood & Crab®

Condiments & Vegetables:



  • Vinegar
  • Mustard
  • Light Mayonnaise
  • Olive Oil Blend
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Onions
  • Cucumbers
  • Jalapeno Peppers
  • Banana Peppers

Breakfast Foods:



  • Cheese & Egg Omelet
  • Ham & Egg Omelet
  • Vegetable & Egg Omelet

Atkins®-Friendly Wraps:



  • Enjoy the wrap in Phase 2, but choose fillings that are South Beach Diet™-friendly. (Be sure to check the amount of saturated fat so you don't overdo it.) You can use the lists of foods above as a guide.



MEXICAN


If you've got a date with Mexican food, have no fear. Even this carbohydrate-rich cuisine is adaptable to the South Beach Diet. Here are some ways to lighten your load and still enjoy Mexican food:




  • Try your favorite grilled meats as fajitas, tostadas, or soft tacos, with tortillas on the side. (No tortillas at all in Phase 1. In Phase 2, ask if they offer whole-wheat tortillas.)
  • Whole black or pinto (red) beans are fine, but rice is a killer. Refried beans are traditionally made with lard, so unless you know how they're prepared, best to avoid them.
  • Guacamole, sour cream and cheese can turn an otherwise healthy meal into a gut buster. The sour cream and cheeses probably aren't the low- or nonfat variety so skip them. Bottled salsas may contain sugar. Other sauces, such as enchilada and tomatillo sauces are OK. Again, check for sugar.
  • A basket of chips is the equivalent of a basket of bread, so don't overindulge.
  • Skip the beer and margaritas. Choose water or sugar-free, caffeine-free sodas instead.

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