Sausages - The Daily Dish - July 7, 2005

  • Here we are. The WORD on sausages!
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    Many of you have asked whether sausage is allowed on The South Beach Diet™. Unfortunately, most sausages are not recommended due to their saturated fat content. There are a few healthier alternatives that may fill the sausage bill, however.

    If you can find low-fat turkey sausage (3 grams or less per serving), you can enjoy it as an occasional treat in any phase. Even this lower-fat version is limited, since it's often difficult to know exactly what goes into making this processed meat. To make your own turkey sausage, try the Turkey Patties with Fennel recipe from The South Beach Diet™ Cookbook.

    Another way to replace sausage in your diet is to try one of the vegetarian substitutes. These are usually made with soy and often taste pretty close to the real thing. You'll also get the benefit of soy protein.