Hey guys!

I was wondering if anyone is like me, and has a few foods that they can't figure out whether or not they fit into SB? Maybe if we all get them out, we can get our questions answered.

For example, I want to know if I can eat edamame (soy beans) and miso soup? Also, what about chicken wings that aren't fried? Is it the skin that does me in?

I'm a newbie, so if there's a more appropriate thread/place for this, please let me know. Thanks!

Dani

From the Good CArb, Good Fat Guide
- edamame - yes
- miso - not listed but should be OK - watch the water retention from the salt
- chicken wings - AVOID - the skin is the killer.
If roasted without the skin they are OK. Hmmm - I wonder if you can make buffalo wings without the skin.

Great thread idea! Ok, here's mine for Phase 1, sour cream (low fat of course)? Kalamata olives? Are we limited on how much avocado/olive oil/olives we can eat in a day? What about ground turkey (have not been able to find ground turkey breast only)? I was thinking a ground turkey, lettuce, sour cream, black bean, salsa, guac salad would be yummy

Mine is: Coconut (unsweetened, of course) ? Can we have it??

I just happen to have my little book right here by the computer and I looked up some of your foods...It says....

Avocado....2 tablespoons...Good
Coconut, shredded, unsweetened.....2 Tbsp...limited (I would think sweetened would then be an Avoid)
Olives, green, stuffed....10 large...Good
Olives, ripe, black....8 large....Good

As far as turkey..it says it is good, at least it says light meat and breast meat are good with no skin.

Hope this helps ya!!

Bless you, Chaz.

Good post!! What about country sausage? Was wondering if I could eat it with my eggs in the morning instead of peas, lol.

Thanks chaz!

Anyone know about sour cream at all?

Thanks Chaz! You're a lifesaver.

I also now know the importance of getting the book!

Fat Free sour cream is fine. Please see the interview with Dr. A in this Forum.
Lexxy, country sausage? If you mean pork sausage, the answer is no. Too much fat and filler.

Lexxy, regular sausage and bacon are not allowed.

I have a question about the carb/fat guide. If it says '2Tbl - good' then does that mean 2 tablespoons are the limit?

And as mentioned above, yes the book is a wonderful thing to have! It explains SO MANY things that can mean the difference of success and failure on the diet. If you dont' read the book, your chances of success are much less. Don't let your hard work go to waste. $15 and one evening is all you need.

Dr A clearly says that there is no reason to give up your morning coffee, although he mentions that caffein can be tricky for some people. But in the meal plans he is clear that decaf should be the choice. I went all through phase one without cutting caffein (actually I think I had more). What is the experience of others on this?

Clovey, I continued to have my 3 cups of strong coffee every day. And continued to lose. There are some things I am NOT willing to go without!

Thanks for your responses! I wasn't asking about sausage and bacon however.
Anyway, Jennifer, when you say "the book" do you mean the good carbs, good fats guide? I read the regular book, but it seems to be pretty outdates judging from the revised food lists, etc.

Thanks!