Recipe for Lemon Peel Ricotta Cream (South Beach Diet Phase 1)

This lemon zest ricotta cream recipe is from Phase 1 of “The South Coast Diet: a delicious, doctor-designed, no-fuss plan for fast, healthy weight loss” by Arthur S. Agatston, MD (“Ballantine Books, 2003”).

The South Beach Diet is a popular diet program based on a healthy balance of carbohydrates and fats. The aim of the diet is to change the balance of foods eaten and encourage healthy eating, leading to weight loss.

The South Beach Diet is divided into three phases, with specific benefits for each phase. Phase 1 lasts 2 weeks and is the most restrictive phase of the diet. In the first phase, you will remove most carbohydrates, fruits, grains, starches or alcohol from your daily diet. Phase 2 allows you to reintroduce some carbohydrates into your diet. Phase 2 lasts until you reach your target weight. Finally, phase 3 is the last and least restrictive phase of the diet. Phase 3 allows for flexibility and is intended as a healthy eating guide for the rest of your life. In Phase 3, you can eat all kinds of foods, all in moderation. Each phase of the South Coast Diet has special recipes that make it easy to eat well and feel satisfied.

This is simple and easy to make with ricotta cheese, grated lemon zest, vanilla and sugar substitute. It’s a good snack or dessert for anyone and especially for those who follow a southern coastal diet. This dessert meets the requirements of Stage 1 and can help satisfy the sweet tooth that is mostly eliminated during Stage 1.

What you’ll need

1/2 cup unpeeled ricotta cheese 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 packet sugar substitute

How to make

In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese , grated lemon zest, vanilla extract and sugar substitute. Transfer to a pretty casserole if desired and chill until ready to serve. This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled or quadrupled, but the temptation to eat the whole bowl is more easily combated by making just one serving at a time.

More South Beach Diet Recipe

Roasted Vegetable Recipe. It is important to remember that weight loss is not quick. By focusing on a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy food, meals and regular exercise, you will set yourself up for success. If the South Beach Diet seems to be the best plan for your lifestyle, some time can be invested in reading cookbooks, understanding the program, and finding recipes that suit your tastes and preferences. The better you understand the program, the more likely you are to succeed.

Nutritional guidelines (per serving) Calories 200 Total fat 13 g Saturated fat 8 g Saturated fat 4 g Cholesterol 51 mg Sodium 114 mg Carbohydrate 6 g Fiber 0 g Protein 14 g (The nutritional information in our recipes is calculated from an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)