HCG Diet Overview
During the first two days of taking HCG drops, you should be eating very high calorie foods that contain high fat and sugar contents. There is no limit to the number of calories or the types of foods that are eaten. Sweets, cookies, ice cream, deep fried foods, etc are all acceptable foods. It is important that you "load" properly, this is a very critical part of the diet. Do not begin loading if you have not started taking the HCG Drops. It is common for people to gain 3-5 pounds in the first two days. Don't worry, you will lose it all in the follow 48 hours. People that chose not to "load" properly have found that the rest of the unwanted weight does not drop as easily as those people who took the time to "load".
Nutrition For Weight Loss
So, start your diet with a party and eat as much as you can!
Sample Diet (after loading) Drink lots of water each day (at least 2 liters)
Breakfast: Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or Stevia may be used. Stevia is a much healthier choice.
Lunch:
100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed from the bird. Boneless and skinless. One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beetgreens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage. One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast (Wasa Bread is also acceptable). An apple, orange, or a handful of strawberries (6-9 depending on their size) or one-half grapefruit.
Dinner:
The same four choices as lunch (above.)No oil, butter or dressing.
Hint: Our clients have found that saving your fruit and/or melba toast for a snack between lunch and dinner has helped them to not feel as hungry as well as keep their metabolism burning more steadily throughout the day.
5 Sample Recipes
When you order a 21 or 40 day kit, the Diet Manual contains another 17 hCG Diet Recipes for main dishes, drinks, marinades and desserts in the manual when you order the 21 or 40 day kits.
Green Onion Soup
Green onions (allowed amount) 2 c vegetable broth 1-2 t liquid aminos 1 t parsley 1 t zsweet 1/2 t paprika 1/2 t salt 1/2 t dill 1/2 t thyme 1/8 t cayenne or red pepper flakes 1/8 t celery seed
Briefly steam the green onions until tender. Preheat saucepan over MED heat. Chop steamed green onions. In a saucepan, saute the green onions in a bit of vegetable broth for a couple of minutes, then add the parsley, zsweet, paprika, salt, dill, thyme, celery seed, and cayenne. Saute 1-2 mins more. Add remaining vegetable broth, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 mins.
Lemon Pepper Fish
100g whitefish juice of half lemon 1-3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 t black pepper 1/4 t salt 1/4 t cumin powder 1/8 t turmeric
Place fish in small bowl. Add garlic, black pepper, salt, cumin, and turmeric. Ensure to coat both sides. Cover & marinate at least 1 hour in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 400. Place the fish in a non-stick baking dish, & cover with the marinade. Bake 10-20 minutes depending on thickness, until fish easily flakes. Squeeze with lemon juice. Serve.
Crockpot Swiss Steak
100g steak 1 T shake 'n bake 1 T liquid aminos 3-4 cloves minced garlic 1 stalk celery - sliced 1 onion - sliced 1 tomato - diced 1/2-1 c beef broth
Preheat pan over MED-HI heat. Sprinkle steak with liquid aminos. Dip steak in shake 'n bake, coating both sides. Add steak to pan and brown on both sides. Transfer steak to crockpot. Cover with garlic, celery, onions, and diced tomato. Top with beef broth. Don't stir! Cover and cook on low until reaches desired doneness. When done, serve immediately, and cover with juices from crockpot.
NOTE: This dish includes 3 vegetables which are meant only for flavor. When finished cooking, you can discard veggies, or choose to eat just one of them (as we aren't allowed to mix veggies on phase 2 per Dr S).
Asparagus Frittata
3 egg whites 1 whole egg Asparagus (allowed amount) 1-2 cloves minced garlic 1 T dehydrated minced onion 1 T water 1 t parsley Salt/pepper (to taste) Tabasco (optional)
Preheat pan over MED heat. Snap woody ends off asparagus and discard. Snap each asparagus spear into 2-3 pieces. Add to pan with garlic & heat through until tender. Preheat oven to 400. In bowl, mix eggs & water. Add asparagus, minced onion, parsley, salt/pepper. Pour egg mixture into non-stick baking dish (or dish lined with parchment paper). Place in oven and cook 10-15 mins until done. Top with tabasco (optional) and serve immediately.
Orange Ginger Chicken
100g chicken - cut into chunks Black pepper orange - cut in 1/4s 2-3 cloves minced garlic 1 T fresh ginger root (about 1/2"-1" long piece, peeled & minced) 1/2 t basil Juice of half lemon
Preheat pan over MED heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Add chicken to pan and stir fry until brown on all sides, about 5-10 mins. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. Squeeze juice of orange quarters over chicken. Peel & separate orange into sections. Add orange sections, ginger, lemon juice, and basil. Stir well. Cover and simmer for about 20-30 mins.
NOTE: This includes your meat and fruit portion for this meal.
Recommended Shopping List for Grocery Store
Meats
Shrimp, White Fish (Talapia, Halibut, Orange Ruffy, etc). Turkey, chicken breast. Lean Ground Beef, Steak or Roast
Vegetables
Asparagus Cucumbers Onions Celery Beet Greens Lettuce Green Onions Spinach or Swiss Chard Tomatoes Radishes
Fruit
Lemons Strawberries Apples Oranges Grapefruits
Spices
Mrs Dash Bragg Liquid Amino (Like Soy Sauce) Garlic Cloves Stevia- Both powder as well as liquid and flavors Kosher Salt or Sea Salt Other spices (be careful of ingredients, no sugars)
Other Items
Herbal Tea Green Tea Coffee Water container with ounces for tracking Apple Cider Vinegar No Fat Cottage Cheese Eggs Fresh Salsa (no sugars or preservatives) Melba Toast, Grissini Bread or Wasa Bread Multi-Vitamin (make sure that there are no oils). Miracle Noodles can be found online.
There is a great deal more detail and specifics in the manuscript itself, which you'll get a free copy of when you order the 21 or 40 day kit. It is suggested that this summary be used as a quick reference only. As with any diet program, if you experience complications or if you have any health risks or concerns, consult your Doctor immediately before beginning this or any other diet program.