About the HCG Diet
The HCG Diet, originally developed more than 50 years ago is a safe very low calorie diet that utilizes Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) to minimize hunger and target removal of abnormal fat deposits to contour the body into looking younger and more vital.
The use of HCG in the treatment of obesity was first discovered by the late British Physician, Dr. A. T. W. Simeons (READ Dr. SIMIENS ORIGINAL PROTOCOL) in 1954, while practicing in Rome, Italy. Simeons noticed several important factors including the lack of symptoms one would expect from a patient on a very low calorie diet, expressly, his patients had no headaches, hunger pains, weakness, or irritability as long as the low calorie diet was combined with HCG.
Our patients report losing 1-3 Pounds of JUST FAT Per Day!
Ingredient Substitutions
- 2 slices turkey bacon = liquid smoke or 1 tsp smoked paprika, or chipotle powder
- Sugar free ketchup = 1 tbs of vinegar and sweetener to taste
- Butter substitution: Coconut Oil
SHRIMP CEVICHE
1 to 2 lbs. shrimp, fresh or frozen, raw or cooked, peeled and deveined, tail-on or off
2 large lemons, freshly squeezed, about 3/4 cup to 1 cup
2-3 large limes, freshly squeezed, about 3/4 cup to 1 cup
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
1 cubanel or other mild to medium pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1-3 tablespoons Tabasco or hot sauce (more or less to taste)
4 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2-3 cups)
2 cumbers, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1.5 cups)
fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
fresh parsley, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Thaw shrimp if frozen. If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the shrimp for a minute or two until it turns opaque white and reddish—do not over cook the shrimp as it will be too rubbery in texture. Rinse shrimp under cold water. Combine juices of lemons and limes in a large bowl (not metal) or large Ziploc baggie and add shrimp. Cover bowl or zip baggie and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinade. Large shrimp could be cut into smaller chunks (remove tails if doing this) to speed up marinade time.
Add to shrimp the Tabasco, garlic, onion and pepper and toss/mix evenly. Return to refrigerator for maybe another 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse the shrimp.
Before serving, toss in bowl the marinated shrimp mixture, cilantro, parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers and if needed, add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Great with melba toast or Wasa crispbread cracker.
Chicken Stir-fry
Slice chicken prior to cooking. Slice preferred vegetables; bell peppers, onions, green beans, cabbage, celery, etc. Stir fry in soy sauce- try braggs amino acids if you're also on ph balance diet! www.bragg.com
Lettuce wraps
Brown lean ground beef. Mix with (low fat, sugar free) fajita seasoning, sauté various bell peppers- red, green, yellow, and orange- with onion. Wrap in lettuce leaves and voila!
Herb OmeletTEs
(Double-check your ingredients according to your hCG diet protocol for this!) This recipe is kind of tricky and involves baking with Melba Toast in place of bread. If you're brave, give it a try!
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
1/4 cup(s) pepper(s), red, bell, diced
1/4 cup(s) scallion(s) (green onions), sliced
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
10 slice(s) Melba Toast, whole-wheat
1/4 cup(s) cottage cheese, low-fat
3 egg(s)
8 egg white(s)
3/4 cup(s) milk, fat-free evaporated
1 tablespoon basil, fresh, minced
1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh, minced
2 teaspoon chives, fresh, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, minced
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the pepper, and scallions for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 3 more minutes.
2. Place the toast slices in a large casserole dish. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour the egg mixture on top of the toast. Add the cooked vegetables. Bake for about 25-40 minutes until the omelet is slightly puffed and set.
Salsa FRESCA
Boil red tomatoes and one chili pepper. When tomatoes are soft, pull the skin off. Put the tomatoes and chili pepper in blender with plenty of water and lots of salt. Vary the flavor using any of the following- garlic, sugar, cilantro, onion, thyme, oregano.
There are literally hundreds of variations for this and every Mexican Salsa starts here! Can also add hamburger/sausage, parmesan, mushrooms, etc to make an Italian sauce!
Eating on the HCG Diet
HCG Diet Total Daily Food Allowance
- 2 portions of fruit (1 Apple, 1 Orange, = Grapefruit, or handful of Strawberries)
- 2 very large portions of vegetables (Spinach, Chicory, Chard, Beet Greens, Green Salad, Celery, Tomatoes, Red Radishes, Onions, Cucumbers, Asparagus or Cabbage)
- 2 portions of protein (3oz each) Veal, Chicken Breast, White Fish, Lobster, Crab or Shrimp. NO BEEF, NO PORK, NO SAUSAGE OR BURGERS OF ANY KIND.
- 2 portions of Carbohydrates (1 piece melba toast or 1 small bread stick)
- Any quantity of non-caloric fluid
The juice of one lemon is allowed daily. Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram etc. for seasoning, but no butter, oil or dressing. Tea, coffee, plain water or mineral water are the only drinks allowed. You should drink at least 2 liters of these fluids per day. The fruit or breadstick may be eaten between meals instead of with lunch or dinner, but no more than four items listed at lunch or dinner may be eaten at one meal.
HCG Diet Sample Diet Day
| TIME | MEAL | WHAT TO EAT |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast | Have any non-caloric fluid like coffee, tea, diet soda
or Crystal Light (one tablespoon skim milk permitted) |
| 11:00 AM | Snack | One piece of fruit that (on the list) |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | 1 serving of vegetable and 1 serving of protein and 1 serving of carbohydrate |
| 3:30 PM | Snack | Another serving of fruit |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner | 1 serving of vegetable and 1 serving of protein and 1 serving of carbohydrate |
| 8:00 PM | Evening | A cup of tea, diet soda (don't forget to increase your water intake) |
After dedicating yourself to the daily 500-calorie diet and the HCG injections, advocates say you'll have better eating habits for the rest of your life and once you've achieved your target weight, it's a good idea to leave the drastic diet but maintain a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.