HCG Cookbook

Broccoli Soup P2 Style or I Just Want To Live Style

2017-03-16T15:10:00.000-07:00

This little inspiration came to me after a Pinterest search in the hopes of finding something healthy and filling to eat that won't kill me. Ha, good luck, right? Well, luckily I was able to whip up a much healthier version of this comfort food than what I found online.

This is pretty easy to make and you can store your leftovers for up to a week in the fridge. Which makes this great for lunches on the go or at work when everyone else is killing themselves with french fries again.

Ingredients:

1 large bunch of fresh broccoli.

Crowns are fine too about 1 1/2 pounds of broccoli

1 bunch of celery finely chopped

1 large chopped onion

2-3 garlic cloves chopped

A 32-ounce carton of chicken stock

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp nutmeg

In a stock, pot saute' onions, celery, broccoli, and garlic in 2-3 tablespoons olive or coconut oil. When onions and celery become translucent whip the contents of the pot with a hand blender in the pot. That's the easy way. If you don't have a hand blender like me you can do what I did. I transferred the ingredients in the pot to my blender, blended it and returned it to my stock pot.

Add your chicken stock and bring down to a simmer. I added 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream. Add nutmeg stir and simmer for 15 minutes to marry flavors. Salt and pepper to taste.

You don't really need to worry about how much of this you eat. There are not enough calories in the whole pot to do any damage to your diet. I kept the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it lasted my husband and I an entire week. I had a bowl every day for lunch and anytime I felt hungry outside of mealtimes. I treat this as a free food when on HCG injections and It helps me quite a bit to stay on the diet without any cheats. My dad who was a European born and trained chef once told me that the nutmeg is a little trick they use in high-end restaurants to make it taste really good. He is right because this soup tasted more like I was getting away with something I shouldn't be getting away with on HCG. Give it a try and let me know what you think of it.

Sweet Lies How Sweeteners Affect Diabetics and HCG Dieters Alike

2016-06-15T20:33:00.000-07:00

There are always lots of questions that diabetics and HCG Dieters have about sweeteners, and it may even seem to you that the information is constantly changing. That is because it is. The only sweetener that was originally on the HCG diet was Sweet N Low (pink) and that is because that was the only one available at that time when the diet was written by Dr. A.T. W. Simeons in 1954.

Since then we have added the blue, yellow, brown, and probably more while I am writing this article.  I myself have experimented with many of them on and off the diet.  

At first I was exclusive to Slpenda but there were so many negative comments received and my husband hated that I was putting it into my body, he wouldn't let up that he wanted me to make a change.  He convinced me and I switched to Sweet N Low.  

I reasoned with myself that at least the pink stuff was on the original diet and its supposed to be HCG safe.  Pretty soon it became a problem too and I started thinking what are these chemicals doing to me?  I ended up quitting the pink cold turkey and I moved on to the more natural coconut sugar.  I did this because it is supposed to have less of a negative affect on my glycemic index.  The lower the GI level the less my blood sugar will rise which will help me to lose or maintain my current weight.

I started experimenting with coconut sugar a couple years ago and I found it works when used in moderation even on P2.  I am guessing the reason it works while on the HCG diet is that it has a gi level of just 35 which is closer to that of a vegetable rather than sugar.  To put it in perspective regular white table sugar is closer to a gi level of 58 to 65.  P2 for those of you new to HCG is the losing phase of the HCG diet.  The phases were made up by Kevin Trudeu for his book The Weight Loss Cure "They" Dont Want You to Know About

I always keep myself apprised of what is going on in the world of diabetics.  The reason for that is that my mother was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes and out of concern for her I started investigating what diabetes was and how to control it.  I was worried something would happen to her because she kept eating sugar.  I am talking about insane amounts of sugar for someone that has diabetes.  There would be a cake in her fridge and little ice cream snacks and breakfast cookie things.  It was honestly nuts.  I was even a little angry with her because she was not making the type of substitutions that I was reading about and informing her of in the most friendly way :-) ie: article here and there.  

Pretty sure the first place that I sent my mom was to the website DLife which is one of my favorite go to places to keep up on all things diabetic.  I just happened to check DLife today when someone asked about sweeteners and at the end of the article they mention that using natural flavorings such as vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon, lime, orange zest, and cinnamon can add flavor to food and give the impression of sweetness.  Cinnamon has also been known to help control your blood sugars and even fight off bacteria in your food, such as e.coli.  

Keep some of these ideas in mind as you continue to live and eat healthy on and off the HCG Diet

Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing

2016-03-05T23:45:00.000-08:00

Homemade Ranch Dressing Made Healthy and Tasty

Ranch does not have to be a bad thing. In fact our homemade ranch is actually good for you, full of protein, and can actually boost your losses when consumed in moderation on the #HCG diet and yes you can have this even when you are on HCG injections P2 the losing phase of the diet. Try to make this ahead of time so that it has time to marinade in the refrigerator before you serve it. The longer you let it sit the stronger the flavors will become.

You may even find that you like this version better than your favorite restaurant version. The restaurant's secret is usually fresh foods and fresh herbs and spices. I grow my own herbs on my back patio to save money and have it available to me all year round.

Ranch Dressing:

Ingredients:

2 cups Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 scallions or green onion finely chopped
1 large clove of garlic finely chopped or pasted
2 Tbsp minced Italian parsley
1 tsp Worcestershire
2 tsp fresh dill minced
1/4 tsp fresh oregano
1/4 tsp fresh basil minced

Directions:

Add ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth. Use more or less apple cider vinegar for desired consistency. Let sit in refrigerator a min of 30 minutes before serving.

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Sweet Blooming Onion Sauce P2 Style and Pecorino Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini

2015-10-26T01:50:00.000-07:00

I stumbled across this recipe on Pinterest as I was looking for some new ways to get my vegetables into my diet in a healthy way that would be P2 safe as well as something that tastes amazing.

I love to make things taste like there is no way that this could be diet safe. This recipe definitely fits the bill. It was so good that my husband and I had a fork fight over the last couple pieces.

The original recipe calls for a cup of mayo in the dipping sauce and panko bread crumbs for the breading of the zucchini. I made a couple changes to make this P2 or HCG friendly. This recipe will work for any low carb, eat clean, or diabetic diet. Not just the HCG diet.

Cut up 2 large zucchini add to strainer and lightly salt zucchini. Let this sit for up to an hour. You will notice the zucchini sweating losing water. This is the result we want. While the zucchini sits start your dipping sauce.

Sweet Blooming Onion Sauce P2 Style:

ingredients:

1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon organic raw honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup Greek yogurt

Cut onion into slices and saute in butter over med heat until onions caramelize. This can take approximately 20 minutes. Make sure the temp is low enough that the onions do not burn.

Once onion is cooked add them to your blender along with the honey, mustard, and cider then blend. Put this mixture in the fridge while you prepare your zucchini.

Take your Blooming Onion Sauce out of the fridge and add 1 cup of Greek yogurt to the mix. Fold it into your mixture adding a little salt to taste.

P2 Pecorino Parmesan Baked Zucchini:

Ingredients:

2 large zucchini
pecorino parmesan cheese finely grated
wheat germ
oregano
egg
salt

Preheat oven to 450. Spray pan with olive oil. Add 1 beaten egg to a bowl to dip your zucchini into. On a plate add approximately 1/2 cup of pecorinio parmesan cheese that is finely grated not what you see pictured to the left, oregano, approximately 1/4 cup of wheat germ, 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Dry off your zucchini with paper towels. Dip zucchini into an egg wash then dip into cheese mixture.

Add zucchini to your pan sprayed with olive oil and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until browned turn and then cook another 15 minutes depending on the size of your zucchini strips.

Note: I made this on 2 more occasions. It was just my husband and I that ate this on our first try which was the picture above with the parmesan that is grated into tiny slivers. The first time we made it following the recipe closer by adding two tablespoons of honey to the sauce. It was good that way and reminded me of the Outback's version but for me it was way too sweet so the second time we made sauce we tried it with less honey and 1 tablespoon or less is better for me so I reflected that in the recipe but you can alter it if you like it sweeter.

After making zucchini the next night to go with our leftover sauce I tried the zucchini with panko since we just happened to have some we never opened in the pantry, we were curious about how it was supposed to taste. I did not like it and my husband said he did not like it either. He preferred the HCG friendly version that I made the first time pictured above but, I didn't like the way that the crust turned out the first time with the cheese that was grated into slivers. It was uneven and burnt in some places so this time which is now the third time I made it as described above in recipe and the change I made was using pecorino that was finely grated to a powder. The crust I got resulted in what you see above pictured with the sauce. It came out very evenly cooked. It was a nice crust that gave a good crunch.

This recipe does work well for the HCG diet. This is not something that would be on the original protocol but since Pounds and Inches was originally written many new developments have been made. For instance we know that it is no longer just calorie in and calorie out. The Atkins and South Beach opened our eyes to an easier more natural way of eating that will help us put our bodies to work processing our own food rather than feeding it food that has already been processed for us leaving our bodies no work to do other than get fat.

We tested ourselves and studied the results of thousands of other HCG dieters and find that it is not necessary to stick to a 500 calorie diet. In fact we find that if you consume more calories and more of the right fat fighting foods you can actually lose even more weight than you did suffering on just 500 calories. The ingredients we use in our recipes are chosen for their fat burning properties such as CLA in pecorino and they compliment any phase of the diet.

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HCG P2 Coffee Espresso with P2 Safe Creamer

2015-04-28T18:00:00.002-07:00

Most of us on the HCG Diet Plan cannot live without our coffee and whats coffee without creamer?

There really is not a creamer per say that is P2 legal. Most of the typical flavored creamers contain too many chemicals to count, let alone pronounce.

If you are on the HCG Diet plan then you are trying to rid your body of these chemicals and toxins while flushing away excess unneeded abnormal fat.

Consuming flavored creamers is not the best idea if you are trying to lose a little extra weight and get into that next size smaller. The goal is to bring your hypothalamus back to a healthier state and we do that with a complete clean food body detox.

I myself found that I cannot do this diet without coffee and I can't have coffee without creamer. I at least need half and half.   Milk has not quite cut it either but that was until I found a way to prepare the milk to make it more creamer like in consistency and its really simple too.

The easy way is to whip your milk in a blender or Ninja until it becomes frothy.   That's it!

This is the Ninja that I use to whip my skim milk in.   If you just whip it a little up to 60 seconds it changes the consistency and its a little bit creamier and richer tasting.

If you want to take it a step further you can make your own espresso for just pennies. I use the Bialetti that is pictured below.

You just add your grounds and water to the bottom. Slowly bring it to a boil and now you have your own homemade espresso.

Add a little sweet n low or stevia and your whipped milk and you will be in coffee heaven.

I have had this a year now and got rid of my coffee maker. I can't go back to regular coffee after being spoiled with this.

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Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy Zucchini Noodles

2015-03-22T22:09:00.000-07:00

Healthy Spaghetti Alternative Zucchini Noodles and Organic Tomato Meat Sauce

If you are following Dr. Simeons 500 calorie protocol then you must be really hungry. You may want to eat more, pronto. There is no need to suffer while on the HCG diet or any diet for that matter. Hopefully you can make your time on the HCG diet comfortable enough for yourself that you can actually turn this into a lifestyle change and not only lose weight now but, keep it off and live longer too.

Most people seem to be very successful at a min of 4 ounces of protein per meal. If that doesnt satisfy your hunger along with lots of veggies then increase your protein by 1 or 2 ounces. Still hungry? Then you need to eat more vegetables. Don't go crazy but satisfy your hunger.

This recipe is so good you might forget you are eating zucchini noodles.

There are lots of ways we could make the sauce but for the sake working busy people with not much time on their hands we are going to make this a little more convenient.

1 large can of organic crushed tomatoes
1 red pepper diced
1 lb hamburger meat
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion chopped
1-2 large zucchini
1/4 C red wine
salt and pepper to taste
grated pecorino

Brown hamburger in pan. Add onions and red peppers while meat is browning on medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, oregano. Once meat is brown and onions have become translucent add tomatoes, wine, more oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to your desired taste. You may opt to use more or less wine or none at all. Bring mixture to slight boil then reduce heat to medium and cook slowly until tomatoes are heated through. Use the pecorino as a garnish which is very low in calories but also high in taste and health benefits. Pecorino is known to aid digestion and contains high levels of CLA which can aid in fat loss even while on the restricted HCG Diet.

Heat zucchini in non stick pan with a couple tablespoons of the tomato sauce. The zucchini is so thin that you just need to toss it in the pan 1-2 minutes on medium heat enough to warm it up.

How do you get the zucchini into thin spirals? Try one of these veggie spiral makers. I tried the Veggetti first but it didnt hold up that well and only works for small zucchini. Try the Spiralizer if you are going to make this dish often.

HCG Diet P2 Recipe For Quick and Easy Strawberry Ice Cream

2015-01-24T00:08:00.001-08:00

Quick and Easy Strawberry Ice Cream good for any eat clean, low carb lifestyle including the HCG Diet.

The HCG Diet can sometimes be difficult because of its food restrictions but this is something you can do if you just make the right food choices. If you have an urge for something sweet try making your own healthier version of ice cream without all the preservatives and sugars. You will be pleasantly surprised at how good just a few healthy ingredients can really satisfy your hunger and your sweet tooth.

This is so easy to do yourself with a heavy duty blender, Vitamix, or Ninja

5-6 Frozen strawberries
1% Organic milk/almond milk
Stevia or preferred sweetener

Blend strawberries, sweetener, and a few splashes of milk. You won't need much milk to give it a creamy texture

Give this recipe a try with your favorite organic frozen fruits Optional: Add cocoa powder

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Low Carb Chocolate Covered Brandied Pears For The HCG Diet

2014-12-23T21:34:00.000-08:00

These low carb chocolate covered brandied pears for the HCG Diet are a good one for the holidays, any special occasion or for no reason at all. These work very well whether you are on P2 the losing phase of the diet or P3 the maintenance phase. They also work well with any low carb or eat clean diet.

My 5 year old grandson could not get enough of this and now he asks for it regularly. Don't tell anyone this is on your diet and make it for them. Its even better when you add sugar free whip cream. Make your own by whipping up some heavy whipping cream and a couple packs of sweet n low. The addition of the heavy whipping cream minus your carb for one meal could result in a bigger weight loss for the day

What you will need:

2-3 fresh or canned organic pears halved

coconut oil

coconut sugar

butter

cocoa powder

brandy

sweetener of choice I used Sweet n Low

vanilla extract

salt

You will use two small sauté pans. One for the pears and one for the sauce.

In your sauté pan for the pears:

Add a teaspoon of coconut oil, one teaspoon of coconut sugar, and one teaspoon of butter to pan on low heat

Add pears and brandy to oil, butter, and 1 pkg of sweet n low turning over pears to coat continue to cook on low heat until pears are heated through and brandy has reduced. *Can also substitute coconut sugar.

For one can of pears or approximately 2 medium/large pears I use approximately 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons of brandy. You can add more or less if you like.

In your pan for sauce add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of butter on low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, sweetener to taste, and a dash of salt. Stir until combined and set aside.

Serve:

Add pears to plate, pour brandy sauce over top then drizzle chocolate from a spoon over top. Serves approximately 2-3 people.

This recipe has worked for both P2 and P3 with the addition of homemade sugar free whip cream for both phases as well.

Coconut sugar has a little effect on our glucose levels making it safe in small doses on the P2 phase of the HCG diet. You can find this type of sugar in your local health food stores, Walmart, some grocery stores and even Amazon where I found the best deal in bulk.

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Fried Chicken For The HCG Diet

2014-12-23T16:12:00.002-08:00

If you are on the HCG Diet you might miss fried chicken or for that matter fried anything. No need to suffer on Dr. Simeon's HCG Diet Protocol to be successful. In fact if you make the right choices and substitutions this can be easy for you and something that becomes second nature

In this recipe we are frying chicken breast coated in almond flour and fried in coconut oil First you will want to get chicken breast that is free of hormones and or preservatives. This choice is becoming such a popular one that even Walmart is carrying this type of chicken so it should be very easy for you to find.

The reason we want our meats to be free of hormones and preservatives is that while we are on the HCG Diet we are eating clean, resetting our hypothalamus, and ridding our body of these damaging toxins that can hinder our bodies natural functions.

Coconut oil is used safely on the HCG Diet because it is comprised of medium chain triglycerides otherwise known as MCT oil which is used for energy and not stored in the body as fat.

What you will need:

chicken breast
almond flour
coconut oil
garlic
salt and pepper
optional white wine

Put a couple tablespoons of coconut oil in your pan on medium. Put approximately 1/2 C to 1C almond flour in a plastic bag. Add desired spices to bag. I use garlic powder, a little cayenne, paprika, poultry seasoning sometimes, etc. Add chicken to bag and shake until chicken is well coated.

Add chicken to pan. Cook approximately 6-10 minutes each side depending on size of breast.

Optional add fresh cut up garlic
Optional add a few splashes of white wine once the chicken has browned both sides and continue cooking till wine is almost gone turning the chicken and coating it with the wine sauce.

Add your chicken to your favorite salad or pair with your favorite vegetables.

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Mashed Cauliflower A Healthy Alternative To Mashed Potatoes

2013-09-21T20:00:00.004-07:00

Mashed Cauliflower is a great healthier alternative to potatoes especially if you are looking to drop a few pounds.

Mashed cauliflower is also a great way to get more veggies into your diet for those that don't really like vegetables. Some people even find that they like mashed cauliflower better than mashed potatoes. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think.

Easy to make:

1 head cauliflower
2-3 cloves of garlic
coconut oil
Greek Yogurt
milk

Steam 1 head of cauliflower till tender approx 10 min.

While steaming cauliflower saute 2 cloves of garlic in 1 tablespoon coconut oil till slightly browned.

Add cauliflower, browned garlic, 1 tbsp Greek Yogurt, and 1 splash of milk to blender or food processor.

Blend till you get mashed potato consistency. Garnish with green onions.

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Ruby Tuesday Restaurant Is Now Serving an HCG Diet Safe Menu

2013-05-08T15:11:00.000-07:00

Ruby Tuesday has revamped their menu to accommodate our growing health concerns and has added HCG Diet Safe foods

Spaghetti Squash Marinara

Red pepper marinara tossed with roasted spaghetti squash and tender zucchini.
260 Calories

I wrote off restaurants like Ruby Tuesdays years ago because of the mostly deep fried unhealthy menu but I was pleasantly surprised on my most recent visit to find that they had completely redone their menu to include healthy choices along with the calorie count for everything on the menu.

I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. Its about time we have all the information available to us so that we can make smart decisions about what we are putting into our mouths.

The dish you see above is a perfect meal for lunch or dinner on the HCG diet protocol. This was my first time having spaghetti squash and it was so good I couldnt believe it was a veggie. The whole thing is an amazing 260 calories. There are quite a few choices that are P2 safe just in case spaghetti squash is not your thing. Who says you can't eat out on HCG?

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Going Out To Your Favorite Restaurant On The HCG Diet

2013-05-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

It never fails! You just started HCG injections and now your friends want to"get together". Going out to a nice restaurant while on the HCG Diet is possible if you make the right choices.

The HCG Diet can be very restrictive if you don't have a food plan in place and or some great HCG Diet safe recipes at your finger tips.
It doesn't have to feel that restrictive though and the occasional visit to a nice restaurant could be just the thing that keeps you faithful to your new way of life. If you stick to protein, vegetables, and fruit low in sugars (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries) the diet can continue to work for you even on a night out with the girls. My favorite thing to have on a night out while on HCG injections is:

Filet mignon - approximately 7 ounces. I have also had 8 or 9 oz only to be blown away the next day when the scale gave me a whopping 3-pound loss! If you have heard of a steak day when you get to maintenance this works the same way but you can use it when you are in the losing phase of the diet as well to boost your losses or break a stall.

Asparagus, green beans, and a salad with a vinaigrette dressing on the side so you can control how much you have (tip try dipping your fork in the dressing with each bite you get the taste of dressing and use a whole lot less.)

2 glasses of red wine

The only thing you want to warn your server of is that you cannot have any added sugars. You don't need to ask them to omit oils. You may, however, want to check that they are using healthy oils such as olive oil. If you don't consume enough oil your body will continue to stall repeatedly. If you consume enough oil 2-3 tablespoons per meal your body will feel more comfortable releasing your abnormal fat stores and you will release more of them. Coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils we can use because our bodies use it immediately for fuel and it increases your metabolism. Olive oil is also a very healthy oil that is good to consume while you are losing weight. The addition of olive oil helps us to put our bodies to work burning fat. The original protocol warns against fat consumption of any kind but with years of research, we find that the opposite turns out to be true. Those that eat a healthy amount of fat lose more weight than those that avoid it all together.

It is best to save the wine for HCG maintenance however if you encounter a special occasion and you must the healthiest choice is red wine or clear liquors with no sugar mixers. Soda water and lime are a great option. The reason we say no to wine is that often the alcohol will lower your inhibitions and many times it can derail your diet.

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Crack Nuts The Most Popular HCG Diet Stall Breaker

2013-04-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

Looking for an HCG Diet Stall breaker that works?

Macadamia Nuts are one of the most popular and most effective HCG Diet stall breakers.

These tiny little crack nut morsels are so effective in fact that when used
properly can result in up to a 4 pound fat loss according to most HCG Dieters that have tried this little trick.

Most people are completely surprised that just one serving of these nuts added to your regular daily HCG Diet can produce such great fat loss generating results.

The trick is to consume only 1 serving or 10 nuts. Most HCG Dieters have nick named these mac nuts, crack nuts because it is very difficult to eat just 10 and many times the dieter loses control, eats more and then the next day the scale has the adverse effect.

If you can control yourself and stick to just one serving this might just be a handy little fat burning trick to help you easily shed some excess weight.

Why does this work you wonder? It works the same way that the Atkins principal works. Adding high fat foods to turn your body into a fat burning machine. Mac nuts are one of the highest fat nuts and these happen to do the trick.

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Egg Day Used as Common Stall Breaker

2013-03-29T17:22:00.003-07:00

Many HCG dieters may have heard the term egg day. We get lots of emails from readers that would like to know how its done, what it is, and why we do it. An egg day is also known as a common stall breaker.

Its basically a day of all protein and water. The next day should result in a big loss of anywhere between 1-4lbs. Normally we dont do this unless there is a need to and that would be a weight stall of at least 4 days.

On the 4th day you would do an egg day consisting of 6 eggs eaten throughout the day as you please cooked anyway that you like. I like to split it up into two meals. Usually I will have 3 eggs and a piece of Ezekial bread. Just a little bit of butter to taste and then the same for dinner along with lots of water. The next day I can count on a nice loss. Easter is right around the corner what great timing to try out this stall breaker

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HCG Diet Approved Enchilada Soup

2013-02-24T16:02:00.000-08:00

Recently someone asked if soup was HCG Diet approved and if I had any recipes. Yes it is HCG Diet approved. Just make sure it follows all the rules. The question had me thinking what could I come up with. I love to take restaurant food, make it low cal, low carb, and taste just as good if not better. Enchilada soup is one of my favs but normally high in calories when it just doesnt need to be. I mean its all about the taste right? I got it down to almost no calories. So here it is and its even HCG Diet approved and tastes better than the high calorie restaurant versions.

1-2 tbsp coconut oil just enough to saute onions, celery, and brown chicken
2 onions chopped
2 bunches of cilantro chopped
1 head of celery finely chopped
8 ounces of diced green chili's canned is fine
3 cartons chicken stock
6 corn tortillas sliced into thin strips (grissini substitute or can be omitted)
3 chicken breasts chopped into small pieces
3 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic or 4-5 fresh chopped garlic added during browning of chicken
salt to taste
dash or two of cayenne pepper to speed up that metabolism

In large soup pot add coconut oil and brown chicken, add onions and celery tossing and cooking til onion is translucent. Add chicken stock, cilantro, green chili's, sliced tortillas, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Garnish with green onions and cilantro for even more flavor.

While on P3 you could add sour cream and cheese

This will feed a family of 4-6 at least or you can refrigerate and microwave for a fast and easy lunch or dinner that is HCG Diet approved.

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Wildflower Bread Company Salad Lightened Up

2012-04-13T15:29:00.002-07:00

My husband and I made a trip over to the mall to visit our newest obsession Teavana. I will be telling you all about that in a future entry. We happened to run across Wildflower Bread Company on our way home from Teavana. I had never been, and my starving husband said come on lets give it a try. I figured I would play it safe and get a salad. One that will hopefully work with my diet. My eye was drawn to the Chicken Pistachio Pomegranate. It looked like it had all the right ingredients, low fat, low sugar, etc. so I went with my first instinct and ordered it.

My version of Wildflowers Chicken Pomegranate Salad less than 300 calories

This salad was so good I went back for it everyday the next few days. I finally decide to check the stats and didnt like it as much anymore. See for yourself here nutrition info I found 360 calories of the total 665 total calories that were unnecessary. I was able to save 190 calories just by omitting the dressing and I had never heard of Vienna before so I called one of the local Wildflower store managers and asked about the ingredients specifically the Vienna for 160 calories....what is that? He said he didn't know anything about it and hadn't even heard of it before. He ran down the ingredients and listed everything but the Vienna.

Regardless of what Vienna is I don't need the extra calories and I figured I could save myself a ton of money and calories making this myself so I gave it a try and YUM! I wont be back to Wildflower very soon not that they aren't any good but you know what I mean.

Wildflower Bread Companies Chicken Pistachio Pomegranate salad was very easy to lighten up without losing any taste

adds lots of flavor without calories

1/4 c shredded red cabbage
1/4 c shredded green cabbage
1/4 c diced red onion
1/4 c diced red bell pepper
1/2 ounce fat free feta
2 big handfuls of arugula
4 ounces grilled chicken breast
Pomegranate infused red wine vinegar to taste
diced oranges
and if you are a rebel a couple teaspoons of crushed up Pistachio nut meat and a couple Kalamata olives (if not rebel save it for P3 because it really makes the salad taste amazing)

Measurements above are approximate. Add more or less depending on your tastes. Just don't be afraid to try it. I have never eaten raw red or green cabbage before this salad in fact I have never voluntarily eaten a raw red pepper before this either. When I ordered the salad I had no idea it had all this funny stuff in it. I have never been into any of these veggies before but this is amazing and you must put down the Mc Nuggets and try it!


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New Way to Egg Day with HCG Phase 2 Egg Foo Yung

2011-11-11T13:05:00.000-08:00

Egg days are commonly used as a stall breaker on either P2 or P3. If you are on P2 typically you would get 6 eggs eaten throughout the day prepared anyway you like and if you are P3 its 12 eggs for the day prepared anyway you like. This P2 egg foo yung recipe is a really great alternative to an otherwise boring egg day.

Ingredients:

1 C Egg Beaters = 4 real eggs
2 C fresh bean sprouts
1/4 C finely sliced celery
1/4 diced water chestnuts
1/2 white onion finely chopped
4 green onions finely chopped
1-2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger depending on how much you like. I go crazy with it!
2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp Braggs amino acids (soy sauce)
optional: add left over chicken, hamburger, crushed red pepper, mushrooms, etc.

In large Bowl whip together eggs, spices, and liquids. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat. Use a 1 C measuring cup or ladle to scoop out the mix making sure you get lots of egg in your mixture and saute in coconut oil over medium heat about 2-3 minutes max on each side. Use the green onions as a garnish. My picky husband thought these were insane. "He said so good you dont even need the gravy."

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What is a Fage Day?

2011-11-11T11:41:00.000-08:00

Fage Greek Yogurt (pronounced fa-yeh) is growing in popularity amongst the HCG dieters community daily and thats probably because of its amazing thick creamy/silky consistency. This Greek yogurt tastes nothing like 0% fat and is even more amazing when you add a little coffee and sweetener to it and maybe a little cocoa powder or your favorite stevia flavor such as English Toffee. Lots of combinations you could come up with. Whats your favorite?

Many HCG dieters are doing a Fage day also known as a correction day on either P2 or P3. If you are P2 most people do approximately 24 ounces of 0% split up throughout the day anyway you like. They are also adding up to 8 ounces of berries to that along with sweetener usually Stevia. You can also add your favorite spices to make a dip for veggies or cocoa for a chocolate mousse treat. P3 would be up to 32 ounces of full fat Fage split up anyway you like throughout the day and the same additions are allowed.

Where can I find Fage? I found mine at Costco, my local grocery stores all of them, and Walmart. If your stores dont carry it you can ask the manager if they would start stocking it for you and usually they will. In the meantime you can get any plain Greek yogurt and it will taste and work just the same just make sure you look for plain Greek yogurt 0% for P2.

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P2 Rosemary Chicken Salad

2011-11-10T15:17:00.000-08:00

This easy P2 chicken salad has all the taste of the holidays without all the calories. Feel free to make your own additions.

Ingredients:

2 Chicken Breasts oven roasted in garlic, poultry seasoning, rosemary, & a dash of cayenne
1/2 C water chestnuts diced
2 green onions diced
1/2 green or pink lady apple diced
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 C Celery finely sliced
1 5 ounce container of plain Greek yogurt 0%
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt to taste

Oven roast your chicken breast or tenderloins sprinkled with poultry seasoning, rosemary, garlic, cayenne in the oven for 15-20 minutes depending on size. Set aside to cool

In large bowl add all diced veggies and fruit. Sprinkle with lemon juice to keep apples from turning brown. Once chicken has cooled dice into small pieces and add to bowl. Add a bit of salt, poultry seasoning, and cayenne if you like it a bit spicy. Next add your Greek Yogurt (I added the flavored type pictured here for added flavor to my dish), Dijon, salt and mix well.

Serve with your Grissini, Melba toast, stuffed in a tomato or in my case I used mini pitas that were just 30 calories each 5 carbs and no sugars then garnished with alfalfa sprouts.

This will make 2-3 servings

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Enchilada Soup green onions, and fresh cilantro as a garnish.

2011-10-21T11:17:00.000-07:00

I love enchilada soup and I used to get it every time I went to Chili's for lunch which was a lot since it was right down the street from where I worked for 5 years.

I had blown up to 300 pounds and I really had no idea why and what I was doing wrong.

I thought I was eating pretty healthy but my outward appearance seemed to contradict that. I started to pay more attention to what I was putting in my mouth and started Weight Watchers which turned out to be a wonderful educational tool for me to learn more about what I was putting into my body and what I should be putting in it.

When I learned that the bowl of enchilada soup I would add to my meal was an extra 400 calories and 25 grams of fat I just stopped eating it all together and haven't had it since. It's been about 3 years since that revelation.

Recently someone asked can we have soup on the HCG diet and I said of course you can. Just make sure it follows all the rules. The question had me thinking what could I come up with. I love to take restaurant food, make it low cal, low carb, and taste just as good if not better. So here it is and this seriously tastes better than Chili's fattening version ever did!

1-2 tbsp coconut oil just enough to saute onions, celery, and brown chicken
2 onions chopped
2 bunches of cilantro chopped
1 head of celery finely chopped
8 ounces of diced green chili's canned is fine
3 cartons chicken stock
6 corn tortillas sliced into thin strips (grissini substitute or can be omitted)
3 chicken breasts chopped into small pieces
3 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic or 4-5 fresh chopped garlic added during browning of chicken
salt to taste

In large soup pot add coconut oil and brown chicken, add onions and celery tossing and cooking til onion is translucent. Add chicken stock, cilantro, green chili's, sliced tortillas, cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

While on P3 you could add sour cream and cheese

This will feed a family of 4 at least or you can refrigerate and microwave for a fast and easy lunch or dinner that is HCG Diet approved.

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Rather than Blowing your Diet Go Through the Drive Thru

2011-09-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

I don't always have time or even feel like starting to cook after some of my hectic days. Luckily Wendy's Restaurants has an easy answer to my dilemma with their tasty Apple Pecan Chicken Salad. I use the little pkg of nuts and just one of the dressings. This salad tastes amazing and also helps to aid my weight loss efforts even while injecting HCG. I have been experimenting with this salad now since it came out probably a little more than a year ago and each time I have tried it while on P2 it has produced optimum results of 1 pound or more lost each time.

I have had quite a few people tell me lately that they couldn't stick to it because their job took them on the road or they were away from home and not able to make meals. When I shared this salad idea it seemed to perk them right up and the response was always excitement that they didn't know they could have something like this. I have been hearing the results come in and they have all been very positive. So rather than blow your diet next time do a drive by.

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Spiced Pecan Green Beans

2011-09-15T19:14:00.000-07:00

Spiced Pecan Green Beans

Clicking the link above brings you to the restaurants recipe

I have only been to Firebirds maybe 4 times total and each time I seem to be in P2 with limited choices. I usually just get the same thing in any restaurant because it will work every time which is just steak, veggies, and red wine. These green beans are seriously the best green beans I have ever had though and since my recent visit to the restaurant for my anniversary these have still been on my mind so I am going to make them myself at home following the recipe I found on Firebird's blog which I posted below.

Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup spiced pecans (you can buy these at your local grocery store)
Steak seasoning
2 Tbsp kosher salt

Note: You can go easier on the butter and use less pecans just enough for flavor without adding too many calories

Preparation:
Bring a pot of water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to a boil. Add the green beans and boil for 2-3 minutes. Immediately remove green beans and place into a bowl of ice water. This process is called blanching, which will stop the cooking process and will help the green beans hold their crunchy texture plus keep them bright green. Next, melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium low heat, add the pecans and cook until slightly browned. Then add the green beans, lightly season with the steak seasoning and toss well. Now, isn’t that better than just steaming or boiling? Enjoy!

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Firebird's Wood Fired Grill Restaurant Can Be HCG Safe

2011-09-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

You can do the HCG diet even when you have a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary dinner. Just make the right choices and you will be amazed at your scale the next morning.

Don't even look at that baked potato but feast your eyes on that filet with blue cheese sauce. I ate that entire steak last night 7 oz with the blue cheese sauce and Firebird's spiced pecan green beans as well as 3 glasses of red wine and woke up to a 1 pound loss this a.m.

I just had to share this tidbit of information because I am often asked what can I eat if I go out with friends and can I drink and what can I drink and how much??? I wouldnt suggest you are the big lush I was with 3 glasses but you can seriously get away with 1 or 2 no problem.

Most restaurants don't share their recipes but I ran into Firebirds blog when I was looking for pictures to post of my awesome dinner that worked on my diet. Check it out!

Firebird Restaurants Blog

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P2 Scallops in White Wine Tarragon Sauce

2011-08-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

This is an easy quick meal when you are on the run and way better than fast food!

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon butter
12-16 oz scallops
1-2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon tarragon
2 tablespoons of fat free sour cream to thicken sauce
(P3 option) 1/4 cup heavy cream

add coconut oil, butter, and garlic to pan once lightly brown add scallops and brown on both sides
(usually 2-3 min per side depending on size of scallop) then add about 1/4 cup of white wine and about 1 teaspoon tarragon over medium heat cook until sauce reduces by about half also stir in 2 tablespoons of fat free sour cream to thicken sauce and give it a richer more traditional taste. If you are in P3 you can add about 1/4 cup heavy cream to your sauce as it reduces stirring occasionally until thickened.
Makes approximately 2-3 servings.

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HCG P2 Friendly Sweet and Sour Meatballs

2011-08-10T14:06:00.000-07:00

Meatballs:

1 pound ground beef
2 large cloves of garlic minced
1 tbsp wheat germ
1 piece of Ezekiel bread made into bread crumbs use blender
1/4 C onion diced
1 egg
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp salt

Combine ingredients in medium bowl, mix thoroughly and shape into golf size balls. Brown in medium pan when browned on all sides add to sauce in separate pan.

Sauce:

1/3 C distilled white vinegar
3/4 C water
1/3 C ketchup unsweetened
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp raw agave (unprocessed) optional
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 clove minced garlic

Combine ingredients in pan over medium heat add meatballs and cook approximately 10-15 minutes turning occassionally and spoon sauce over meatballs to coat.

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