HCG Recipes

Sweet Lies How Sweeteners Affect Diabetics and HCG Dieters Alike

2016-06-15T20:22:00.000-07:00

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 that into my body and 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

CPK BBQ Chicken Salad Low Carbified

2016-02-04T13:14:00.000-08:00

California Pizza Kitchen has one of my favorite salads the CPK BBQ Chicken Salad but they drench it in their own version of ranch dressing which scares me because there is almost always some hidden sugar involved.

I am also trying to eat at home more often so that I can control what I am putting in my mouth. This causes me to have to come up with my own version of this ranch dressing that I can make at home because I am not missing out on this salad. I am usually pretty good at taking any recipe and creating a much healthier version that actually tastes better than the original and this was of course no different. So please let me know how awesome I am and comment below!

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 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 30 minutes before serving. Flavors become stronger as it sits.

Salad:

ingredients:

1 head each Iceberg and Romaine sliced into strips
approx 1/4 cup basil leaves sliced into strips. Use more if you like
approx 1/2 lb jicama sliced into strips. You can use more or less if you like
1 can black beans
1 bunch of cilantro finely chopped
2 tomatoes chopped into bite size pieces seeds removed
2-3 Tbsp no sugar bbq sauce
BBQ grilled sliced chicken
wedges of lime
Note**If you are on the maintenance phase P3 of the HCG diet you can add 1-2 cups monterey cheese

Directions:

Add ingredients to a bowl and toss with dressing.

This recipe is both P2 and P3 friendly see note**

Serves approximately 4-6

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Keftedes Greek Meatballs

2016-02-01T21:14:00.000-08:00

Makes 16 one ounce Greek meatballs. Serves 4-6 people

I used to get these awesome Greek Meatballs at one of my favorite restaurants. They call them Keftedes. That restaurant was always such a pain though. Many days they were closed due to another fire or they were remodeling again and they pretty much always had the worst service. Sometimes these tiny morsels weren't even available and I would find myself dreaming about them. This tastes very close to their version if not actually even better. These are healthy on any diet and at the same time they don't make you feel like you are on a diet.

Ingredients:

Greek Meatballs:

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 egg
2 thin slices old sourdough bread soaked in 1/4 cup milk put bread in bowl and soak in milk
1 clove minced or pasted garlic
1/4 of medium sized red onion shredded
Juice and Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh Mint
1 tablespoon fresh Oregano
Dash of Cinnamon
Dash of Nutmeg

Tzatziki Sauce:

1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/4 C fresh dill minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 Large English Cucumber, sliced with vegetable peeler salted and drained of water
salt and pepper
1 large clove of garlic minced or pasted
juice of half lemon

Directions:

Peel cucumber with vegetable peeler down to seeds into a strainer, salt and let excess water drain off while you prepare the rest of the meal. Throw seeds of cucumber out.

For Greek Meatballs:

Pre-heat oven to 425° F

Let Meat sit until at room temperature. After meat has come to room temperature add to a medium sized bowl with grated red onion, egg, lemon, and the rest of the spices.

Form into approximately 1 ounce tiny loaves

Put into ungreased pan.

Bake at 425° F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown

For Tzatziki Sauce:

In a blender or food processor combine the greek yogurt, fresh dill, cumin, cucumber, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

I found this recipe searching for Greek Meatballs here This was the second time that we made this and this time we used less mint about half of what Rachel suggested but you might like more. We also used less milk this time for the bread using only 1/4 cup milk to soak it in and less meat just 1 pound instead of 1.5 pounds.

Most of you will be really concerned about the use of the sourdough bread but we learn by way of the South Beach diet that the acidity in the sourdough actually makes it safe for our diet and will not cause our gi levels to rise enabling us to satisfy our need to eat great food while on the HCG diet as well as lose weight at the same time. Another thing to keep in mind is that it is a small amount of bread stretched throughout the entire recipe so don't let it worry you.

This recipe will work for both P2 and P3

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Mini Crustless Quiche

2016-01-31T19:33:00.000-08:00

Mini-Crustless Quiche:

Who needs crust or fancy grocery stores with these easy to make mini-crustless quiche perfections? I just happened to see some pre-made quiche while out shopping at Frazier's today so I thought I would give it a try for breakfast. Their version was pretty awful so bad in fact I thought it had spoiled but the sell date still had at least a week on it so thats a little disturbing. The bacon had a funny taste to it as if it had soured which pretty much ruined the entire thing not to mention the pieces of bacon that were just too big so even if they hadn't gone bad it wouldn't have been good. I don't like the big ham like pieces of bacon in my quiche. I would prefer it to be thin and crispy but, after the huge turn off this morning my husband felt it was his mission to make a healthier tastier version that didn't include meat. He started out his mission like most, searching the internet for multiple recipes to finally settle on one that we both believe will obtain the best results and also a version that can be used for the maintenance portion of the HCG Diet. This was our first try, It was a joint effort and it turned out completely amazing. I am a quiche connoisseur and will often try it any way that I can get it...frozen, fresh, in a restaurant, made at the grocery store, etc. and this was one of the best I have ever tried. Give it a try yourself and add your favorite ingredients. This does not have to be something that is hard. A healthy lifestyle can also be an enjoyable tasty lifestyle. Beware, this will make your house smell like a french bakery.

Makes 5-6 1.5 inch diameter bowls (small souffle' bowls)

Ingredients:

10 oz Spinach
4 eggs
1/4 cup finely diced white onion
3 green onions, finely diced
Optional: add half of a sliced Zucchini sliced thin with vegetable peeler
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup swiss
1/4 cup cheddar
teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Olive oil to saute' vegetables
1 cup heavy cream
sprinkle of parmesan for top
Sprinkle of Nutmeg on each individual quiche

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 375° F

Saute' vegetables spinach, (optional zucchini),white onion, and garlic.

After sauteing the veggies fill the mini bowls about half full with the vegetable mixture.

In small bowl whisk together eggs and heavy cream then stir in the swiss and cheddar cheese.

After egg mix is ready, pour on top of the veggie bowls then sprinkle the parmesan cheese and nutmeg on top. (Bowls should be filled a little over half full with the veggies) After bowls are filled up put into the oven and cook on 375° F for 20-25 minutes till browned on the top and you can pull out a clean fork. Take out of oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Zucchini Ribbons with Arugala Basil Pesto

2015-08-13T12:22:00.000-07:00

When I am looking for the best HCG diet recipes I am looking for recipes that include clean foods. Meaning no preservatives, no hormones, no additives, and nothing that comes from a box.

I want whole real foods in their most natural state. P3 is the same as any low carbohydrate, eat clean, heart healthy, diabetic friendly diet. To make it even easier to understand you can break it down to no sugar and no starch. Pretty simple.

Most of the time when dieters near the dreadful "P3" phase otherwise known as maintenance phase of the diet they get a little nervous and start thinking about what that means and how their lives will change now that they have become accustomed to limiting their food intake on the HCG Diet (P2) or otherwise known as the losing phase of the diet most often referred to as Dr. Simeon's HCG Diet Protocol.

Many times the dieter is just afraid of more choices and not sure how they might respond to so many more options. If that is you and you don't trust yourself you could just stick to the same foods you have been eating during P2 and increase those foods as hunger levels rise. Many dieters will double their P2 foods. That doesn't work for me. Once I get to P3 I like to add more options to my menu such as nuts and cheese without having to be as careful.

I have never been a big vegetable lover or supporter but the HCG diet has changed me. When your food intake is really restricted you start getting creative with the things you CAN eat. On the HCG diet the one thing you can be sure you CAN eat is lots of vegetables. Adding more vegetables to my diet has me looking for new ways to make them more satisfying.

Zucchini Ribbon Pesto

2 large zucchini with ends cut off
1 cup of chopped walnuts
3/4 cup Pecorino or Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 cup fresh arugula
2 garlic cloves
4 Tablespoons of olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

Toast chopped walnuts in small pan and set aside

In a blender: add arugula, basil, 3/4 cup toasted walnuts, garlic, 1/2 cup Pecorino or Parmesan, olive oil, juice of 1 lemon

and blend

Use vegetable peeler to peel zucchini into long wide ribbons. Peel down to the seeds and throw seeds and excess away. Add ribbons of zucchini to pan on medium heat. Lightly toss ribbons in olive oil. You just want to barely heat zucchini, turn off heat. Add pesto sauce that was set aside in blender and toss till blended.

Top with the remainder of your toasted walnuts, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.

P3 Is Where Many Dieters Go Wrong

2015-08-10T16:02:00.004-07:00

Sometimes it is P3 where a dieter can go wrong. Many of the clinics and doctors out there today providing the HCG diet have never actually done the diet themselves, so often these people are relying on what they hear, what they see on the web, in support groups etc.

Doctors are not taught about the HCG diet in school so most of the time it is something they cant even comprehend. Honestly I don't believe anyone could possibly understand unless they have done this diet themselves. Before I

experienced it myself I thought those doing it already were idiots. Thankfully I opened my mind and tried something new by giving actual HCG injections a try.

Many times these clinics and doctors just hire someone that has done the diet and they pick that persons brain. It is not uncommon that the clinic or the doctor that has never done the HCG diet provides some information that is not really the best nor is it accurate.

How do I know all this? I manage several HCG support groups online and the information is coming straight from the actual clients of those doctors and clinics themselves. One story after another and not to mention one of my doctors and I talked about it at length as well so even first hand knowledge. My own doctor said he didn't understand and he kept asking how do you do this and how do you do that etc. He said he was thinking of starting a program for his practice.

The next time I saw that same doctor he had forgotten our entire conversation and this time when I said something to him about how I was losing weight and doing well he blurted out "I wont put you on anything but if you want to try the HCG diet I will give you $50 bucks off." This is the same man that only a couple months before didn't understand and kept asking ME for advice on how the HCG diet works.

These same doctors charge extra for maintenance because they don't understand that the diet is no good unless you complete a min of 3 weeks on maintenance to reset the hypothalamus. To simplify maintenance it means a no sugar and no starch diet for a min of 3 weeks.

I recently met a woman that was doing HCG injections with one of those very popular clinics that you hear about constantly on the radio and the clinic that was already $700 for a 45 day program was charging an extra $500 to get the maintenance information or what many like to call P3. What good is this diet without the maintenance information?

P3 is the most important part of this diet and if not followed properly all the weight you just worked so hard to lose will come rushing back with a vengeance. So hopefully this helps.

When we get to P3 (maintenance) it doesn't mean that you get to eat whatever you like.

You must follow a diet minus sugars and starches for a min of 3 weeks after the completion of a round of injections or min of 25 HCG injections. Thats it those are the only restrictions put on us in Dr. Simeon's Protocol. Of course we should probably use some common sense in combination with that one rule. For some dieters not having structure is the worst thing that can happen but it can also teach us how to eat naturally without having to count calories.

When in P3 you may have the same amount of carbs you allowed yourself in P2 so if you had corn tortillas, sprouted breads, or sour dough on P2 then you can carry that into your P3 with those same limitations.

I limit myself to 1 carb or one serving of a starch per meal in P2 and P3 but only for 2 total meals just like I would if I were on P2.

I realize the protocol says no sugar and no starch for P3 but P2 is also no sugar and no starch yet we are allowed sugars naturally occurring in fruit and also the Grissini which many of you substitute with an alternate carb either a sprouted bread, corn tortillas, or 1 serving of sour dough bread as mentioned above. We find that this works well for both P2 and P3.

Many people just double their P2 foods when they are in P3.

When in P3 listen for your hunger cues and don't eat out of boredom or while watching t.v. or just because its noon and its time to eat. If you are not hungry then don't feed your body the calories that it does not need.

Continue to treat yourself right by increasing the amount of vegetables and fruit that you eat. Your plate should have more veggies on it than anything else. Get fat into your diet without it your body will not function properly. I stick to olive oil and coconut oil.

If you find the scale moving up 2 pounds the protocol says to have a steak day. The steak day would consist of nothing all day except for dinner, a big juicy steak and an apple. By morning you should have dropped those 2 pounds. We have tested this theory and split the steak day up into steak and a veggie for lunch and steak and a veggie or lots of veggies for dinner and it works equally as well as not eating all day and then getting in just one meal.

If it is outside of mealtimes and you feel hungry it is o.k. to snack but, try drinking a glass of water first. Our bodies cannot determine the difference between hunger and thirst so many times when thirsty we are receiving the signal in our brains to eat. The body does this to survive. Our bodies can take the food we eat and separate the water that it needs from the food. Don't make your body do this extra work that it is not intended to do daily by feeding it what it needs first.....water.

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HCG P3 Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

2014-10-17T23:08:00.000-07:00

This tomato basil mozzarella salad is an easy low carb/HCG P3 Maintenance dish the whole family will love

Just combine bite size ingredients in a bowl toss with a good Olive Oil and serve.

fresh mozzarella
cherry tomatoes
fresh chopped basil
red onion
olive oil
salt and pepper

P3 Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

2014-10-17T21:04:00.002-07:00

Restaurants will probably pay me to take down this awesome Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Recipe. My husband and I were getting this regularly at one of our favorite restaurants and as usual I felt compelled to duplicate this recipe or make it even better and I have succeeded. This is lucky for you because this is so easy you wont ever desire to have this in a restaurant ever again.

Just because this recipe works for the HCG Diet maintanence plan doesn't mean that its not good for every low carb diet out there. In fact this is great if you are doing South Beach, Atkins, Eat Clean Diet, Paleo, etc.

In a Blender blend together

1 can of chick peas/garbanzo beans

juice of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 leaves fresh basil

1 bunch of cilantro (cut off stems as pictured above)

1-2 large cloves of garlic

1-2 tablespoons of Tahini (amt depends on your desired consistency more makes it thicker)

1 whole jalapeno with stem cut off

I like to top off hamburgers with a little bit of this or use it as a dip with a low carb bread. I use toasted flat bread and just limit the amount that I eat to one serving per meal and it works very well to keep my weight in check and also tastes great.

Easy Low Carb Egg Salad Recipe

2014-10-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

This is such an easy egg salad recipe and a great one for any low carb diet as well as P3 otherwise known as the maintenance phase of the HCG Diet.

This easy recipe can help you to either keep losing or just maintain your current weight

Combine together in a bowl with a fork until you reach desired consistency. I eat my egg salad on top of a piece of Julian Bread toasted or you can also use sprouted wheat bread which you will find at Trader Joes, Sprouts, and most local grocery stores now. Add a couple slices of tomato and that's a nice breakfast, lunch, or anytime snack.

3 hard boiled eggs

1tbsp olive oil mayo add more or less to taste

2 chopped green onions or scallions

salt and pepper

Eggplant Chips

2012-08-07T17:16:00.001-07:00

The HCG diet has done a lot of things for me. One of them is that I was a skeptic and didn't believe a hormone like this could possibly work and those doing it must be idiots. Boy did I feel like an idiot calling them idiots after I lost my first 75 pounds :-)

The discovery of HCG has taught me that I don't know everything I thought I knew about diet and exercise and that I needed to have more of an open mind.

The other thing I learned is to try lots of different fruits and veggies and how to eat clean. I even have my husband branching out and trying new things and in fact these delicious eggplant chips were his idea. They are perfect for any low carb diet and work well on the maintenance phase or P3 of the HCG Diet. They are very easy to make just preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Slice eggplant 1/4" thick pieces or thinner for crispier texture
Brush eggplant with olive oil both sides
sprinkle with garlic powder
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
dash of salt
Bake at 400 for approximately 30 minutes. Time and heat may vary depending on thickness of eggplant and your oven so check on it every few minutes you just want them to become lightly brown

Depending on how thick you like the consistency they can end up being chip like and they taste really good. Doesn't matter if they are a bit thicker either. Try them out even the kids will love them!

P3 Pumpkin Fluff

2011-11-08T22:53:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container whip cream -whipped to whip cream consistency
1-2 tablespoons of splenda or your sweetener of choice added to whip cream
1 (1.5 ounce) package instant sugar free vanilla pudding mix
1 C solid pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Fold into the whip cream. Chill in the refrigerator until serving

The original recipe called for sugar and regular pudding as well as 3x the amount of pumpkin and the calories were 65 per serving. This is lightened up quite a bit and is P3 friendly. Serve with a couple graham crackers or an apple cut up. Tasted great!!!

*********Update 2015**********

We no longer use Splenda. The diet recommends a healthier alternative to sugar such as Stevia or Sweet n low

When I first started this diet I was a Splenda fiend but I have since conformed myself and now I use coconut sugar and Sweet n Low. Since this recipe was posted in 2011 I have learned so much more about eating clean and I have made more healthy choices and stuck to many of them over the last few years such as getting off of Splenda all together and I no longer use whipped chemical cream from a tub. Now I would make my own whip cream and sweeten it with Sweet n low and sometimes coconut sugar. My next change would probably be to get rid of the Sweet n Low next and just use coconut sugar but very sparingly.

Chicken Cabbage Wrap with Spicy Peanut Sauce

2011-08-16T18:32:00.000-07:00

This easy to do HCG Diet P2 & P3 friendly, low carb, eat clean recipe will keep you out of the restaurants and cooking at home where you belong.

After taking the first bite both my husband and I looked at each other and said OMG and then WHO NEEDS A RESTAURANT?! We couldnt stop saying OMG! Just now he said seriously I cant stop thinking about it.

If you are on the HCG Diet, p2, or losing phase you may enjoy this recipe by using the peanut sauce sparingly. When I am on P2 I like to add more lime to the sauce to stretch it.

Peanut Sauce:

1-2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or just rice vinegar
juice of 1 lime
4 tablespoons peanut butter on P2 I use 2 tablespoons
1 garlic clove
1-2 tablespoons of fresh chopped ginger or more if you like it really spicy like we do
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup water

In a blender combine ingredients above and set aside. This makes 4 servings. P2 hint use only 1 or 2 tablespoons and stretch with water and lime. Then use sparingly just enough for a little flavor 2-3 teaspoons per wrap for instance.

Chicken mixture:

mince chicken and brown in coconut oil
then stir in the following:

1-2 tablespoons of ginger
1-2 cloves of crushed garlic
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper I used 1/2 tsp I like it very spicy!
3/4 or cup or 1 bunch chopped cilantro
1 finely diced red pepper
3 tablespoons rice vinegar

Optional: Sometimes I add bean sprouts, onions, and water chestnuts finely chopped when available

Simmer on medium low heat

To make the wraps immerse green cabbage leaves in boiling water for 5-10 seconds until they turn a brighter green then remove and stuff with the chicken mixture above and spoon sauce over top, wrap then eat. Please comment and let me know how it was.

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P2/P3 Avocado Salsa

2011-08-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

This was a very simple salsa to make and yes its P2 safe too. The avocado is a low gi food, healthy fat, South Beach, Atkins, and even eat clean approved etc and in moderation can also work when you are in P2.

In a blender combine:

6-8 medium tomatillo peeled and washed

4-5 medium cloves of garlic peeled

1 whole avocoado

juice of 1 lime

1/2 tsp salt or more depending on taste

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Blend together then add chopped white onion at the end for a little more taste and texture. Salt to taste

P3 Tortilla Chips with Guacamole

2010-11-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

This is a great P3 snack that won't cause you to pack on the pounds

The trick is to make your own chips using coconut oil. The coconut oil has an added health benefit and helps speed our metabolism.

Louana is my favorite coconut oil to cook with because it is odorless and you can't taste the coconut like you can with most of the other oils out there today.

If you can't find this oil at your local grocery store you can always get it here on Amazon

Just brown your corn tortillas in 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil till crispy on one side, flip then add cheese and cook until melted.

To make guacamole add to bowl:

1 large peeled avocado without pit
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup diced white onion
juice of 1 large lime
juice of 1/2 large lemon
1/4 cup fresh salsa
salt and pepper

Mash avocado with fork in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients to mashed avocado and stir until smooth.

You may also do this using your blender or food processor but a fork works just as well.

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P2 P3 Tacos in a Hurry!

2010-11-17T17:35:00.000-08:00

This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner and truthfully I use it for both P2 and P3 and it works for both. I just get to eat more in P3 if I need to.

I have cooked the tortilla shells in coconut oil until brown then added cheese till melted. The roast beef is just warmed up in the microwave and comes out tasting like you slaved for hours over the stove. I usually add salsa or my own chipotle sauce made from fat free sour cream or Greek yogurt. When I am not in a hurry I also add sauteed onions and peppers in lime juice

P3 Chocolate Mousse

2010-11-17T17:20:00.000-08:00

This is an easy treat that is very filling and most often even results in a magical weight loss the next day.

In fact I had this for dessert but for dinner I had filet Mignon and green beans then woke up to a huge 3 pound loss the next day.

For lunch this day I had 3 of my P3 Tacos and for breakfast a handful of nuts and 3 or 4 cups of coffee with whip cream and sugar free creamer but, back to the Mousse here.

Like I said its really easy you just need a bowl and a hand blender.

In a bowl mix together:

Whipping cream about half of a small carton
2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
2 packs Sweet n Low (the pink stuff) or sweetener of your choice
2 tablespoons of brandy or a little more if you like a more intense flavor
1/2 tsp of vanilla

Blend with hand mixer until peaks form a littler firmer than whip cream. Add grated sugar free chocolate to the top if you like.

You can eat it now or put it in fridge for about an hour to make it even better.

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P3 Dessert Coffee

2010-11-15T09:21:00.000-08:00

This is an easy P3 legal Dessert Coffee or anytime coffee really. Whenever I feel like eating something or satisfying a need other than actual hunger I will have this and it works to keep those cravings away.

This is so easy to make its just:

coffee
creamer
sweet n Low or Stevia
whip cream sweetened with Stevia
grated sugar free chocolate

HCG P3 Recipes: P3 Cauliflower Crust Cheese Pizza

2010-09-18T16:01:00.000-07:00

Amazing looking recipe from Sandy's blog. Gotta try this on P3. Cant wait!

HCG P3 Recipes: P3 Cauliflower Crust Cheese Pizza: "Cauliflower Crust Cheese Pizza for P3 1 head cauliflower 5 eggs 3 cups mozzarella fennel parsley oregano Chop up whole head of cauliflowe..."

HCG P2 P3 Chipotle Sauce

2010-09-05T12:38:00.000-07:00

My husband and I used to eat at Red Robin Hamburgers and have the endless french fries with their chipotle dressing. We knew it was disgustingly fattening at the time but it was so good that we didn't care. When I blew up to 300 pounds and started to care I decided I would make my own chipotle Dressing but I would come up with a healthier version that tastes just as good. I actually did it and I am surprised at how easy this is and amazed that restaurants are not jumping on board with healthier versions themselves to keep us coming back and from getting fat.

This healthier version can be used for both P2 and P3 when on P2 phase use sparingly

combine in separate bowl or in sour cream tub if space allows.

1 container of fat free sour cream
juice of 1 large lime
1-2 teaspoons chipotle spice depends on how hot you like it I use way more :-) scary!!
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt or less if you like

mix together and thin with milk to get it to the consistency you like for either dipping veggies or a sauce for a frittata or maybe even a salad dressing. Use this sauce for asparagus as well. Its pretty much the house sauce in my house.

******UPDATE 2015*******

Now I use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. I do that because the Greek yogurt has much more protein in it which keeps us feeling satisfied longer and it helps us to burn more fat.

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HCG P2 P3 Taco Salad

2010-09-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

I love taco salads but you cant have one in a restaurant because they load it up with unhealthy oils and then usually a deep fried flour tortilla that is 1000 calories all by itself. This is my HCG, low carb, eat clean version of the unhealthy restaurant version that tastes amazing and will keep you in your own kitchen instead of out in those unhealthy restaurants.

What you will need:

lettuce
cilantro
diced onion
green onions
diced tomato
diced avocado
black olives
shredded any kind of cheese you like
taco meat

Dice all ingredients to bite size pieces. Add lettuce to bowl, add 4-6 ounces taco meat, top with lots of veggies.

For the dressing I like to use Chipotle dressing.
combine in separate bowl or in sour cream/yogurt tub if space allows.

1 small container of Greek yogurt 2% is what I use
juice of 1 large lime
1-2 teaspoons chipotle spice depends on how hot you like it I use way more :-) scary!!
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt or less if you like

For the crunch I fry tortillas in coconut oil. When I am on P2 I would have 2 of these and if really hungry I would have 3 and on P3 I try to stick to no more than 4

HCG P3 Pizza Pita's

2010-09-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

This is another amazing spur of the moment hubby creation and of course its all HCG P3 style. He has really changed his eating habits right along with me which has been such a huge help. When you get to eat things that are healthy for you and taste amazing at the same time it sure does make it easy to make the change.

This recipe takes a couple seconds to put together and you are so lucky that I am sharing!!

whole wheat pita pockets
pepper jack cheese
salami
fresh basil
onions
garlic
tomatoes
spinach

to make quick and easy tomato sauce blend on low
3 tomatoes and two peeled garlic cloves and set aside

arrange pita pockets on a bake pan spoon a couple tablespoons of sauce onto pita add chopped onion, fresh chopped basil, spinach, cheese, and salami

bake on 400 - 450 for 15 - 20 minutes
baking time will depend on your oven and how much cheese etc you put on pizza. I like mine cooked at 450 for 20 minutes cuz I like it crunchy and brown on the bottom. This tastes so good you wont order another greasy take out!

HCG P3 Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

2010-09-05T11:48:00.001-07:00

This is an easy favorite of mine. Just combine bite size ingredients in a bowl toss with a good Olive Oil and serve.

fresh mozzarella
cherry tomatoes
fresh chopped basil
red onion
olive oil
cracked black pepper

HCG P3 Sausage with Grapes

2010-09-05T11:17:00.000-07:00

This sounds weird and looks weird but, my husband put this concoction together after reading several low carb cook books and it actually turned out pretty amazing and something we have added to our menu at least once or twice a month.

mild Italian sausage
green grapes
garlic

Just get the sausage of your choice and brown in a pan with a couple cloves of garlic diced up finely. When sausage is brown on all sides add grapes to pan reduce heat cover and let the grapes caramelize stirring occasionally till it ends up looking something like this. You can also experiment a bit with this recipe. On this occasion below I added a little bit of red wine while it cooked. It turned out great.

Julian Bread $5 off Coupon Code

2010-08-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

Julian Bread is a staple in my diet when in Phase 3 and I have even been known to successfully use it while on P2 and still keep losing. If you are new to this bread and dont know what affect it will have on you go slow and try just adding one piece a day. I have been able to eat 4 pieces in a day with no weight gain but, I do my best to keep it to 2 pieces.

You can order this bread online @

http://julianbakery.com/

use coupon code 1776 for $5 off your order!

You can also get this bread locally and it seems that most WholeFoods stores carry this brand.

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There is no other bread like it on the market. This low carb bread is simply perfect for taking in the proper amount of daily fiber and protein with 12g of protein per slice and 12g of fiber. The bread has a net 1 carb which allows you to be carb conscious on a low carb diet. This bread has sprouted organic grains increasing the fiber and moisture of the bread and making it easy to digest.

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Hubby's Summer Salsa

2010-08-23T10:55:00.001-07:00

Store bought Salsa doesn't compare to this Hubby home favorite. You are welcome to use different kinds of Peppers, I prefer habanero or Serrano.

2 Tomatillos, husk removed
3 firm plum tomatoes
One yellow or red bell pepper
1 Serrano or Habanero pepper
One half onion, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 head of Cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt

Boil the tomatillos in a small saucepan for 5 minutes then drain. I put all the ingredients except for the onions in a blender and combine. Finely chop onions and put in last. Cover and let stand at room temp for one hour before serving. If not using refrigerate.