What to Eat And Drink on the HCG Diet Plan

If you are worried about losing some of the sweet drinks and foods that got you overweight in the first place, then why bother with a diet plan?  If you are going to start a diet plan then be prepared to face some of the restrictions.  This is especially in relation to what you can eat and drink both within the dietary period and afterwards.

First of all, you are expected to greatly minimize your eating habit.  A standard for the HCG program is no more than a 500-calorie intake per day. This is serious business we are talking about here!  And just like the food intake, beverages and drinks are also expected to be minimized considerably.  When you are on the HCG diet program, some foods and drinks will be prohibited.

Will I Be Hungry All The Time?

Consuming only 500 calories of lean food will definitely be a change to what you are used to and for the first week or so will be a challenge.  At the beginning of the HCG program you are actually required to load up on high-fat foods.  The beauty of this program is that even though you are only consuming 500 calories a day, compared to the 2,500 – 4,000 that Americans are used to is, is that you will feel full!  How this works is that the HCG helps to activate the hypothalamus in the brain which in turn releases excess and abnormal fat, helping you burn more as a result. Then, once the HCG diet protocol has been completed, the person’s hypothalamus will reset to its normal function.  Without the HCG, 500 calories a day would make you feel slow, tired, weak and hungry.  But the HCG eliminates those negative feelings.

Foods that help you fight off hunger:

• Apples – low in calories and high in fiber to help fight off unhealthy cholesterol.
• Avocados - filled with healthy fat which can slow digestion, it also helps keep blood sugar levels from spiking after you eat.
• Barley – can replace white rice, brown rice, and oats which will help keep your blood sugar levels low and your hunger cravings down.
• Beans – they are protein-rich and act as a great substitute for meat.  You can wash canned beans with water to decrease sodium levels.
• Berries – they are full of anti-oxidants and fiber.
• Broccoli – it is very filling and loaded with fiber, it can also supply all of your daily vitamin C in 1 serving.
• Light Meats & Fish – another food packed with protein.

Teas and coffee are allowed on the HCG program.  Mostly the tea allowed here is the herbal tea. You are allowed to use any flavors, although you are not expected to use sugar and honey.  Artificial sweeteners like Saccharin and Stevia may be used.  You can drink black coffee when you are on the diet but you cannot add milk or cream to the coffee.

 

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