Importance of Protein on the HCG Diet

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Protein, fat, and carbohydrate all have their roles for the HCG diet. Keeping the proportions of these food groups within a narrow range is crucial for proper fat loss. Here is a valuable tip on HCG diet protein.

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Protein A Critical Component Of The HCG Diet – Weight Loss Tips

Protein is a key component of hCG diet plans. I will explain why the protein portion of this diet is so crucial. Protein has several metabolic effects that are critical to success when losing weight on an hCG diet. …

Publish Date: 06/05/2010 2:51

http://www.pacificweightloss.com/protein-a-critical-component-of-the-hcg-diet/2010/06/05/

All the best in HCG dieting,

Dr. D

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The HCG Diet Phase 3 Food List

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The HCG diet menu is radically different between Phase 2 and Phase 3. This list of foods clears up a lot of questions about what exactly is acceptable during Phase 3. As it turns out, this is also the ideal list of foods for long term lifestyle choices.

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Phase 3 Food List

Here are the foods to choose during Phase 3: Dairy. Almond Milk. Milk. Eggs. Plain yogurt. Snacks. Almonds. Almond Butter. Pecans. Protein. Beef. Chicken. Fish. Eggs. Hemp Protein Powder. MRM Protein Shakes. Jay Robb Protein Shakes …

Pretty tasty!

All the best in natural health,

Dr. D

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HCG Diet For Vegetarians

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The need for protein is overrated for the HCG diet. Besides, veggies of all kinds offer plenty of it. The idea behind the meat choices is to limit dietary fat. Research is very clear on what the best diet would be, before, during, and after the HCG diet.

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Just in case you are looking for a way to survive on the meat-centered HCG diet protocol without meat, here is an idea that will work perfectly: go vegan. Specifically, go vegan without grains. Here is an extreme version of how to do so at this link:

HCG Vegan Diet Protocol

My Comment

Sandy and Steve make some good points, although some of their explanations sound like voodoo science. Here is what I have found in the scientific literature: A grain-free vegan diet, raw or not, will be better for fat loss and lifelong weight management regardless of whether you go through the HCG diet protocol. Any advice that you see, including that from Sandy and Steve, about cleansing and detox is without scientific merit, even though it may sound reasonable. It may even be correct. It just has no scientific merit.

The three biggest flaws of almost all diets are: 1) too much protein; 2) too many grain-based foods, 2) too much animal-based food. I guarantee that you would not even be considering the HCG diet if you reduced those flaws. This will be a subject that I dig into with more depth later.

All the best in natural health,
Dr. D

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HCG Diet Oil and Lotion Alternatives

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Your skin does not have to suffer on the hcg diet in the absence of oils and lotions. Several excellent alternatives are available for hcg cosmetics. You may be pleasantly surprised to see what they are. Pay close attention to the comments in the following article about MCT.

This is the most complete and helpful article that I have found on how to get your skin through the protocol without having it dry up! Just click on the link here:

http://www.hcgcoaching.com/oil-and-lotion-alternatives

Too bad the my favorite emu oil is not on the approved list! It is the best aftershave that I ever discovered.

Enjoy!
Dr. D

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Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin B-12

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So much misinformation! Ah, this is typical from supplement companies. Is vitamin B-12 an important supplement? It depends on how old you are. Whenever I want the lowdown on any kind of supplement, I can almost always find a very, very detailed analysis at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Scan this essay to get all of your questions answered about this all-important vitamin for the HCG diet protocol.

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminB12/

One major disappointment that I had early in my career in plant natural products chemistry was finding out that this vitamin is not derived from plants. Bacteria make plenty of it, though. If your friendly intestinal bacteria are healthy, you are probably getting at least a minimum amount into your system. However, the older you are, the more you will have to get of this vitamin from outside sources. Indeed, I found that 2500 to 5000 mcg helped me with low energy during the HCG protocol. Clinics that offer injections of B-12 are even better.

Dr. D

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What About HCG Prices?

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It seems as though millions of websites offering HCG for sale and HCG prices are all over the map. The question is, how do you get the best product for the lowest price? Here is some good advice on what to look for:

The Lowdown on HCG Prices « hcgdietdirect.com

Many websites offer the HCG diet at amazingly low prices, but as the old saying goes; you get what you pay for. In fact, many of these websites are offering a product that may be expired, or worse, tainted.

The source of this article, hcgdirect.com, is an example of a reputable group, in my opinion. The first and foremost piece of advice, which applies to every business transaction you do, is to deal with reputable people.

To your slimming,
Dr. D

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How to Mix HCG Injections for Weight Loss

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Mixing HCG can sometimes seem a little complicated. All you have to do is know how much HCG you are starting with and the concentration that you want for daily dosing. Then you can calculate how much bacteriostatic water to mix with it. All the possible questions about how to mix hcg injections are answered most comprehensively in this article that just came out a few days ago. You can even get a handy little online calculator, just in case you are math-challenged!

HCG Mixing: How to Mix HCG injections for Weight Loss | HCG Weight …

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Once you determine the right HCG dosage and desired shot amount for your HCG weight loss, you need to calculate the amount of Bacteriostatic water needed for HCG mixing. (Download a copy of HCG Mixing Calculator here). …

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Of course, these instructions are just for those brave souls who insist on using the injectable form of HCG. My personal preference, which has worked for me and all of my clients, is still the sublingual form. Some companies that offer this form already have simple, foolproof directions for how to mix it in the right concentration for daily dosing. In fact, this is what I talk about at my Where to Order HCG link above (and here).

All the best in natural health,
Dr. D

HCG Diet Lotions And Make-up

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Cosmetics can stall your progress on the HCG diet, so here is what to do. HCG diet lotions are great. Keep in mind that oil is the enemy. Water-based lotions, cosmetics, cleansers, and other skincare products are fine.

One of the best kinds of advice that you can get is from someone who has used cosmetics during the HCG weight loss diet. As for me, the only skincare product that I used before doing the protocol was emu oil as an aftershave. During the protocol I simply stopped using it.

Many women, however, feel that just stopping the use of an oil-based product is unacceptable. So here, finally, is a line of skincare products specifically designed and approved for use during the HCG diet protocol. Take a look at their website by clicking on the image below:

Oil-Free HCG Diet Skincare

Dr. D

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Phase 3 Details for the HCG Diet

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The [tag-tec]HCG Weight Loss Diet[/tag-tec] entails a ‘[tag-tec]Phase 3[/tag-tec]’ after you stop taking the hormone. It is every bit as important as the initial weight loss for long term metabolic stability. Although Dr. Simeons’ book explained this phase, his book was not especially thorough on this topic. The following article fills in the gaps very nicely.

Phase 3 of the HCG Diet The HCG diet is a weight loss program that combines a strict low-calorie diet and the use of the hormone HCG. The diet is supervised by a medical doctor and boasts weight loss in the difficult areas of the body such as the hips, stomach and thighs. The third phase of the HCG diet is the maintenance portion of the diet, when dieters are happy to add back in some of the foods that were restricted in phases 1 and 2. Read More.

All the best in natural health,

Dr. D

HCG Diet and Constipation

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The few side effects of the [tag-tec]HCG diet[/tag-tec] include [tag-tec]constipation[/tag-tec]. Many strategies are available for relieving this problem, although the type and amount of prescribed foods are limited, adding fiber is possible if it is non-caloric. Psyllium fiber would fit the bill. You may also benefit from laxatives or supplemental magnesium.

The Brian Connole at hcgdiet411.info offers the simplest advice of all:

Bowel Movements On The HCG Diet ~ HCG Diet 411

Some other great daily tips are also available at this HCG diet information blog.

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All the best in natural health,

Dr. D