HCG diet is combination of Homeopathic HCG diet drops and Very Low Calorie Diet. During the HCG Diet Plan there is a required shift of Lifestyle. The rule is to go for Organic, farm fresh, preservative free produce. A lot is available at local groceries & specialized stores & can definitely be ordered on the Internet. The following is guide on the foods that will aid your diet & ensure that slowly you will be able to pick the healthier option yourself.
List Of Food Items That Stimulate Weight Loss
- Bread
- Dairy Products
- Meats poultry & Fish
- Nut Butter
- Oil
- Omega-3 Supplements
- Salt
- Stevia
- Xylitol
- Agave Syrup
Bread
Bread is an important part of our daily diet. From bread made of refined flour shift to Whole Wheat & Rice Flour Bread. Bread made from rice Flour is Wheat Germ & gluten free making it easy to digest. There is a huge range of organic bread available in the market today. Spelt Bread is also popular today among people who are gluten intolerant. Ensure that the bread you buy is free of the following
- Hydrogenated vegetable Oil
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Refined & Bleached Flour
- Wheat Gluten
- Artificial & Synthetic Color & Flavor
- Sugar & Starch
- Preservatives
Dairy Products
The best dairy products are the ones that are available fresh. There are Dairy farms that have a variety of fresh organic products available easily. If this is not possible ensure that the dairy products are not Pasteurized & Homogenized. The labels should state that the products are Free of Antibiotics, Free of Hormones & have no Preservatives.
Meats, Poultry & Fish
These constitute our basic protein sources. When Antibiotics & hormones are added the protein loses its potency. Try to source your meat & fish from reliable sources or from organic farms that sell in specialized shops or on the net. Fish from fish farm have hormones & antibiotics added to their diet which is harmful to our system in the long run.
Nut Butter
Nut Butters made from raw nuts like cashew, macadamia, almond & walnut are good for health. Avoid roasted & salted nuts as these contain saturated oils. These are also available from reliable sources online & in organic stores.
Oil
Oil forms a very basic part of our cooking process so it needs to be chosen carefully. There are oils that are beneficial to health & there are those that harm. Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Coconut oils are beneficial to health also organic butter made from animal fed on preservative feed is good. The following must be noted while purchasing cooking oil
- Certified Organic
- Unrefined
- Chemical free
- Unbleached
- Un Deodorized
- Not Hydrogenated
- Cold Pressed
Good quality oils are available on the net & in stores widely. The labeling should be checked for details.
Omega-3 Supplements
Cod Liver oils is an excellent source of Omega 3 & Vitamin D. This is especially recommended for the winter when our bodies require additional Vitamin D. This is available in a Gel form & as a Liquid, the gel is easier to store as it refrigerates easily.
Salt
Refined salt has additives & preservatives that can also be harmful & definitely not recommended for those on the HCG diet plan . Unrefined Coarse Sea Salt is the best thing to use. Unrefined salt has been found to help in weight reduction & is available in store incase this is not possible please check the labels on the packet of salt carefully & avoid it if it contains Sugar & Aluminum Silicate.
Stevia
This is a natural sweetener & is recommended for Obese, Diabetic & Elderly people. It is available in powder, gel & liquid form. It can easily be used in cooking & baking. In case the label states that it contains Maltodextrin then do not buy it as this is harmful.
Xylitol
This is an alternative for Stevia & has the same properties. Always check the labels before purchasing & using for additives & preservatives.
Agave Syrup
- This is again a natural sweetener like the two above. To be used moderately as it has carbohydrates which add up the calories.
- The above is to help in the success of the diet plan & to ensure that the weight lost is maintained by certain lifestyle changes.