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Posted on: September 2, 2019

Meal Replacement Shakes on the HCG Diet

Meal replacement shake has now become an interesting topic among the HCG dieters. An HCG diet meal replacement shake is a delicious and nutritious meal alternative specially formulated for HCG dieters who seek the ultimate blend of carbohydrate, proteins and other nutrition in one product. It’s ideal for dieters seeking the most nutrition from an easy-to-mix drink. You can use meal replacement shakes for weight loss or to gain weight in a healthy way.

They are high in protein but low in carbs and will keep you full and satisfied for hours. It can provide 50% of your daily value with 23 vitamins and minerals. It’s a nutrient-dense formula that will help you promote healthy weight loss even on the maintenance phase. An HCG Diet meal replacement shake does not contain any HCG hormone.

Unlike the protein shakes, meal replacement shakes are designed to provide nutrition of one full meal. Meal shakes provides a convenient way to a healthy low calorie meal on the go. It can provide your body with the nutrition it needs while limiting the number of calories you consume without the need to snack between meals after one drink. Most meal shakes contains 200 calories to 400 calories with a good amount of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals which creates an ideal midday nourishment option for your body.

Does the original protocol allow the use of meal replacement shakes?

The answer is NO. Dr. Simeons never talked about his on his book Pounds and Inches. The concept about replacing the protein options with meal replacement shakes has been developed recently but you can do this with limitations. There are some rules and guidelines that you need to follow if you want to substitute your meal with a meal replacement shakes.

Can I use the meal replacement shake for my 500 calories diet?

Using the meal replacement shake during the very low calorie diet is not a wise idea. You can use this occasionally just like when you are in a hurry but not on the 500 calorie diet.

What are the guidelines that you need to follow in selecting the right meal replacement shakes?

Choose a meal replacement shake that’s all-natural. It should not contain any artificial flavors or any forms of sugar except for Stevia.
Your meal shake should not contain any vegetables or fruits that are off the HCG diet protocol.
Do not take more than 100 calories of shakes per serving nor should you replace more than one meal per day with any diet shakes.
Choose a meal replacement shakes that are low in calories and fats but high in protein. Each serving of shake must not exceed more than 10 grams of carbohydrates.
Choose whey proteins over soy proteins because whey proteins are easier to digests.
For vegans and vegetarians, you can use protein shakes with soy. Use whey proteins as much as possible.

Meal replacement shakes are a way to slim down. It further maximizes your weight loss once combine with an HCG Diet plan. Some use meal shakes because of the protein content while others opt to use this because they feel preparing for a real meal is a tough task.

What are the guidelines that you need to follow in using meal replacement shakes?

Keeping the following guidelines in mind whenever you want to use meal replacement shakes on your diet:

Do not consume only meal shakes for your lunch or dinner. Meal shake is not sufficient to provide you with the required minerals and vitamins found in fruits and vegetables. Keep it to a lesser level than the recommended protein dosage. You need proteins from other natural sources to fulfil the demands of your body.
If you are using the meal shakes, see to it that you do not exceed your daily protein intake limit.
Never use your meal replacement shake to replace your snacks in between meals. Meal shakes are only intended to replace your lunch or dinner along with the normal servings of vegetables and fruits. Your snack should always be fruits as they boost your body’s metabolism due to the fiber content and complex vitamins.
Keep your protein diversified. Instead of sticking to one protein shake, buy more types and mix and match them. Remember that diversified foods give the best results.
Blend your meal shakes with ice instead of just shaking them up. Blended meal shake is yummier than simply just shaking them up. You can add almonds and coconut milk but make sure that you count the calories.
You can add other ingredients to your meal shake like spinach. It’s packed with nutrient to help give your body additional boost. You can also choose to add yogurt to make it creamier. Yogurt is loaded with calcium, protein, potassium, zinc, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. You can add cinnamon, it can help with inflammation and adds more flavor to your meal.

Replacing your regular meal plan with meal shakes is not the best thing to do. No meal shakes can take the place of a home-cooked food. However, meal replacement shakes are a good option when you have no time to prepare your meal and you are searching for an easy alternative to your regular meal plan on the HCG Diet. So, it would be best to keep your meal shakes for those busy days. There are meal replacement shakes available that’s HCG Diet friendly but if you can’t find one, then don’t compromise on the shakes and break off the protocol.

How does meal replacements shakes differ from protein shakes?

The notable difference between the meal replacement shakes and protein shakes are their ingredient.

Protein shakes:

Consist mostly from whey proteins with the essential vitamins and minerals.
It’s designed as a supplement to balance the meal and not as a replacement.
It does not include sufficient carbs or fibers to give you more energy the way meal replacement shakes can.

Posted on: August 26, 2019

Proteins on the HCG Diet

Most of the calories you’ll need come from protein-the very lean one such as shellfish, very lean red meat, and white meat poultry.

Why is protein so important on the HCG diet?

The basic of protein

Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It’s made up of sub-unit called amino acids and they do a ton of works in your body. Your body needs protein to repair and build tissues. When you eat foods rich in protein, your digestive system breaks down the proteins into amino acids which are then used by your body to make hormones, enzyme, and other body chemicals. Protein is also an important building block of your muscles, bones, blood, cartilages, and skin.

Protein and Muscle Development on the HCG Diet

One of the famous roles of protein is in building your muscle. When you work-out, you purposely tear your muscle to make them stronger but how you build your muscle and make them stronger without protein?

That’s when protein comes in. You need protein in your HCG diet not just to build your muscles but to make them tougher and bigger even when you are on a very low calorie diet.

Protein and weight loss

A protein-rich diet can be your solution to weight loss. It is the single most important nutrient for weight loos and better looking body. Going on a high-protein diet can help you tamed your hunger. This can help you lose weight. Protein and make you feel fuller than fats and carbohydrate especially during phase 2 of the HG diet. With protein in your diets, you won’t have to feel hungry for a longer period of time. This gives you another line of defense against eating sugar-rich and carbohydrate-rich foods like your favorite ice cream or the donuts on the coffee shop.

How protein helps you lose weight?

Proteins can help you lose weight and stubborn belly fats via different mechanisms.

Protein helps burn calories

Protein has higher thermic effect compared with carbs and fats. When you eat, some of the calories are used for the purpose of digesting and metabolizing the foods you eat. A high amount of calorie intake can boost your metabolism and increase the amount of calories burn from 80 to 100 calories a day.

Protein enacts thermogenesis

Eating protein-rich foods also enacts thermogenesis in your body which results in a smaller net gain in carbs and a smaller net gain in weight. During thermogenesis, more carbs are used to break down protein-heavy foods than fats or carb-heavy foods.

Protein changes the level of your regulating hormones

Higher protein intake increases the level of satiety hormone or the appetite-reducing hormone. At the same time it reduces the levels of ghrelin or the hunger hormone.

Protein reduces your appetite

Protein reduces your hunger level which can automatically cause you to eat fewer calories without consciously controlling your portions. Proteins at 30% can make you drop up to 441 calories per day. That means to say, high protein diet will not only increase your metabolism but it will help suppress your appetite.

Protein can cut your cravings for late nigh snack

Protein can greatly affect your cravings and your desire to snack at night. Studies have shown that proteins at 25% can reduce cravings by 60%. It can also cut your desire for a late night snack.

Proteins help prevent muscle loss

High protein intake along with strength trainings are important components to effectively remove stored fats without compromising your muscles. Without these, you will actually lose muscle and could end up looking skinny-fat rather than fit and lean.

How much protein do you need to lose weight?

Whatever your diet is, it’s important to get enough protein. The typical recommended daily protein intake is based on your weight and your activity level. Dieters who exercise at a moderate level should have one-half to three quarters of gram of protein per body weight. If your weight is 150 pounds, you need to eat between 75 to 112 grams of protein a day. Now, if you are on a diet and wanted to lose weight, you need to have a higher protein intake. You need to have between 90 grams to 150 grams of protein a day. This is very effective in helping your lose weight while keeping you from losing your muscles and fat.

Have your protein at regular intervals. Divide your daily intake into three main meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are doing some heavy workout, consider adding another 50 grams of protein before going to bed to help repair your muscles.

It’s also important that you count your protein intake. Keep in mind that on ounce of chicken, weighs about 28 grams contains 9 grams of protein. If you are aiming for about one-quarter of your average daily need you need to eat 3 ounces of chicken to deliver 27 grams of protein.

3 ounces of lean beef, turkey or fish = 27 grams of protein portion

¾ cup of cottage cheese = 27 grams of protein portion

7 ounces of plain Greek yogurt =27 grams of protein portion

Best sources of protein include:

Tofu
Soy
Eggs
Lean meat
Whole grains
Legumes
Nuts and seeds

How much protein are you getting?

Here’s how many grams of protein each food contains:

3 ounces of tofu= 9 grams
3 ounces of fish fillet=17-20 grams
2 tablespoon of peanut butter= 7 grams
2 tablespoon of almond= 6.7 grams
½ cup kidney beans=7.7 grams
1 ounce of almond= 6 grams
1 large egg=6 grams
4 ounces of soy milk= 5 grams
4 ounces of yogurt= 6 grams
4 ounces of low-fat milk= 4 grams
3 ounces of skinless chicken= 26 grams
½ cup cooked lentils= 9 grams
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese= 14 grams

Proteins on the HCG Diet

You are allowed to eat 7 ounces or 200 grams of leanest proteins on phase 2 of the HCG diet. You should divide these equally for lunch and dinner. To make sure your protein portion on each meal isn’t too large, measure them all raw before cooking them. See to it that you have trimmed all visible fats. You can either boil them or grill them without adding fats and oil. Use the leanest meat as possible. Avoid fish like an eel, tuna, salmon, herring and dried or pickled fish.

Posted on: August 13, 2019

Reasons Why Sugar is Not Good on the HCG Diet

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate present naturally in some foods and drinks. It’s also added in some foods and drinks. Unlike those that naturally occurring, added sugars provide no nutritional value. Added sugars are a poor source of energy as the body digest them very quickly.

Today, over-consumption of sugar is the number one cause of obesity. It’s loaded into the majority of processed foods and even on unsuspecting places like sauces, bread, frozen fruits and salad dressings. Sugar contributes to a whole host of negative health effect that’s why you should avoid them even if you are off the diet.

Here are 6 reasons why you should avoid sugar:

Sugar can cause insulin resistance, diabetes and weight gain

Your body can become insulin resistant when there is an excess amount of sugar in your blood. This stops your pancreas from doing its job properly which can lead to diabetes. Excess amount of insulin in the blood also signals your body to store fats which can lead to obesity. In addition, most sugary drinks and foods are high in calories. Too much consumption will only make you gain weight even with regular exercise.

Sugar is an empty calorie

Ice cream, cakes, pastries and soda are high-sugar foods that almost all people love to eat. However, all these are just empty calories with no nutrient value. If you eat a lot of these foods, you won’t be getting the right nutrient your body needs to stave off illness and diseases.

It’s addictive

Sugar is addictive that when you eat sugar-rich food it causes a dopamine release in the brain. Dopamine is a feel-good chemical, the same one that’s activated by prohibited drugs. In fact, sugar is not only addictive but even more rewarding and attractive to the brain, making it difficult for you to stop eating once you’ve started consuming them.

Sugar can cause cancer

Cancer loves sugar. High sugar intake increases your risk from colon cancer, breast cancer and other cancers. Sugar causes your body to produce excessive insulin which encourages the growth of cancer cells.

Sugar can make you age prematurely

Sugar can cause damages to collagen and elastin production which causes premature aging. It attaches to proteins in your bloodstream which results in an advanced glycation end product.

Sugar may increase your risk of heart disease

High sugar intake can lower the good cholesterol and increases the bad cholesterol and triglycerides in your body which increases your risk of heart diseases.

How much sugar should you eat?

Cutting out all forms of sugar in your diet may seem next to impossible but at least try to do them especially when you are on the very low calorie diet. You may start incorporating back sugar slowly into your diet during phase 3 of the HCG Diet. The recommended amount of sugar for women must be less than 100 calories, that’s about 24 grams or 6 teaspoons. The recommended amount of sugar for men is 150 calories, about 36 grams or 9 teaspoons.

Stick with naturally occurring sugar like those found in fruits and vegetables. Sugar from these form won’t do damages to your body unlike the processed one.

Posted on: August 5, 2019

Sweet Tooth Cravings on the HCG Diet

We all crave for foods. We crave for carbs, salty, savory rich foods and sweets like chocolate. An occasional indulgence is necessary but not on the HCG Diet. There is no room for cravings on the HCG Diet protocol, especially for sweet treats. If sugar is brought into the second and third phase of the HCG Diet, weight loss is not possible. Any forms of sugar are not welcome except for those found on the allowable fruits and vegetables.

Dealing with sweet tooth cravings

Your first line of defense for your cravings is to figure out if the craving is physiological or behavioral. Often times it’s behavioral that it’ll take time for you to make adjustments. It can be tough to let go but you have to in order to lose as much weight as possible. It can take 2 to 3 weeks for your body to adjust to a new eating habit but research shows that it’ll only take 5 days of being sugar-free so you can reduce your cravings. Here are ways for you to deal with sweet tooth cravings:

Visualize how to handle temptation. Visualize how to decline deserts at gatherings or walk away from donuts at the office or the vending machine at the hallway. Temptations can pull you down and hinder you from losing weight.
Keep your blood sugar level under control. This can prevent spikes making your sugar cravings unbearable. Eat protein-rich foods, healthy fat and carbohydrates a day. Avoid beverages and snacks loaded with sugar prior to beginning the diet. Without sugar in your system, your cravings won’t be as difficult to battle.
Avoid starchy and sugar rich-foods prior to your diet. If your diet was high in sugar prior to loading days, you can expect to experience cravings.
Spice up your meal with flavorful herbs like coriander, cloves and cardamom. These spices can eliminate the feeling of total deprivation.
Use sugar substitute for your morning coffee like Stevia. A small amount of sugar alternative is permitted on the HCG Diet.
You can break up your meal and use your fruit option when you crave for sugar. Breaking up your meals on the HCG diet is permitted. You can eat your fruit options as a mid-afternoon snack or as a late-night snack.
Cravings usually last for 10 to 20 minutes whether it’s sugar or not. Knowing when your cravings will stop will help you overcome your desire for sweet treats.
Distract yourself and do whatever it takes until your cravings ease up. Go out for a walk, call a friend or take a bath.

Posted on: July 31, 2019

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Meal Replacement Shakes on the HCG Diet

Proteins on the HCG Diet

Reasons Why Sugar is Not Good on the HCG Diet

Sweet Tooth Cravings on the HCG Diet

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