Nutrition Month

Showing posts with label allowed food hcg diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label allowed food hcg diet. Show all posts

Friday, October 21, 2011

Reasons you may not be losing weight on the hcg diet

1. Evaluate the tablespoon of Milk you are drinking.

Consider changing to goat, almond, soy, or rice milk. Milk contains hormones to promote quick growth and weight gain of the calf to enable it to survive on it's own at the earliest. A baby calf triples in weight within the first year of life so cow's milk has a high content of fat and hormones like insulin promoting growth factor (IGF). Because of this milk has been used for centuries as an invalid food to promote appetite and weight gain. It is an easily digestible, high protein food for those people who do not have a milk allergy or are not lactose intolerant. As it promotes weight gain, it predisposes to obesity, hormonal problems like diabetes, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and paralytic strokes. People with any of these conditions should avoid taking milk and other dairy products.
Non dairy milk
You may want to make sure you don't have a casein allergy by getting tested or an elimination diet.

2. You have a gluten allergy

Gluten allergies are relatively common. 1 in 111 adults (0.9%) have a gluten allergy. When people with gastrointestinal complaints were studied, 1 in 30 adults (3.3%) were found to have a gluten allergy. This makes a gluten allergy quite common, especially when people with chronically uncomfortable guts are considered.


 Using digestive enzymes can be effective in minimizing the impact of gluten for those with gluten intolerance or gut injury.


Also, avoid the melba toast and grissini on the diet. Or you can replace them with gluten free crackers.





3. You have an allergy to any of the foods on the diet.

Most of the foods on this diet do not commonly trigger allergies. But you could be exposing yourself to #1 and #2… and it would not be impossible that you are eating or seasoning your food with something that is counterproductive. People can be allergic to spices. Try salt only and see how that works, or have your practitioner check your sensitivity to some spices and only use the ones you do not react to.

Allergy to strawberries is one of the most common of all fruit and vegetable allergies. When a person is allergic to this fruit, it is likely they are reacting to the birch pollen allergen that apples and peaches bring on.

4. You did not do a colon cleanse.

When doing the HCG diet it is highly recommended to do a colon cleanse. The hcg diet gets rid of stored fat fast, and fat stores toxins as well. By cleaning your colon and getting rid of excess toxins, you greatly aid your hcg diet plan. If your colon and liver are not up to speed, You cannot expect them to optimally help you shed weight. This one can be used during the diet.
 





5. Your adrenal glands may be functioning suboptimally.

Check your DHEA level, if it is low, a supplement may make your weight loss more effective.
DHEA is an adrenal hormone that also aids in increasing metabolism and burning fat and reducing stress.

6. You are still craving food and are eating things that are not allowed.

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8. Through readjustment of the normal pH balance in the body,

People who change their diets to maintain pH balance will likely notice a welcome side effect: weight loss. A pH balance diet is so effective for weight loss that there are several well-known pH balance weight loss programs in existence.

Balancing your diet - Acid/Alkaline

When food is metabolised by the body the end products are either acidic or alkaline. Acids are compounds of elements, which give away hydrogen ions, alkalines are compounds of elements which attract hydrogen ions. The body needs both acids and alkalines for its metabolism but we have more difficulty getting rid of acids than alkalines. One of the simplest ways to immediately create more alkalinity in your body is to drink so-called superfood powdered drinks. Choose a brand that contains ingredients with high alkaline values such as spinach, broccoli, carrot, wheatgrass, barley grass, chlorella, alfalfa and sprouted grain powders. Many of these ingredients are contained in Green cell Therapy.
Milk thistle, lactobacillus, and digestive enzymes are in Vitagreen (formerly known as Green cell therapy).
 


Other ingredients:

Wheat Grass juice powder, barley grass juice powder, chlorella, CoQ10, Carrot Juice Powder, Beet Juice Powder, Parsley Leaf Powder, Kale Juice Powder, Grape seed exract, Milk Thistle seed extract, Lycopene, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Quercetin, Dandelion Powder, Spinach Powder, Blue Green Algae, Bee Pollen Powder, Aloe Vera Powder, Flax Seed Powder, Lecithin, Green Tea Extract, Astralagus Powder, Royal Jelly, Brown Rice Powder, Lipase, Lactase, Amyalse, Protease, Bifidobacerium Longum, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Rhamnonsus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus




9. Yeast overload

Belly fat is more than just fat. Yeast causes abdominal bloating that can add an extra 5-7 inches that seems to appear out of nowhere. This can be devastating for someone who is on a diet and trying to lose weight and lose inches. If a woman says she has only been eating 1,000 calories a day for a week yet still gained weight a doctor tends to think she is not being truthful. However, if most of her diet is carbohydrates and sugar she may very well be growing yeast, which create a toxic build up and fluid retention to dilute the toxins. It’s a whole new way of looking at weight gain.

Besides bloating and toxic fluid build up, yeast can decrease thyroid function and lead to lowered metabolism, which is a well known cause of weight gain. Some yeast toxins can block hormone receptors and block hormone action.

















10. You have a vitamin deficiency

I recommend that people load with Omega 3, Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin D prior to the diet. Take as much as you can on the loading days.

For the Omega 3, take at least two 1000 mg tablets with each meal for the three loading days.
According to the Journal of Obesity, recent studies have shown that supplementation with Omega 3 fish oil increased the number of fat calories burned in a single day.



Co enzyme Q10 and weight loss goes hand in hand. This increases the metabolism rate in our body which burns up the food that we eat, faster.This enzyme is present more in the liver, pancreas and the heart than in the lungs. The presence of CoQ10, not only improves the metabolism rate in our body, but it also improves the immune system. Deficiency of the co enzyme Q10, in an individual, reduces the level of metabolism due to which the person might face several problems related to weight.


Take calcium and B vitamins during the diet.


But for the next phase, and while you are on maintenance, heed the advice above.


11. Try a chromium supplement

Chromium that has been shown to reduce fat accumulation, reduce cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, and reduce blood sugar levels in those people who have adequate blood insulin levels. Over 30 hospital and university studies have been performed showing all of the positive effects of Chromium. It helps the body store and burn carbohydrate in the proper way so that you have more energy and less fat buildup in the body.

12. Did you fat load properly?




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Monday, October 10, 2011

Beyond HCG diet; Post HCG diet shopping for new drinks

Maintenance (phase 3) you are allowed to have diet sodas. Other flavored beverages allowed include: select alcohol in limited quantities, Glaceau fruit water, crystal light, diet snapple, etc. Try to develop a habit that replaces a previous sugary soda habit.

Treat yourself to Walden Farms Calorie Free Fruit Strawberry and Blueberry Syrups. Made with concentrated fruit extracts and natural flavors, they make milk a special treat, are delicious over ice cream, enhance the flavor of fresh fruits, great in smoothies and delicious in recipes that call for fruit flavors

Here are some suggestions.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Beyond HCG diet; Post HCG diet shopping

This blog is a companion to the pamphlet I wrote for may patients to continue their success after the HCG diet. "Beyond the HCG diet… eating for the new you"


1. If you miss pasta and rice, take a look at my "miracle noodles" post

2. try to stick with items that are low fat as well as sugarless.

3. Maintenance (phase 3) you are allowed to have diet sodas. Other flavored beverages allowed include: select alcohol in limited quantities, Fresca sparkling drinks, Glaceau fruit water, crystal light, diet snapple, etc. See next post for drink options.

4. Whole wheat crackers- There's a chance this might actually be better for you than your standard bread stick or Melba toast. Wheat grain doesn't stick to your intestinal tract like processed white flour, and a few people actually report better weight loss using wheat crackers. Be sure to pick a brand and portion size with the same calorie count and other nutrition as the usual bread stick or Melba toast.

give me suggestions… I will add them to the list for everybody to find


Saturday, August 20, 2011

Supplements to fill in the gap on low carb or very low calorie diets

Dieting is difficult, here are some supplements that may help with certain issues while on your journey. Remove some of your dieting obstacles.




A good food-based multivitamin and antioxidant to fill any nutritional gaps while on a diet.
This one contains digestive enzymes and spirulina
















People who have thin hair or brittle nails may benefit from biotin, which also helps with weight loss. Biotin is essential for your metabolic process. This vitamin processes nearly every type of food that you ingest, including carbohydrates, protein and fat. When biotin levels are at the proper levels in your body, the food that you take in will be processed quickly.













Some people may get leg cramps, and they should add a potassium and magnesium supplement.


















still hungry? Consider chromium. In the 1960s, chromium was found to correct glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in deficient animals, two indicators that the body is failing to properly control blood-sugar levels and which are precursors of type 2 diabetes
















Was your cholesterol high at the beginning of the diet? fatburner contains garcinia cambodiga and green tea. The list of health benefits from Green Tea is quite extensive. There has been tons of studies performed showing positive results for cholesterol health, lowering blood pressure, weight loss, supporting liver health and supporting healthy immune function.
The theory behind Garcinia Cambogia is that its HCA inhibits an enzyme called citrate lyase that helps turns excess carbohydrates into fat. By inhibiting this enzyme, it is believed the body instead boosts carbohydrate oxidation burns the extra carbs. Research suggests that this natural extract may also inhibit the conversion of excess calories to body fat. Garcinia a very popular herbal remedy for controlling obesity and cholesterol all over the world. Garcinia has also been considered to make foods more filling and satisfying, and has been used routinely for many centuries with no known toxicity.
















Suffering from constipation on your diet? Consider acai ultimate
Acai Ultimate is a cleansing supplement that is supposed to help you reduce your toxin load, flush out excess pounds, improve energy and fight bloat. Acai Pure contains acai berry extracts, a super food which boasts a nutrition profile that includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acid and fiber. The supplement contains all the disease-fighting antioxidants of the acai berry in addition to colon-cleansing ingredients like psyllium husk which is known to promote regularity.


















Insomnia, mood problems or food addiction? Consider herbalith
Many diets do not address the emotional aspects of eating. Weight loss is very emotionally challenging, especially when following a restrictive very low calorie diet. There are many herbs in herbalith that can support a person while on this or any restrictive diet. Herbalith is a combination of herbs, lithium, and amino acids each of which may have a benefit during your weight loss efforts. Neurotransmitter depletion may play a role in the mood, appetite, and weight loss cycle. Increasing neurotransmitter production during dieting is strongly encouraged to avoid yo-yo dieting. This is accomplished by taking dietary neurotransmitter precursor supplements during dieting.



















Monday, April 5, 2010

Grilled Lobster, George Forman/Recipes for the Beta HCG diet

Grilled lobster tail recipes can be as unique as you want. Creating grilled lobster tail recipes are so easy you will wonder why you did not try to create your own dishes before. The secret to cooking mouth watering lobster tails is in how long you cook. You never want to overcook your lobster tails. As soon as the shell is red and the tender juicy meat is white or opaque it is ready to serve.

All you have to do to create unique grilled lobster tail recipes is to crack the shell, open the shell in a butterfly style and then expose as much of the meat as possible. Now you can add your own ingredients.

1. Holding each lobster tail shell side down, cut away the ribbed membrane as close to the shell as possible with kitchen shears.
2. Remove lobster meat in one piece from each shell, rinse and pat dry.
3. Sprinkle each with lemon juice and set aside.

Whisk in salt, paprika, white pepper (or black or cayenne), and garlic powder.
Add to a bowl that contains enough water to cover the lobster tail, and add seasoning and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.