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The secret ingredient to this along with the apples and cinnamon make this taste so creamy and delicious! Add raisins, organic coconut palm sugar, ground flax seed or chopped walnuts before serving to create an even tastier breakfast.
This is a simple, quick and tasty way to make Tilapia. Leave out a few ingredients and it is still yummy in Phase 2. Add some panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) for added crunch in Phase 4.
Although sour cream as a base for a dip in Phase 3 is ok, lately I have tried to cut some of my fat and come up with better alternatives. (That way I can always have my berries and half and half). You can also use this as a simple yummy salad dressing!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 green onions, white and green parts
juice of 1 lemon (3-4 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt
Method:
Place all ingredients except the yogurt in a small food processor or blender and pulse to chop. Add the yogurt and pulse to combine. Refrigerate for up to five days and serve cold.
If you don’t have a food processor or blender, chop the cilantro and green onions by hand and blend with remaining ingredients using a fork.
These are another yummy “treat” alternative that has the added bonus of only being 1 weight watchers points. No cooking involved. Try rolling them in coconut too!
Wow! A great chewy cookie with no added sugar or butter! Not to mention I love pumpkin. When you are craving a cookie a great alternative that definitely satisfies! Change it up with some nuts, raisins!
One heaping serving of this is only 230 calories! You can make this using all different types of vegetables (beans, bean sprouts, broccoli slaw), and lean proteins (shrimp, pork tenderloin, steak, and tofu). What a great way to get protein and vegetables! Peanuts rock the flavor!
I have always loved sweet and salty things and often make caramel popcorn to give neighbors and friends at Christmas time. This is a thinner recipe that is great and has less sugar and butter then most. Your going to love it!
Fresh cranberries are so good for you. I buy them fresh around Thanksgiving and freeze them. This is a delicious and healthful smoothie? It has a mild cranberry flavor with hints of banana, orange, and spice. I still add brown flax seeds, psyullium husks, etc. to it and its great! For Phase 3 leave out the banana and try adding some dry non-fat milk to give it a creamy taste & texture. Makes a great healthy holiday treat too!
Happy Halloween! You’ll actually enjoy this more with apples, carrots, or on a bagel thin (Phase 4) instead of candy and you’ll feel good when your done and you feel festive!
This South Asian stir-fry recipe tastes great even if you switch out some of the vegetables for different ones. Increase or reduce the red curry paste to your tastes. On phase 4 try it over some brown rice.
Prep Time: 20 Min Cook Time: 25 Min Ready In: 45 Min
I am always searching for tasty fish recipes that are easy to make. This is delicious and something that is so simple to make. Healthy all the way through. Tastes even better the 2nd day too!
I have this or a green smoothie every morning. Not only do I love it, but it gets me the protein, energy, vegetables and fiber we need daily in our diet for maintenance. If I keep frozen fruit in the freezer I know I always have the ingredients on hand for this one. It definitely fills you up! I am ok having this on Phase 3 for breakfast but some people might not be. Makes a lot but I had drank a lot of it before I remembered to take a picture!
This was a great snack that satisfied my salty-crunchy tooth! The chips are low in fat and I didn’t feel guilty eating them! I did the same procedure to a yellow squash and it worked out well. I will say that I prefer them hot, when they have a nice crunch. As they cool they get a bit softer, but that’s okay. Just pop them back in the oven the next day, and they are crispy.
Thai food with curry and coconut milk are a treat for your taste buds. Lots of flavor, very simple dish to make, and it tastes like a gourmet dish. I’ll use Tilapia fish because it is cheaper and it is still delicious.
I love the summer months where I have fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. This is a 5 star recipe from Rachael Ray that is fabulous alone, on a sandwich, or on greens. For Phase 2 you can sub MCT Oil for the Olive Oil. This is a keeper for my new lifestyle!
Butternut Squash is one of my favorites! It doesn’t matter what season it is, I think of this simple and yummy soup when I see one in the produce department.
Want a delicious and easy dish to make with no clean up! That’s what got my attention. The combination of great flavors makes this a winner in my book. This is a complete meal!
Ingredients:
4 pieces of Halibut
8 Asparagus pieces
6 Baby Portabella mushrooms
Juice of 1 Lemon
Salt and Pepper
1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 Cup Blueberries
1 Tsp. Garlic
Method:
Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees.
Get too large pieces of tin foil and place them on the counter top and begin to assemble.
Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper
Add 1/2 asparagus and 1/2 mushrooms.
Top with a bit of lemon juice and a drizzle of balsamic
Seal the tinfoil and ensure no air can get inside.
Cook for 20-22 minutes.
For the sauce, combine butter, garlic, balsamic, blueberries and lemon and bring to a boil and let reduce. Serve over the fish.
ENJOY
Tip: Be careful opening the hot pouches as you can burn your hand quite easily. Another idea is to set the pouches on parchment or tinfoil inside the baking sheet incase the tinfoil breaks to avoid any mess.
I still love Pizza I won’t lie. I also have a new love for cauliflower. I actually like this better then the zucchini pizza crust. Give it a try and let me know what your favorite variation is. It’s also a great vegetable dish without the toppings and sauce!
Tip: Works great in Phase 2 as a vegetable dish. You just have to leave the cheese out and reduce your protein if you use the egg!
This is a real treat in Phase 3. I like to put sugar free jam in the middle of them or you can just press them down with a fork dipped in Splenda! It’s a good thing this is a small batch. Put in the fridge and give yourself a treat each day.
These are sooooo good and healthy. I’m an oatmeal fan and it seems to be easier for people to digest when they are adding grains back in. I also love a recipe that I can get some Flax Seed!
This is a gluten-free, sugar-free, cake with my favorite squash in it. It is from Amy Green, author of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free, a blog dedicated to great food made simple and a little healthier. All of her recipes are made without refined sugars or gluten – and the best part is that you wouldn’t know it if I didn’t tell you. The tips for baking cakes gluten-free are very important to pay attention too. This kind of cake is a lifestyle change that supports your long term weight loss!
I love these little parmesan crisps. They can be made any size or shape and make an excellent garnish for a salad or crumble into soup. They can also be shaped into a cup and used to hold a small salad filling. Try them in Cream of Zucchini Soup! I love an alternate to bread.
I first tasted this as a sample at Costco. When I asked her how she made it I couldn’t believe how simple it was. All of you who are skeptics that only like breaded fish will reconsider after tasting this. Quick and simple, yet delicious!
Once you start making your own you won’t go back to store bought granola again. It is super easy to make, and extremely tasty. Don’t try to add it till the end of Phase 4.
I always triple this and have it in the fridge or freezer for a quick meal on Phase 2. I love to take leftover chicken, quickly cook some cabbage noodles and pour this over the top!
I prefer fruit smoothies over veggie smoothies but I will drink both. This one is packed with my favorites; blueberries, raspberries, and cherries! Truvia is a great sweetener to use with this in Phase 3.
I know….. cherries – they take a bit of work to remove the pits but add a great flavor. You can also use frozen ones.
Love at first bite! Treat yourself even on phase 2. This lifestyle change is guilt free and delicious! You can also dip nuts in maintenance phases for a treat that supports your new body weight.
Slice zucchini into long slices. Cook in boiling water just until limp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Failure to due this step will result in a watery lasagna.
A yummy creamy soup without the cream! Nothing but healthy ingredients. I’ve fixed mine up like it was a baked potato soup but I still think it is best plain! Phase 2 adaptable. I have always been a fan of creamy soups!
I either love or hate brussell sprouts based on how they are fixed. Most people don’t describe brussel sprouts as delcious. Once you try them this way, you’ll never fix them any other way. They are fabulous with nothing else added or I’ll use them like a noodle dish with a variety of things added to them.
If you like the low-carb mashed cauliflower substitute for mashed potatoes, you are going to LOVE this substitute for rice. The texture is surprisingly excellent and it is really good topped with anything you might put on top of rice. A big hit with me and a lifestyle change to get more vegetables in your diet!
Cauliflower makes a great vegetable rice-like alternative. It has a subtle nutty, slightly sweet flavor and is available year round but it’s in season and at its best from December through March. Anyway we can keep vegetables and/or raw food in our diet is a huge step in keeping it off for good. Serve this recipe as a main or a side dish, either way it is delicious.
This is an alternative if you get tired of the meats in Phase 2 or just want a change of flavor! Consider the egg white or cottage cheese your protein.
Quick and Easy Low Fat, Gluten Free: Even though quinoa has more fat than most grains, and almonds have fat – because there’s just a dab of oil, this is still a low fat, healthy recipe.
I’ve always loved cranberry sauce. This takes it to the next level. I never make cranberry sauce with sugar anymore. This has all the texture and flavor your taste buds will love!
I have personally never gone back to mashed potatoes. These are great and don’t give you that heavy feeling. Most Important, I don’t gain weight! Leave a few ingredients out and they are Phase 2 legal.
Another great recipe from the Carb Lovers Diet. Quinoa is a gluten free grain that is a new staple in my diet. You’ll love this combination. I have several friends who don’t like cumin so I left it out and used chili powder and they still loved it! The lime juice in it is awesome.
Oprah’s former chef has lost over 80 lbs eating healthy and making lifestyle changes. He also doesn’t eat carbs after 5 pm. For Phase 2 leave out the rice, olive oil and weigh your chicken. Phase 3 use cauliflower rice. Phase 4 you can have rice if it is the only carb for the day. Healthy Living, fix as is.
This is my new favorite snack to replaces my pre-diet bag of chips in the pantry that always made me feel YUCK afterwards. I dearly love these, which for those who know me, that means these are the best of the best. Try to eat your carbs earlier in the day rather than later. These are appropriate for Phase 4 (in moderation) and Healthy Living.
I found them at Costco and in the bulk bins at Sprouts. Let me know if you spot them some where else.
-All Natural
-Trans-fat/Gluten/Lactose FREE
-Source of: Fiber, Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron
-Low in Sodium
Ingredients: Yellow and purple sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, taro, green beans, canola oil, dextrin (from tapioca), sea salt. Packaging Info: NET WT. 14 oz. (397g). Resealable zipper package.
These can take the place of Melba Toast in Phase 2. I use these now in place of potato chips in maintenance. They totally fill that chip craving and help keep me stable without filling guilty. They are also great for building fantastic appetizers. Even on Phase 2 try them with a dill pickle. You just have to limit them on Phase 2. Would love to hear your comments on how you have used them.
This comes from a year of slowcooking. It is perfect for any phase as long as you use sugar free marmalade. I use Waldens in Phase 2. I love coming home to something cooking in the crockpot.
This recipe is suppose to have 10 grams of protein and 14 grams of Dietary Fiber! I have learned to love barley on maintenance. It is a very healthy grain and very good for you but be prepared for some rumblings as you get used to it. This is a recipe that was in my Health Magazine from “The Carb Lovers Diet”. For Phase 4 I would probably only have a half of a banana. It is better to only try one grain a day at Breakfast and see how your body reacts.
I found this recipe in my Health magazine. It is suppose to be from the new book “The Carb Lovers Diet”. It is a perfect recipe to start with in Phase 4. Oatmeal seems to not cause as much weight gain as other grains at the beginning of Phase 4. If you don’t eat them all they make a great healthy snack. A yummy alternative to Blueberry Muffins.
I often get asked the question why are there two different grocery shopping lists. One is the Original Shopping List from Dr. Simeons Original “Pounds and Inches Manuscript”. I have also taken the liberty to add a few items that help people while on the diet and a couple of items not on his list that he mentions in the Manuscript. For example, Stevia (a healthy sweetener), Braggs Liquid Aminos (use in place of Soy Sauce), Wondercocoa (defatted powdered cocoa), teas that are helpful, sea salt, and a few cooking items. Dr. Simeons Manuscript was original published in the early 1960′s. Although we eat much differently then people did 50 years ago, it is still effective and absolutely works. The more I have experiences with myself and others, the more I am impressed and grateful for how brilliant Dr. Simeons was.
Dr. Belluscio
More recently, Dr. Daniel Belluscio, who founded the oral HCG Research Center in 1987 came out in 1991 with his oral HCG Protocol. His advanced research and studies on Oral HCG has added additional foods to the original list of Dr. Simeons. When I wanted to help others with this program that has been a great gift and miracle to me, I paid for additional training with a company that used his research in their program. Through advanced research they have added some additional foods and practices, that in my opinion, make the restrictive 500 calorie diet much easier and enjoyable. I would find it very difficult to personally go back and redo the original protocol after experiencing the advanced research version. You can find the updated and Advanced Shopping list in the Wave to the New You Store under cooking and is called the Advanced Research HCG Dieters E-Cookbook for a nominal fee. I purposely separated them so people would understand that they are two different protocols with the later having additional choices in the food list. I have experienced the same results on both!For me and others, the advanced list makes a huge difference for those who struggle with the limited vegetables on the original list. Just like learning to cook well and finding oil and lotion alternatives, small things make a big difference.
Hopefully this will help clear up the confusion and educate you on one of the reasons you hear different food choices. If not, make a comment and we will go from there.
Note: Phase 1 – Detoxification was also not in the original protocol. Once again, 50 years ago, our diets where much different and we did not have all the processed, chemically laced, hormone injected, genetically modified foods that are part of our daily diets. Today, if you look at the research on health issues and diets, you start to understand the value and health benefits of doing some form of detoxing to improve many aspects of your health and well being. The more I study and learn the more I am convinced that the HCG Diet is one of the healthiest ways to loose weight. It also has empowered me to learn why I crave things and that we are not just heavy because we are weak willed. Their are also physiological things that are going on in our bodies that we can do something about to change our cravings and to keep our weight off long term.
“Keeping the weight off long term is about making lifestyle changes. This is one of the recipes that allowed me to do that. When others are having a dessert, I have a dessert for myself that is yummy and guilt free”
Machaca is beef that has been marinated, cooked, shredded and then dried. It is very similar to beef jerky. It is available in the Hispanic section of large supermarkets or in Mexican grocery stores. Yummy with fresh homemade salsa. Continue reading →
I’ve had people come by for lunch and I didn’t have enough of one fruit to make a double serving. So I would combine my fruits. I really enjoyed the variation but I would do it only once in a while.
Caution: With some people combining fruits stops their weight loss. Be aware and if you are not losing, stop combining.
TIP: At Walmart in the coffee section you can also buy DaVinci Sugar Free Gourmet Flavored Syrups. They come in Caramel, Kahlua and Hazelnut. Torani Sugar Free Syrups can also be used. These are great added to Tea or Coffee for a sweet treat or anytime you want something between meals.
TIP: This is another snack to keep in the refrigerator. I use the cucumbers and onions to add to salads. Makes a plain lettuce and tomato salad much better. Also good to add on your hamburgers.
TIP: If you are extra hungry one day or feel like you need additional food to fill you up, add more cabbage. This is a good size meal and you basically burn more calories chewing than eating. You can eat lots of cabbage.
I simply mix this up in a ziplock bag, add 100g of chicken, and then shake shake shake. Let it sit for 20 minutes in refrigerator before grilling/baking/broiling.
Although sour cream as a base for a dip in Phase 3 is ok, lately I have tried to cut some of my fat and come up with better alternatives. (That way I can always have my berries and half and half). You can also use this as a simple yummy salad dressing!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 green onions, white and green parts
juice of 1 lemon (3-4 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt
Method:
Place all ingredients except the yogurt in a small food processor or blender and pulse to chop. Add the yogurt and pulse to combine. Refrigerate for up to five days and serve cold.
If you don’t have a food processor or blender, chop the cilantro and green onions by hand and blend with remaining ingredients using a fork.
This sweet and spicy soup that is perfect for Phase 3.
