Little Choices Everyday
Preparing for the VLCD
Many people have found that cleansing the body helps prepare the body for what is to come ahead. A Candida cleanse helps with sugar cravings and a colon cleanse can begin the process of clearing out the toxins and prevent constipation during the protocol. Also, a detox bath can be helpful. See our article on…
Phase 3 Menu
A typical day in phase 3 can be tricky without some guidelines. First always remember to exit phase 2 slowly adding in new foods. Many start day one of phase 2 and start packing in too many new foods. Check out the Phase 3 Stabilization section which will help you achieve success. The goal of…
Phase 2 Recipes
This week I will start listing some of our favorite Phase 2 recipes. Enjoy your time with your family and friends during the holiday! Let’s kick off 2011 with a plan to achieve our goals! Chicken Soup P2 Chicken Soup 100 grams chicken breast, cubed 1 1/2 C. chopped celery 2 C. Chicken broth 1…
Getting Back on Track
We set out with great intentions to not succumb to the pumkin pie and fattening carbohydrates of the holiday meal or family gathering. What happens if we cheat and we are on the hCG VLCD. The hCG diet takes discipline, determination and careful planning. I think careful planning may be the smartest thing we can…
Italian Asparagus Phase 3
Italian Asparagus 1/2 bunch of Asparagus 1 – 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil 1/4 C. Parmesan cheese (or blend of Parmesan, Romano & Asiago) Egg(s) Sea Salt Ground White Pepper Melt coconut oil in a fry pan on medium heat. Cook desired amount of asparagus until done, but not mushy. Remove from heat and sprinkle with…
Pounds and INCHES..
The diet is all about Pounds and Inches. When we are not losing pounds our body is shrinking right before our eyes. One of the biggest mistakes we can make is always focusing and getting discouraged by the scale. This is where this little handy tools come into play. When we are in a stall…
Sprouted Grain Bread
Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #34 We get asked everyday about Ezekiel or Julian bread products and when to introduce them. I waited about a week into phase 3 before using any Ezekiel bread, and recommend starting with a small amount and see how your body responds. It has been the best addition to my kitchen…
P3 Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken
Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken This is a great healthy easy recipe for phase 3 1 chicken 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp lemon pepper Mrs. Dash seasoning 1/2 tsp ground mustard 2 tsp ground garlic 1/2 tsp black pepper pinch of sea salt juice from 2 lemons 1/2 c. water 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive…
P3 Healthy Trail Mix
I often get asked for snack ideas or items that are good for on-the-go. I travel a lot and trail mix is a very healthy snack to take with you or even to snack on at your desk. I also keep a ziploc bag full in my car for times that I am gone longer…
Headache Relief
Headaches are normal for the first few days of Phase 2 on the diet as the body adjusts to the low calorie diet. It is also normal during phase 1 loading due to the extra intake of sugars. While on P2 it is okay to take aspirin for headaches and other pains. If you are…
Avocados for your Healthy Heart
Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #33 Avocados are high in fat, but no worries! It’s the good kind – healthy monounsaturated fat which helps to lower bad cholesterol. And they are loaded with nutrients! This is one of our favorite healthy foods for Phase 3-4. So go ahead and eat one daily — for your heart’s…
Baking Soda’s for All Phases!
Enjoy this list of diet friendly uses of baking soda for all phases! In our post on the detox bath we discussed using baking soda and Epsom salt to help cleanse the skin and body of toxins. This article covers a variety of ways that baking soda can be used for personal health and beauty,…
