Phase 3 recipe 5 links Sugar Free Sausage Coconut, MCT or olive oil, for browning sausage 1 small onion, diced small 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic 2 cups diced zucchini 4 cans chicken broth 2 cans diced tomatoes (with juice) 1-2 cups water 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. dried basil (I also use fresh basil - about 3 leaves) Grated Parmesan cheese for topping soup (optional) Brown sausage [Continue Reading...]
Strawberry Sorbet/Pops
Phase 2 recipe Strawberry Sorbet/Pops Ingredients 4-6 medium strawberries Approximately 3 cubes of ice Any powdered or flavored stevia to taste ½ teaspoon vanilla powder or cocoa (optional) 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup water Directions Blend ingredients together until smooth. Pour into a dish or Popsicle molds and freeze until firm. Makes 1 serving (1 [Continue Reading...]
Cinnamon Chicken
Phase 2 recipe Cinnamon Chicken Ingredients 100 grams of chicken 1 serving Melba toast crumbs ½ cup chicken broth or water ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cardamom 1/8 teaspoon curry powder Dash of garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Stevia to taste Directions Mix Melba toast crumbs with ½ of the dry spices in a small bowl. [Continue Reading...]
Breakfast at the Ensminger’s- Guilt Free Waffles
Phase 3 recipe Guilt-free Waffles 2 large eggs ¼ C Ricotta cheese ¼ tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg (optional) ½ tsp. Baking powder 1-2 packages Stevia Preheat waffle iron. (Can also be made into pancakes.) Beat eggs with electric mixer or whisk to make them light and fluffy. Add all other ingredients and beat until smooth. Spray waffle maker with MCT oil or other cooking spray. Pour in [Continue Reading...]
Healthy Low Carb Organic Bread
Living healthier is easy to do with the products available today. We recently discovered this organic bakery offering breads that will help you maintain your weight loss. Bread has always been a factor for many of us causing weight gain. Check out this link and enjoy a healthier option. TYPES OF HIGH FIBER BREADS THE JULIAN BAKERY OFFERS: Sprouted grains Stone-ground Flax [Continue Reading...]
Italian Roma Tomato Salad
Phase 3 recipe Italian Roma Tomato Salad 4 lg. ripe Roma tomatoes, stems removed, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 sweet red onion, sliced paper thin Salt and freshly ground pepper 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced (optional) 2 tsp. fresh minced basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Peanut oil or MCT oil Red wine vinegar Place layer of tomato slices on a platter and top with onion. Season with salt and [Continue Reading...]
Strawberry-Vanilla Smoothie
Strawberry-Vanilla Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup of frozen strawberries 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 cup of greek yogurt 1/8 cup milk (unsweetened coconut or almond) 5-10 drops vanilla cream stevia (optional) Directions Combine yogurt, milk and protein powder in a blender and blend until well combined. Add in strawberries and blend until you have a nice thick and creamy smoothie. [Continue Reading...]
Correction Day Part 3 "Nut Day"
In this series I am discussing Alternative Correction Days for the hCG diet. It is important to note that Dr. Simeons recommendation that the correction day be done the day you have more than a +2 pound gain during the Phase 3 stabilization period. Nut day is a different method that has shown a successful 1-2 lb loss. The nuts must be eaten raw and choose nuts with the highest fat [Continue Reading...]
Chicken Day on Phase 3
Correction Day Series Part 2: Chicken Day An ex-patient should never gain more than two pounds without immediately correcting this, but it is equally undesirable that more than two lbs. he lost after treatment, because a greater loss is always achieved at the expense of normal fat. Any normal fat that is lost is invariably regained as soon as more food is taken, and it often happens that this [Continue Reading...]
Egg Day Phase 3
Maintaining your weight is the key ingredient to success with any weight loss program. We often wonder what triggers a gain and how do we stop it. Dr Simeons give us a few key points to consider in Pounds and Inches. You must realize it is a lifetime maintenance and not get complacent in your desire to maintain your hard earned weight loss. An ex-patient should never gain more than two [Continue Reading...]
