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Steak Taco

September 1st, 2010

Steak Taco P3

Grilled Steak
Onion
Cheese
Ezekiel Tortilla
Homemade Salsa

If you want to have a great lunch try this Taco.  It is made with the leanest meat, grilled with your favorite spices. 
I used Ezekiel Tortillas and shredded cheese.  For toppings you can add homemade salsa and sour cream.   I made a small lettuce and tomato side.
You could use this recipe in Phase 2 VLCD Simeons protocol if you remove the tortilla and put on a bed of lettuce with the steak and homemade salsa. 
I have been purchasing a great homemade salsa from the deli that is all natural and no additives and sugar free.

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Benefits of Coconut Oil

August 31st, 2010

Extra Virgin Raw Coconut Oil. Use this as your fat of choice in cooking. Take two teaspoons per day to stimulate metabolism, improve digestion, and release fat cells.

Useful for everything from hair conditioner to cooking, Coconut Oil is one of the few products permitted and recommended for hCG dieters.

Benefits of Coconut Oil include promoting healthy thyroid function while reducing sugar cravings. Coconut Oil is a Medium Chain Fatty Acid, or ”GOOD FAT” that breaks down quickly, increasing metabolic rate and promoting natural weight loss. Coconut Oil also helps support a healthy immune system and digestion, helps to promote supple skin and healthy hair.

Use: Coconut oil is great for baking, cooking, sauteing, or in your favorite health shake. Also, amazing as a beauty product- for hair and body. Great supplement for butter. Adults may safely consume 1-4 tablespoons per day.

Nutrition value of Coconut Oil: Low in calories, low in fat, and nutritious, while providing the body with an energy source instead of carbohydrates. Typical stats for 16 oz. inclues: Calories (123 -), Protein, Total Fat (13.97 g), coconut oil (14 g) Coconut Oil Diet ”Gourmet Style” (Raw Organic) by Health Support.

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Chicken Soup

August 30th, 2010

P2 Chicken Soup

P2 Chicken Soup
100 grams chicken breast, cubed
1  1/2 C. chopped celery
2 C. Chicken broth
1 Tbsp onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste 

Mix all ingredients together and bring to a boil. Simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is done.

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Dieting and the flu

August 18th, 2010

This happens to all of us at one point while on the hCG diet.  What to do if you are sick?  My family has had a stomach flu and head colds this week and here are some tips for staying on protocol when you feel sick.   I relied heavily on the cabbage chicken soup.  Make sure and get the sugar free organic broth.   I get mine from the diabetic isle at the grocery store.

100 grams chicken
2 C. Cabbage
2 C. Low Sodium Chicken Broth (or 1 C. Water, 1 C. broth)
2 Tbsp Bragg’s amino acids
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Chopped onion
Seasonings to taste: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Mrs. Dash, salt & pepper

Cook chicken in broth mixture along with spices. Let simmer for a few minutes after the chicken is fully cooked. Add cabbage and cook until desired tenderness of cabbage.

For those in the house not on the hCG diet I boiled Egg Noodles and made real chicken noodle soup for them.  Even with the cabbage it was well received.

I purchased the Bentley’s Tea Leaves for Life tin at Linens and Things full of antioxidant power green teas, but later found it on Amazon.  Sipping hot tea has always been a great cure for the common cold and green tea is best for this.  The flavors available Oriental Green, Pomegranate, Mango, Papaya, Raspberry and Blueberry.  The kids even loved the fruity teas.

I recommend oranges for their high vitamin C and help in fighting off the common cold.

Note that being sick can make your weight stall, lose more than normal and some may even retain water and gain.  Give yourself three days to recover once you are over your flu to get accurate results.

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Chicken Taco Salad

August 14th, 2010

Phase 2 recipe 3.5 oz chicken Juice of a lemon Spices : Chili powder Fresh garlic Seasoning salt Onion powder Minced onion Paprika Lettuce / spinach or both   Cut up chicken into tiny bite size pieces, fry them in the pan with the spices.  Adding lemon juice to flavor.  Fry until completely cooked.  Prepare [...]

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Carne Asada with Stir Fried Cabbage

August 9th, 2010

P2 recipe   3.5 Oz steak, flank or regular, cut it in strips 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 lime, juiced 1 tsp Amino’s fresh garlic Pinch of chili powder Onion powder Cumin Dash of dried onions 2 Cups chopped cabbage Marinate for an hour. Put in a hot skillet with a bit of MTC oil smeared [...]

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Curried Tilapia

August 7th, 2010

Phase 2 Tilapia recipe 3.5 oz Tilapia Onions 2 Tbs Liquid amino’s Juice of a lemon 1/8 tsp  Curry powder or to taste Fresh garlic Dash of garlic salt, onion powder   Mix liquid amino’s with the remaining ingredents together.  Marinate the meat for 10 minutes, turning fish so all sided are marinated.  Place  fillet on [...]

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Fresh Grilled Talapia

August 3rd, 2010

Fresh Grilled Talapia for Phase 2   3.5 oz talapia Juice of one lemon Lemon and Herb spices ( I use Old Bay) Onion, sliced Cilantro, rinsed and dried 1 sheet of tin foil, about 10 inches square Heat grill to medium heat.  Season all sides of the tilapia fillet.  Place  fillets on the one side of  [...]

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Strawberry Slush for a Hot Summer Day

August 1st, 2010

This is a great hCG diet friendly treat to have on a hot summer day… To create this tasty treat, you’ll want to grab: -A handful of strawberries -4 cups of ice -Desired amount of Vanilla Stevia Throw all of these ingredients into a blender and mix it until the ice is good and crushed. [...]

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Low Carb Burger

July 23rd, 2010

When traveling check for low carb options for p3 and p4.  Today I was at Hardees contemplating what I could eat without breaking the hCG diet, and decided to try the low carb burger.  I was pleasantly surprised.  It was filling and a great option.  I had them hold the mayo and did ketchup and mustard, [...]

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