This is a great recipe for both P2 and P3. It may look boring but it is not only easy, it is healthy and nutritious. Raw spinach is a great vegetable for weight loss. Great for a healthy pick-me-up in between meals!
Shamrock Shake (P2)
7-10 frozen strawberries
2 cups raw spinach
1/2 tsp. vanilla or 2 drops pure peppermint extract (optional)
8-10 drops liquid stevia – can also use flavored stevia
1 Tbsp. milk
crushed ice
water
Blend and enjoy
Shamrock Shake (P3)
7-10 frozen strawberries
2 cups raw spinach
1/2 tsp. vanilla or 2 drops pure peppermint extract (optional)
8-10 drops liquid stevia – can also use flavored stevia
crushed ice
water or coconut milk
Optional – 1 scoop protein powder, 2 Tbsp. peanut butter, blueberries, banana, etc.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has been used as a home remedy for years for numerous reasons including including increased energy, weight loss and aiding in digestion. It contains many nutrients which include minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and iron, and vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B6. Studies have shown that Apple Cider Vinegar is an important component to weight loss, but it’s not the most delicious product. It is recommended to drink 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal.
Here is a great way to enjoy a nice cup of hot apple cider and get in your apple cider vinegar.
Spicy Apple Cider
8-10 oz hot water
2 tsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar
8-10 drops if liquid stevia
Are you in P3 and struggling? Do you gain when you eat dairy or a slice of bread? We believe the milk and Grissini (or Melba) are an important element in Dr. Simeons’ protocol and if you avoid it on P2, it could P3. Here’s why!
If you are not reintroducing dairy or this type of starch due to gluten or lactose intolerance this does not apply to you. This is if you want to one day enjoy cheese, yogurt, cheesecake and not worry! Or if you want to have a slice of bread at the Outback or eat a sandwich at Subway and not have wild gains.
I talk a lot about grissini because that is what I ate. You need to watch the Melba toast as many have hidden ingredients
If you want to have a slice of bread at Outback or eat a sandwich at Subway and not gain, you should stick the grissini or Melba.
Keep in mind it’s about the dairy, not the milk – so the more whole the milk is, the better. If you get low-fat or 2% you are not going to be getting enough real dairy as you would with whole milk to help introduce other dairy items later. And drinking whole milk doesn’t bring in a bunch of additives. Half and Half is also acceptable if they are not hindering your losses. I never drink milk, I love my coconut or almond milk now, but I do eat dairy such as cheese, yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream, etc. So, if you want to eat any dairy in P3 and stabilize, have the 1 Tbsp milk in P2.
If you did not do milk and/or grissini in P2 and are struggling with stabilizing in P3, you can slowly introduce it. So, remove all your dairy and go back to 1 Tbsp a day for a few days then increase it slowly. And if you choose or decide you are need to do another round and add it in you will see a much smoother P3 next time.
Here are a few creative ways you can add it in.
Crush the grissini (or melba) and mix in some italian seasoning with my ground beef to make a nice hamburger patty or use it to coat fish or chicken.
Cinnamon Chicken with Melba Toast
100 grams of chicken
1 serving Melba toast crumbs
½ cup chicken broth or water
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cardamom
1/8 tsp. curry powder
Dash of garlic powder
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Stevia to taste
Mix Melba toast crumbs with ½ of the dry spices in a small bowl. Dip chicken in broth and coat with Melba spice mixture. Lay in shallow baking dish. Add broth and mix in remaining spices.
Top the chicken with the rest of the Melba spice mixture. Bake chicken at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Milk
Add it to your coffee or tea
Add to your favorite recipe – soups, chili, etc. mixing it with water.
In this video Carol talks about her experiences with those who have and have not used the grissini and milk during their Phase 2 hCG protocol as recommended by Dr. Simeons in Pounds and Inches. She will be discussing this further in the new Phase 2 book she has coming out in the next few months about the importance of following the protocol guidelines.
If you are loading this Thanksgiving try adding these tips to really help your Fat Stores. Also checkout the Healthy Loading Blog post for tips to get in your healthy fats without adding a lot of sugar that may make you sick especially if you are not on your first round and have not been eating sugars.
It may not be easy to load yourself with really fatty, unhealthy items, so here is a list of healthy items you can load on that are high in fat.
Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil on everything!
Avocados
Nuts: Walnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts. Nut Butters are also good.
Seeds: Sesame, Sunflower, Pumpkin
Olives: Green or black
Recipes for Thanksgiving
Looking for a nice crunchy snack? This is one of my favorites! The first time I made it, I used honey and it was really good, but I personally prefer Agave Nectar. I have also mixed it in with yogurt, tossed in some raisins and sprinkled with oats and milled flaxseeds. Loaded with protein, fiber, Omega 3′s and so much more! A very healthy, delicious and filling snack!
Core, and peel apple if desired. Slice/chop apple into small bite-size pieces. I love my apple slicer! Put apples in a small bowl. Slightly chop nuts with a nut chopper. Stir in nuts and apple pieces together and then mix in honey or agave nectar. stir well to coat all pieces. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or apple pie spice. Add any other ingredients you like and enjoy!
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is next Thursday and we wanted to share some great recipes for Phase 2 and mostly Phase 3 that will help you not gain during the feast. For those on Phase 2 it will best to prepare your meals ahead of time and if you feel you are going cheat do it with protein not sugar.
Appetizers:
Pumpkin Smoothie
(great to have before company comes or before you begin to spend hours cooking, to fill you up so you are not so tempted)
1 C. Almond Milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie spice (recipe below or purchased)
½ c. cooked pumpkin
½ frozen banana (optional)
1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
3 -4 drops liquid stevia
Pumpkin Snack
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, raisins, coconut flakes, and cashews. Use raw/unroasted. Mix and enjoy.
Candied Nuts
3 C. raw nuts
1/4 C. raw honey
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Topping:
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp sugar substitute (I use Rapadura) Read More
Main Course:
Glazed Ham
1/4 cup Stevia
1 tbsp of cinnamon
1/4 cup agave
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp of water
1/4 cup gold rum (such as Bacardi Gold®) P4 Read More
Giving up flour and sugar doesn’t mean you have to give up bread! And you don’t have to feel guilty! The sprouting process creates a whole protein that is close to the protein found in milk, eggs and whey. Ezekiel 4:9, and other sprouted breads are called “flourless” and is a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast. The grains are soaked in water and sprouted and not processed like other breads where they are dried and milled into flour. So the next time you eat your sprouted bread, enjoy it guilt free!
Stuffing/Dressing with Ezekiel Bread
5 cups cubed Ezekiel or other sprouted bread
1 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. Coconut oil
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 1/2 tsp. dried sage
1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. Signature Blend Spice
1 apple, chopped (optional)
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
finely chopped turkey giblets
3/4 cup turkey stock
4 Tbsp. butter, melted
In a large skillet, cook the onions in oil over medium heat, stirring until lightly browned. Add the giblets, celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes at 350, or until lightly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.Pour giblet mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apples, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Spoon into turkey to loosely fill.
Asparagus Delight
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup coconut oil or MCT oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for Phase 3 or Phase 4)
10 grape tomatoes, halved Read More
Creamed Cauliflower
1 head cauliflower — cut into florets
3/4 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup Whipping Cream
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder Read More
Deviled Eggs
one dozen large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip or ranch dressing
2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon hot mustard
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper
chopped fresh cilantro Read More
Mashed Pumpkin
3-4 cups Pumpkin, cooked, mashed
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup green pepper, chopped fine
Butter, Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Fry the onion in oil until translucent or lightly brown.
Add pumpkin and cook until soft.
Mash it with a mixer and top with butter, salt and pepper
Shell:
1 and 1/2 cups almond meal or almond flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 Tbsp.s Rapadura (whole cane sugar)
Heat oven to 350 F. mix the ingredients in pie pan and pat into place with your fingertips.
Bake for about 10 minutes until the crust is beginning to brown.
Filling:
½ Cup Rapadura
1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
4 large eggs
3 cups pumpkin
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Mix well using a hand blender or mixer. Pour into pie pan.
Bake at 425 for the first 15 minutes,then turn the temperature down to 350 and bake another 45 to 60 minutes
until a clean knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Phase 3 Cheescakes
We have gathered all these in one post, click the read more for these recipes.
Chicken Stuffed Baked Tomato-January Wasile 100 g cooked chicken (ground beef or steak can also be used) 1 lg tomato hollowed out (can slice in half as well) 1 melba toast crushed into crumbs (optional) 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced onion (powder may be substituted) cayenne pepper and salt to taste *To prepare [...]
This is a great recipe for both P2 and P3. It may look boring but it is not only easy, it is healthy and nutritious. Raw spinach is a great vegetable for weight loss. Great for a healthy pick-me-up in between meals!
