What Can You Eat on the HCG Diet?

Are you interested in starting the HCG diet? This revolutionary weight loss program may help you finally get rid of those unwanted pounds that you’ve been trying to lose for as long as you can remember. It works by harnessing the power of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to minimize or even eliminate the unpleasant side effects often associated with eating a low-calorie diet. Of course, results will vary based on a number of different factors, but women often lose 20 to 30 pounds over the course of six weeks, while men frequently lose 30 to 40 pounds.

Once you’ve decided to take the plunge with the HCG diet, the first thing you’ll have to do is find a reputable supplier for the required injections—as we explain in greater detail below, Pharmacy Rx Solutions is the ideal provider for all of your hormone replacement therapy needs. The next step will be heading to the grocery store to pick up the foods you’ll need for the plan. Here are some tips for what you can eat during each stage of the HCG diet:

Stage One: The Loading Phase

During this two-day period, you should eat as many high-density foods as you can (e.g., cheeseburgers, desserts, loaded baked potatoes, and pizza), since increasing your fat reserves now can help relieve cravings and encourage weight loss during the next stage.

Stage Two: The Weight Loss Phase

Throughout this stage—which typically lasts for three to six weeks—you should consume no more than 500 calories per day. Each day, you will eat:

• 200 grams of protein (without skin or fat) split into two meals (e.g., chicken, crab, egg whites, extra-lean beef, lobster, scallops, shrimp, and white fish)
• Two cups of vegetables split into two meals (e.g., asparagus, beet greens, broccoli, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, fennel, lettuce, onions, radishes, spinach, and tomatoes)
• Two servings of fruit (e.g., apples, blackberries, blueberries, grapefruits, and strawberries), but be sure to avoid avocados and bananas

Just because you’re watching your calories doesn’t mean that your food needs to be bland. You can use a wide array of spices—such as garlic, rosemary, sage, and thyme—as well as pre-mixed seasonings that don’t contain sugar.

Stage Three: The Stabilization Phase

During this three-week period, you should increase your calorie intake to 1,500 calories per day and begin reintroducing certain foods in limited quantities (e.g., almond butter, avocados, nuts, pork, tuna, and turkey). However, you should still avoid sugar and starches, meaning that you should stay away from bread, pasta, pastries, potatoes, and sugary drinks.

Stage Four: The Maintenance Phase

Once you’ve completed the first three stages, you’ll begin reintroducing healthy starches. Keep in mind that you should continue to avoid certain foods indefinitely (e.g., buttermilk, heavy cream, highly processed foods, ice cream, white flour, white rice, and whole milk).

The Supplier to Trust for HCG Injections

As was noted above, the HCG diet requires participants to undergo HCG injections. To protect yourself and ensure you achieve the best possible results, you’ll want to purchase those shots from a qualified provider. That’s where Pharmacy Rx Solutions comes in. Proudly serving patients from across the United States, we supply our customers with HCG shots that meet USDA guidelines and are:

• Dispensed on a made-to-order basis
• Distributed by a licensed compounding pharmacy
• Tested by a third party for potency, pyrogens, and sterility

Contact Pharmacy Rx Solutions today to learn more about our company and get started with the ordering process for HCG injections.