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Three Cheers for Kale on the HCG Diet

April 13, 2018 4:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Three Cheers for Kale on the HCG Diet

We added kale to the HCG Diet Protocol at The Natural Path about 2 years ago after conducting some clinical trials with our patient population.  Dr. Simeons vegetable list seemed “small” to us and we wanted to test out a few others and see if there was room for expansion. For years, kale seemed to... Read More

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Seaweed and Sea Vegetables on the HCG Diet Protocol

April 10, 2018 4:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Seaweed and Sea Vegetables on the HCG Diet Protocol

“Can I have seaweed on the HCG Diet?”  This is a question that I hear from my HCG Diet patients a lot this year.  If the seaweed is roasted without the use of oils it is a wonderful addition to phase 2 of the HCG Diet. If the seaweed is roasted with oil it is... Read More

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Keeping Metabolism Strong After the HCG Diet

April 7, 2018 3:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Keeping Metabolism Strong After the HCG Diet

After the HCG Diet Program that we facilitate at The Natural Path, we spend a great deal of time with our patients through phase III helping prepare them for a conscious, non-deprivational and functional way to eat for the future.  Along with a specific eating program, it is crucial that patients learn to understand metabolism and do... Read More

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Facilitating the HCG Diet Program at The Natural Path

April 3, 2018 3:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Facilitating the HCG Diet Program at The Natural Path

“I love what I do!”  The HCG Diet at The Natural Path is a Phenomenal way to change People’s Lives Facilitating the HCG Diet at The Natural Path absolutely fulfils my mission as a Naturopathic physician.  I have devoted decades of my life to learning how optimal diet, lifestyle, exercise and therapeutic supplementation can elevate the lives... Read More

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Making Time for Fitness on the HCG Diet and in Life

March 31, 2018 3:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Making Time for Fitness on the HCG Diet and in Life

STAYING ACTIVE WHILE LEADING A BUSY LIFE I just cannot say enough about the incredible benefits of exercise. Exercise has the ability to release more neuro-chemicals than most drugs.  A regular fitness routine can improve your energy levels, quality of sleep, body composition, blood pressure, blood sugar regulation mood … and simply your overall health... Read More

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What Kind of Calories do you Want to put in Your Body?

March 28, 2018 3:16 pm Published by Comments Off on What Kind of Calories do you Want to put in Your Body?

Well, if you ask me … I would tell you that I prefer my calories to be as unprocessed as possible and to consist of mainly clean protein sources, lots of organic vegetables, healthy fats from avocado, nuts and coconut oil and a piece of fruit here and there.  For me … this is a... Read More

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Chia Pudding for an HCG Diet Phase 3 Desert!

March 25, 2018 3:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Chia Pudding for an HCG Diet Phase 3 Desert!

Chia Seeds are Power Packed with Nutrients What can I say … I LOVE Chia Seeds.  They are a staple in my household.  Chia seeds are great in a smoothie, we add them to our nut butters to make a seeded blend, they can be a great egg replacer when made into a gel with... Read More

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CAREFUL! Gluten free does not Mean HEALTHY!

March 22, 2018 1:00 pm Published by Comments Off on CAREFUL! Gluten free does not Mean HEALTHY!

Over the past few years, we have seen the sales of gluten-free products sky rocket.  The larger food companies have caught on to this marketing trend and are now creating all kinds of Gluten-free products which truly have no health benefits or nutritional value.  If you see a product labeled GLUTEN FREE — that certainly... Read More

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Dr. Madda’s Power Breakfast for P3 of the HCG Diet

March 19, 2018 12:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Dr. Madda’s Power Breakfast for P3 of the HCG Diet

Every morning, our very loved Dr. Madda fills up our Vita Mix with all of the nutrient dense foods below and creates his own “Power Breakfast.”  This is how he fuels himself for the entire day until dinner.  It keeps his energy strong and gives him what he needs to get through the day feeling... Read More

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Why We Love Lemons on our HCG Diet Program

March 16, 2018 12:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Why We Love Lemons on our HCG Diet Program

I love encouraging my patients to add lemons to their lives!  They are a wonderful way to cleanse the body and boost immunity.  I always like to share the amazing properties of lemons with my HCG Diet patients. For myself. I drink a glass of water with 1/2 of a lemon squeezed into it to start... Read More