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Miracle Noodles on the HCG Diet!

March 13, 2018 12:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Miracle Noodles on the HCG Diet!

I have to admit myself that miracle noodles almost seem too good to be true.  They remind me of ‘glass noodles’ from a Thai restaurant. No calories, no carbs, no sugar — simply pure fiber.  They are made form the Japanese yam called konjac. The fiber in the miracle noodles is called “glocomannan.” In my... Read More

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Hunger Issues with the HCG Diet for Weight Loss

March 10, 2018 12:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Hunger Issues with the HCG Diet for Weight Loss

Fortunately, for most HCG Diet patients hunger and cravings are surprisingly not an issue.  At least a few times a day in my private practice I hear patients tell me that  it is actually hard for them to consume the daily food intake on the diet.  There are surely patients who get hungry right around the time... Read More

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The Many Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and Beyond

March 7, 2018 12:16 pm Published by Comments Off on The Many Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and Beyond

We have all heard about apple cider vinegar and all of the millions of things it is said to do for the body.  In fact, there have been detailed accounts of its uses that date way back hundreds of years ago.  I always feel that those time tested remedies hold some real water.  The father... Read More

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Binge Eating at Night Causes Weight Gain

March 4, 2018 12:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Binge Eating at Night Causes Weight Gain

Night Time Cravings and Night Time Binging For many of our HCG Diet patients, the calories come at night after the sun goes down.  “I am mindful all day long and then as soon as the sun goes down, I lose all will power and these cravings begin,” says one of my frustrated HCG Diet patients.  This... Read More

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Simple Ways to Reduce Fat Stores on the Body

March 1, 2018 11:32 am Published by Comments Off on Simple Ways to Reduce Fat Stores on the Body

  Believe it or not, diet and exercise are certainly not the only 2 parameters in your life that you can use to control your body composition. There are so many other systems in our bodies that can be optimized to make our bodies stronger, more efficient calorie burners.  Diet and exercise are important to... Read More

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Sugar is a Legal Drug and it is not Good for your Health

February 28, 2018 11:24 am Published by Comments Off on Sugar is a Legal Drug and it is not Good for your Health

This is one of the first thing we teach in the educational aspect of our HCG Diet Program This is not new news SUGAR CAN RUIN YOUR HEALTH.  However, even with this knowledge, sugar continues to be packed into the food that we consume and it has a huge impact on our health.  In a... Read More

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Parsely/Apple Salad for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet!

February 25, 2018 11:19 am Published by Comments Off on Parsely/Apple Salad for Phase 2 of the HCG Diet!

Delicious, Refreshing HCG Diet Parsley/Apple Salad Truly, this is one of my long time favorites. Nothing can beat the freshness that comes with this salad.  Not to mention it is packed full of vitamins, minerals and amazing fiber!  I find this salad to be filling and very satisfying as well.  I began making this way... Read More

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I Dare You – Start Your Day off Positive

February 22, 2018 11:01 am Published by Comments Off on I Dare You – Start Your Day off Positive

Create a Happy Day Right from the Start   We can eat the healthiest food and get our daily dose of great exercise … but, if we are feeling stress and seriousness all day long then what fun is that!  Yes, in the modern busy world we are all running around a thousand miles an... Read More

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BPA – bisphenol-A and it’s Impact on our Weight and Health

February 19, 2018 10:43 am Published by Comments Off on BPA – bisphenol-A and it’s Impact on our Weight and Health

BPA Causes Endocrine Disruption Well, as you can see from the title, I am not a fan of BPA.  This stuff has been around for over 10 years.  We have known since the thirties that this stuff can act like estrogen in our bodies.  However, since industry found this stuff so useful in creating strong... Read More

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Keeping Caloric Intake Optimal after the HCG Diet

February 16, 2018 10:35 am Published by Comments Off on Keeping Caloric Intake Optimal after the HCG Diet

A “normal” Caloric Intake is Recommended After the HCG Diet While on phase II of the HCG Diet, the body is in a unique state where the Rx HCG is helping the body to turn over between 1500 and 2500 calories daily while following a very specific phase II HCG Diet food plan. It is for... Read More