Nut butters can be a great source of protein, vitamins, fats and minerals. This is especially true if the nuts are from an organic, raw source and if the nut butters have minimal processing. I like to make my own by getting really clean organic, raw nuts (most of mine come from Italy where they... Read More
Believe it or not, avocado seeds are a high source of nutrition. If you eat avocado’s regularly like we do in my family you might want to keep the seed. I usually cut it into small pieces or grate it into small shavings and put it in a smoothie. The smoothie taste test in my... Read More
The HCG Diet was not created with vegetarian protein options in mind. Over the years, we have come up with a few options that seem to work without causing long plateau’s on the program. I also welcome my vegetarians to try certain higher protein options that have not been clinically tested over time and to see... Read More
ne of the things that I really love most about the HCG Diet is that it gives patients an opportunity to look at the triggers that lead to eating. We live in a world today with a a major eating disorder — a crazy emotional eating crisis. Human beings long ago ate only when they... Read More
This is a delicious recipe. I made this last night for my children to have for breakfast this morning. I have made chia seed pudding many different ways but this really tastes like that sweet, custardy deliciousness of tapioca pudding. It also packs in a big punch with nutrition. Chia seeds are a “superfood”... Read More
I find that many of my HCG Diet patients feel quite nervous as they move forward into phase III. They are fearful of eating more food and gaining weight. I have facilitated nearly 2000 patients on this weight loss journey and I am often amazed at how easily patients maintain their weight loss when they follow... Read More
The main reason I like to eat at home is because then I know what is in my food. As we all know, a lot of restaurant food is not the highest quality and all kinds of salts and things get smothered all over it to add some tasty flavor. Some say that eating... Read More
It is true! In my own life, digestive enzyme support is an asset to me. If I feel “full” or “bloated” as I do when I eat some foods, a high quality digestive enzyme formula always helps me out. Ideally, you should take them 15 minutes or so before a meal but, they even... Read More
My name is Michael, I am a 44 year old paralegal in Portland, Oregon. All of my life, I was chubby and felt like was in a battle with my weight. As a kid, I tried hard to stay active. My parents did their best, but our home was filled with junk food and I... Read More
The HCG Diet is a wonderful way for patients to break sugar addictions. We have lots of patients who come into our office with some level of sugar addiction. Most people report that when the evening comes they begin to think about sugar. First step with our sugar craving patients is to optimize the gastro intestinal tract.... Read More