HCG Diet Vegetables: What to Eat on the HCH Diet ‎

Although it may seem as though you are restricted as to what you can eat on the HCG Diet, vegetables, fruits, and protein options will likely surprise you. There is actually a relatively long list of allowable foods for you to choose from each day. The combinations are endless.For example, when looking at vegetables on HCG Diet, today you may decide to make our recipe for Chicken Asparagus Bake. The meal features a full serving of asparagus and chicken – filling both the vegetable and protein requirement. You might even want to change that recipe up a bit by substituting broccoli or another vegetable in place of asparagus. Tomorrow, you may desire some Chicken Tacos served in lettuce leaves. Another day you may crave something more exotic, such as Chicken Cacciatore. With this dish, tomatoes are cooked right in with the chicken. Many of our recipes feature one-dish preparation resulting in quick and easy clean-up.When most people start the HCG diet, what vegetables can I eat is often the question asked most often after they inquire about protein. We know you have concerns about not finding anything you like on the HCG Diet. Do not worry; that will not be the case. Our recipe booklet features so many tasty recipes that you will have to remind yourself to keep trying new things.With so many wonderful options for vegetables in HCG diet recipes, you will have no problem preparing delicious and satisfying meals for yourself as well as your family.

The HCG Diet provides a wide assortment of vegetables to please everyone.

HCG Diet Vegetables Allowed During Phase 1 ‎

Because the weight loss portion of the HCG Diet does not begin until day 3, your choice of vegetables on HCG Diet Phase 1 are endless. The first two days that you inject HCG are your loading days. We want you to consume as much dietary fat as you can. There are no off-limits vegetables for HCG Diet at this time.Go ahead and eat French fries, loaded baked potatoes, sweet potatoes with marshmallows and cinnamon, as well as your favorite types of squash. It will be six weeks before you can have squash, and a bit longer than that before you can have potatoes, so enjoy them during these two days.HCG Diet vegetables allowedduring Phase 1 include everything. Eggplant, pumpkin, pickles, and Brussels sprouts are not allowed again until Phase 3, so enjoy them now. As a matter of fact, eggplant parmigiana and pumpkin pie are two excellent options for mealtime during Phase 1.

All vegetables are allowed during Phase 1 of the HCG Diet.

Phase 2 HCG Diet Vegetables ‎

The HCG diet best vegetables list for Phase 2 gives you many options for lunch and dinner selections. Here is the allowed list of vegetables during Phase 2 of the HCG Diet:

All types of lettuce	Cabbage	Spinach
Chard	Beet greens	Celery
Cucumbers	Tomatoes	Green onions (scallions)
White, red, yellow onions	Asparagus	Broccoli
Cauliflower	Fennel	Red radishes
Sweet or bell peppers	No sugar added organic tomato sauce	No sugar added organic canned tomatoes

When you look at the HCG diet vegetables list above, you will notice that a lot of vegetables you thought were healthy are missing. It is not that they are not healthy; it is that they will hinder your desire to lose weight quickly. Many of the disallowed vegetables have higher natural sugar contents or act as carbohydrates in the body. The HCG Diet was designed with a purpose. Years of trial and error have brought us to a program that works – quickly and effectively. For that reason, please do not eat any vegetables not on the list above while on Phase 2 of the program.Also, the following disallowed list highlights vegetables that you cannot eat until after you have completed the entire HCG Diet protocol:

Carrots	Corn	Green beans
Beets (only the greens are allowed)	Peas	Potatoes (all varieties)
Sweet potatoes or yams	Butternut squash	Beans

Peas and beans are legumes and not actually vegetables, but we want to make it clear that they are not allowed while on the HCG Diet. Dr. Simeon found that mushrooms also slow the weight loss process which is why they are not allowed during Phase 2.In addition to the HCG diet vegetable recipes we previously mentioned, here are some others that feature your vegetable portion right in with the protein:

• Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Rolls
• Lemon Garlic Shirataki Noodles – this is an excellent option for vegans and vegetarians
• Citrus Shrimp & Lettuce Greens
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
• Beef Stew
• Baked Stuffed Tomatoes
• Thai Cucumber Beef Salad – a diet favorite
• Albondigas Soup – a zesty meatball soup made with bok choy, onion, or cabbage

Of course, you are free to use your imagination when preparing your meals – just follow the HCG Diet guidelines for food preparation.

Phase 3 HCG Diet Vegetables You Can Add

Once you complete your 4 to 6 weeks of Phase 2 – depending upon how much weight you have to lose, you will then move forward with Phase 3. It is common to have questions during the HCG diet. How much vegetables to eat at one meal is frequently asked. Your vegetable intake at each meal should weigh between 6 to 8 ounces – or one cup in most cases. Get used to using a kitchen scale as it is essential that you weigh out your protein portions.When you get to Phase 3 of the HCG diet plan, vegetables that will once again take their place on your plate include:

• All squash except butternut
• Pickles
• Pumpkin
• Bok choy
• Eggplant
• Bean sprouts
• Bamboo shoots
• Okra
• Mushrooms
• Sauerkraut
• Brussels sprouts

Best of all, when you add these HCG diet vegetables during Phase 3, you can also start combining more than one at each meal. Go ahead and whip up a quick stir-fry or grill some onions and mushrooms to go with your steak.Weight Loss Medical Center is here to help you lose weight quickly and safely with the HCG Diet. Call us today with any questions or to get started.

Losing weight is easy on the HCG Diet when you have so many tasty options to enjoy!