HCG Diet for Vegetarians – What You Can Eat

The original HCG Diet protocol offered options for vegetarians that those dieters who eat meat could not consume during Phase 2 – rapid weight loss. According to Dr. A.T.W. Simeons, vegetarians should drink one pint of non-fat milk each day, with a current recommendation of only buying organic since hormone use in cows has changed significantly since the 1950s. Carrying out the HCG Diet for vegetarians is not difficult at all if you eat fish or shellfish, as you will still have many protein options available to you each day.

Maintaining the HCG Diet plan for vegetarians is hardest for vegans who often use legumes as a primary source of protein. If you are a vegan, we recommend speaking with one of our clinical HCG Diet advisors here at Weight Loss Medical Center to discuss your options before getting started.

Following the HCG Diet vegetarian menu plan is the same as for everyone else – you get to choose one protein source and one vegetable at each meal (lunch and dinner). A piece of approved fruit or handful of approved berries is also allowed with each meal. Breakfast consists of one apple or small grapefruit. If desired, you may have one egg at breakfast. A small apple may be consumed as a snack between meals.

All other foods and seasoning options are the same on the HCG Diet for vegetarians’ menu. Drink water throughout the day and with each meal. Coffee or tea are also allowed, with approved sweeteners such as stevia, and one tablespoon of non-fat milk for the coffee in addition to what you may drink as a protein option each day.

Protein Options for Vegetarians on the HCG Diet Phase 2

The HCG Diet meal plan for vegetarians who consume fish and shellfish is quite extensive. Protein options that come from the sea include:

• Mahi-Mahi
• Snapper
• Pollack
• Grouper
• Flounder
• Tilapia
• Lobster
• Crab
• Shrimp

Other protein options on the HCG Diet vegetarian food list include:

• Non-fat milk
• Cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Plain, non-fat yogurt
• Tofu

When following the HCG Diet for vegetarians, please buy organic dairy options to avoid an adverse impact on your metabolism. Vegetarians often lose weight a bit slower than those HCG dieters who consume meat. Dairy products may slow down your overall weight loss, but you will still see excellent success with the HCG Diet.

You will find many HCG Diet for vegetarian recipes in the guide we provide, and you may also modify some of the others using tofu as your protein choice.

A few of the recipes that you can exchange tofu for chicken include:

• Tofu Curry
• Tofu Tacos
• Sweet and Sour Tofu

Some of our favorite fish and seafood recipes for vegetarians on the HCG Diet include:

• Lemon Zest Crab Cakes
• Citrus Mahi-Mahi
• Citrus Shrimp & Lettuce Greens
• Chinese Steamed Fish

As you can see, you do have many options for tasty meals while on the HCG Diet. The addition of Shirataki Noodles (also called Miracle Noodles), is an excellent substitute for pasta or rice. At less than 10 calories a serving, you can still enjoy some trimmed down versions of your favorite pasta or “fried rice” dishes.

Protein Options for Vegetarians on the HCG Diet Phase 3

When you get to Phase 3 of the HCG Diet vegetarian meal plan, you will be able to incorporate many other protein choices into your daily diet. Some hard cheeses, as well as butter (preferably organic from grassfed cows), are included when you enter Phase 3.

During this phase of the HCG Diet, you will also increase your calorie intake each day. You will begin by going up to 1,000 calories for a week or two before raising that to 1,200. Your advisor here at our HCG Diet Clinic will guide you through this phase. For those who are going to repeat Phase 2 to further their weight loss, Phase 3 may be shorter than for those who have completed their weight loss.

Other protein choices for Phase 3 of the HCG Diet vegetarian plan include:

• Salmon
• Tuna
• Clams
• Oysters
• Hummus
• Nuts
• Cream cheese

By following our plan to succeed at the HCG Diet for vegetarians, you can expect to lose weight faster than you thought possible. Please contact Weight Loss Medical Center to speak with a clinical diet advisor who can help guide you to the body you desire.