HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Baked Blackened Tilapia low carb

Line a small baking dish with foil.
100 g tilapia
Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning & parsley.
Squeeze half a lemon on top.
Preheat oven 400°
Bake 12-14 minutes or until fish flakes.

HCG Diet Phase 3 P3 Foods to eat - This are the foods that work best for me

Traditionally these are the foods you can eat and add in during the first 3 weeks of P3 - Click here

But I've found that these foods actually work better, keep in mind to stay under 22 carbs per day and watch your "bad" fat intake with oil, cream, butter, etc. And as always, read every label to make sure it doesn't have any hidden sugars, starches, etc. The first 4 times I did P3 of the HCG diet, I counted calories and still gained weight even with steak days. The past couple of times, I stuck with a low carb diet, didn't necessarily pay too much attention to the calories but definitely to the carbs. I like to stay in the 15 carb range the first week and up to 20-22 the 2nd & 3rd weeks. The 4th week I add fruits sparingly...and still no weight gain which means no steak days!

Proteins:
Flounder, Salmon, Herring, Sardines, Sole, Tuna, Trout, Cod, Halibut
Cornish hen, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Pheasant, Quail, Turkey, Ostrich
Crab, Oyster, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Squid, Lobster, Crayfish/Crawfish
Bacon, Beef, Ham, Lamb, Pork, Veal, Venison
Eggs

Fats: - SPARINGLY
Butter, NSA (no sugar added) Mayo, Olive oil, Vegetable oils, light, sour & heavy cream (limit 3 Tablespoons per day), Stevia (read labels for hidden additives), Unsweetened almond milk

Dressings:  - SPARINGLY
Caesar, Ranch, Bleu cheese, Balsamic vinegar

Fruit:
Limes, Lemons (limit 3 Tablespoons of juice per day)

Cheese:
Parmesan, Chevre, Bleu, Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, Cream cheese, Swiss, Feta, Havarti, etc.

Alcohol:
Bourbon, Vodka, Rum, Scotch, Gin, Tequilla, Whisky, Brandy, Cognac, Mezcal, Red wine, White wine

Nuts & seeds, including their flour or butters: (read labels) - SPARINGLY
Almonds, Cashews, Unsweetened coconut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia, Pecans, Walnuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Pinon nuts, Pistachios, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds

Vegetables:
Sprouts, Chicory, Endive, Escarole, Watercress, Arugula, Radishes, Spinach, Bok Choy, Lettuce, Turnip Greens, Heart of palm, green and black olives, Mushrooms, Artichoke, Collard greens, Dill pickles, Sauerkraut, Avocado, Onion, Zucchini, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Okra, Rhubarb, Swiss Chard, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Kale, Turnip, Tomato, Jicama, Yellow squash, Cabbage, Green beans, Brussel sprouts, Spaghetti squash, Pumpkin, Garlic, Snow peas

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Tuna & Apple "TAPAS"

Mix well:
100g tuna canned in water, well drained
2t - 1T dill (no sugar) relish
2t mustard - I used a no sugar horseradish mustard
Salt & Pepper, to taste

Top tuna salad on slices of a small apple.

HcG diet recipe phase 3 P3: ROASTED CHICKEN CREAMY SALAD

4 C diced roasted chicken, about a 3-5 lb roasted whole chicken (pick one up at the grocery store)
1 apple, diced
1 1/2 t dried tarragon
1 T dried or 2 T fresh parsley
1 C mayonnaise
juice of 1 lime
1 t Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste 

Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

4-6 servings

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Orange Curry Chicken & Rice alternative (cabbage)

100g skinless boneless chicken
2 C cabbage finely chopped into rice sized or noodle size pieces

1 C chicken broth or water

1/2 t cumin

1/2 T curry

2 T minced onion

2 clove garlic crush and minced

Salt & Pepper

1/2 T Bragg's liquid aminos
1/4-1/2 T apple cider vinegar

juice of 1 Cutie orange & pulp

In a large frying pan, saute chicken in a little Bragg's liquid aminos over medium high heat. Add the rest of ingredients and cook until cabbage is tender adding more water or broth as necessary. Cook down until no liquid is left. Serve hot.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Tuna Salad

I know, I know. It's not on Dr. Simeon's original protocol BUT did you know that they only had canned tuna in oil back then? Yeah, so of course it wouldn't be on his protocol. I've read a lot about others eating canned tuna in water with no problems, so I tried it and I didn't have any problems either. In fact I had .8 lb loss one day and another day was 1 lb loss.

1/2 C (2/3 can) canned white albacore tuna in water
1 homemade HcG diet refrigerator pickle, chopped
1/4 apple, chopped
mustard, to taste
salt & pepper, to taste

Mix altogether and serve.

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Huevos Ranchos or Chili Eggs

Cook 1 clove minced garlic with 4 egg whites until eggs are cooked through.

Add 1 C organic low sodium chicken broth or water & 1 chopped tomato. Turn burner up to high heat.

Stir in 1 T red chili powder, 1 t oregano, 1/2 t dried onion flakes, 1/2 t pepper, 2 dashes Frank's hot sauce, 1/2 t cumin. Boil down until just a little sauce remains. Serve immediately. 

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Egg Drop Soup

GREAT for that day you're not feeling well or on a chilly day!

Surprisingly really good and filling!

In a medium saucepan, heat 4 C organic low sodium chicken broth on high heat. Add 1/4 C chopped scallions or onions. In a measuring cup, beat 4 egg whites with 1T water. When broth is nearly at a boil, slowly drip egg whites in the soup. Continue to cook for another 30 sec to 1 min. Remove from heat, add pepper to taste. 

HcG diet recipe phase 2 P2: Tomato Basil baked chicken

Place 100g boneless skinless chicken in small baking pan. Add a little water or low sodium no sugar added chicken broth to the pan (1-2 T). Top with organic tomato paste or sauce, poultry seasoning & basil. Bake in preheated oven 350° uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

HCG Diet Phase 2 P2 recipe: Mexican chicken & cabbage

In 3 years, I just started my 4th round of the HCG diet. I don't know about you but it's not that this diet is that hard if you're organized and you make all your own food at home, it's that it's so mundane during P2. Because of that, I'm constantly trying to come up with new flavors, with the little list of foods we can eat during P2, that's hard.

In a non stick skillet, cook over medium-high heat, 100g chicken in a little water, ACV, organic (NO SUGAR) chicken broth or amino acids. Add 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 t or more to taste cumin & 1/4 t or more to taste chili powder. Add water or chicken broth along with shredded cabbage. To make it easy and organized, I buy the bagged shredded cabbage from Walmart (approx 75 calories for the whole bag). Cook down. Add more water or broth as needed. Mix in a tablespoon full or more fresh chopped cilantro. Mix well. Remove from heat and serve.

HCG DIET Phase 3 (P3) RECIPE: Crispy fried chicken

2-3 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
4-5 eggs, whisked
1/2 C Parmesan

Dip nuggets in eggs then in a Ziploc bag, toss with Parmesan. In a skillet over medium high heat, add oil about half way up. Add chicken when oil is heated. Move around and cook until golden brown and stark white on the inside.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Chicken Cabbage Scramble

Saute in a non stick skillet:

100g chicken

2 cloves minced garlic

Add:

Half a head of chopped cabbage

1 t organic mustard

homemade chicken or vegetable stock
salt & pepper to taste

Saute until liquid is gone. 

Serve immediately.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Tomato Basil Soup

2 servings 

approx 2 C each

2 C homemade chicken broth

2 C tomatoes

3 oz organic tomato paste

1 T basil

2 cloves minced garlic

1 t garlic powder

1/4 t oregano

pinch marjoram

salt & pepper to taste

Puree altogether. Heat until it starts to boil, then reduce and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Buffalo Chicken Wraps

This is my second favorite thing to eat while in P2!

In a ziploc, add & mix:
100g chicken
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
1/4 C water
1-2 t cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you like it)
1-2 t chili powder

Drain liquid and grill or bake chicken. Shred or chop cooked chicken. Add to lettuce leaves. Crumble up your melba toast then add Frank's hot pepper sauce.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Buffalo Chicken Cucumber Cups

1 can chicken breast
2 small tomatoes
1 medium sized cucumber
3 T. Franks hot sauce
Pinch of Chili Powder
Pinch of Pepper

Rinse can of chicken and pour into a small mixing bowl. Chop tomatoes into small pieces and add to chicken. Add chili powder, pepper, and hot sauce to the bowl and mix well. Set aside. Peel cucumber and cut into 2 inch sections. Remove the membrane using a measuring spoon. Throw membrane away. Divide half a cup of chicken mixture between the cups. Save the remaining chicken mixture for leftovers.

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Juice of 3 segments of grapefruit, reserve other segments.
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Stevia to taste

Combine juices and vinegar together. Add stevia to taste. Pour over mixed
green salad and top with remaining grapefruit segments. Use as a marinade for fish,
shrimp or chicken. Add salt and fresh ground pepper.

Makes 1-2 servings (1 fruit)

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Chicken Salad

100 grams of chicken
2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon organic poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon minced onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook chicken in a little water or chicken broth. Finely chop all ingredients.
Mix with spices and additional liquid ingredients.
Serve with celery sticks.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable)

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Chicken and Cabbage Soup

100 grams chicken
Cabbage
2 cups chicken broth (or substitute 1 cup water for 1 cup broth)
2 tablespoons Bragg's amino acids (optional)
2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
1 tablespoon chopped onion
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon rosemaryCayenne to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine chicken and spices in medium saucepan. Bring broth to a boil.
Add cabbage. Reduce heat and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes. Add
additional water to broth as needed. Variations: change the spices and add
fresh tarragon or turmeric. Add a ¼ lemon with rind to the broth and
simmer for a rich lemon flavor.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable)

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Lemon Dill Fish

Lemon Dill Fish
100 grams any kind of white fish
4 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh dill
1 clove garlic crushed and minced
1 tablespoon minced onion
Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauté fish with lemon juice, vegetable broth, and vinegar. Add garlic, onion,
and fresh dill. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until fish is
completely cooked. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein)

HCG DIET Phase 2 (P2) RECIPE : Boneless Hot Wings

Boneless Hot Wings
100g chicken breast tenders
1/4 c vinegar
1/4 c water
1-2 T cayenne pepper
1-2 T chili powder (adjust as needed)
1. In small bowl, mix vinegar, water, and cayenne pepper.
2. Add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for 1-2 hrs.
3. Preheat oven to 350.
4. Add chili powder to a small dish and dip chicken in chili powder.
5. Place on rack in baking pan.
6. Bake 15-20 mins turning halfway through.
7. Serve immediately with some homemade buffalo sauce, homemade bbq sauce or Frank's Original Red
Hot Sauce.