{"id":92,"date":"2012-08-02T18:29:22","date_gmt":"2012-08-02T18:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.xtremehcgdrops.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2012-08-02T18:29:52","modified_gmt":"2012-08-02T18:29:52","slug":"shopping-hcg-diet-filling-basket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.xtremehcgdrops.com\/blog\/shopping-hcg-diet-filling-basket\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping for the HCG Diet &#8211; Filling Your Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-94\" title=\"Shopping for HCG\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xtremehcgdrops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/healthyshop.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping for HCG\" width=\"378\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.xtremehcgdrops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/healthyshop.jpg 378w, http:\/\/www.xtremehcgdrops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/healthyshop-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/> Many of our customers ask us about their trips to the grocery store and just what they should buy. \u00a0There is no one size fits all answer to this question, but a great start is to employ a variety of different vegetables and fruits as allowed by the program.<\/p>\n<p>There really is no limitation as far as what kind of vegetables or fruits to buy, as such, people should be encouraged to experiment to find the proper balance that works best for them. \u00a0A proper program will entail the use of beef, fish, and chicken all together as their protein sources. \u00a0Protein shakes as well can be employed as meal replacements as part of the program. \u00a0Protein shakes should be protein isolates, or a similar whey alternative that contains very low amounts of calories and fat. \u00a0However, there are no &#8220;HCG diet&#8221; specific protein products that we recommend, as there are many out there that work quite well.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, almost all vegetables and fruits are allowed on the program. \u00a0Of particular note is the things that are not, however. \u00a0Things like rice, potatoes and corn are not allowed in phase 2 as the high starch and high carbohydrates in these violates the HCG diet. \u00a0Examples of proper vegetables are cabbage, lettuce,\u00a0cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, leeks, and onions (though there are many more). \u00a0Nearly all fruits are allowed, minus those that have very high carbohydrates.<\/p>\n<p>When beginning Phase 2, there are simply too many recipe ideas to mention. \u00a0We have tried in the past to talk about the various tools for success on the HCG diet, but finding good tasting recipes is always a great idea. \u00a0There are many choices out there, but generally, keep in mind the various caloric limitations. \u00a0Per day, a person should keep below 700 calories and below 60g of carbs on phase 2. \u00a0Melba toast, for instance, can be replaced with Grissini, or can be made at home. \u00a0 You can actually make homemade melba toast using the recipe below.<\/p>\n<p>You will need 8 slices of white bread<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat a broiler on high and place the bread on both sides in turn, toasting each<\/li>\n<li>Remove the bread crust and then, as you hold the toast flat, slide a sharp knife between the toasted edges in order to split the bread, as such you will have 8 slices with toasting on only a single side<\/li>\n<li>Cut the slices each into 4 triangles equally sized, and then continue to toast under the broiler, untoasted sides pointing up, until golden and the edges of the bread curl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of our customers ask us about their trips to the grocery store and just what they should buy. \u00a0There is no one size fits all answer to this question, but a great start is to employ a variety of different vegetables and fruits as allowed by the program. 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