New Protein, Low Carbs and Snacks in 2014 for the 800 Calorie HCG Diet

When it comes to dieting one size certainly does not fit all. In Dr Lipman’s first book on the HCG diet almost 3 years ago, New Pounds and Inches, he made some radical changes to Dr. Simeons’ original HCG diet plan, including increasing the calories form 500 to 800, increasing breakfast, adding a 3rd fruit, making the vegetables unlimited (except for carrots, corn and peas), increasing protein portion at dinner as well as adding a number of low calorie, low fat and low sugar snacks. Dr Lipman determined his additions from the results he observed treating thousands of patients in his weight loss practice in Miami, FL.

His patients have been willing to make changes and experiment with the foods and drinks in order to make a more tolerable food plan and at the same time to adjust the foods to their individual preferences. Using food products that were made available during the low carb craze of 2004 and more recently for diabetics, he has added and subtracted numerous products, closely following the weight and fat burning status of his patients and arrived at new 800 Calorie A Day HCG food Plan. This food plan presented below is still evolving every day as Dr Lipman’s and his patients continue to make changes.

New 800 Calorie HCG Diet

He continues to add more new foods in the 800 calorie HCG diet. He recognizes that most people are not comfortable eating only 500 calories. Certainly, it’s not enough calories for most men. For many women, its also too low. It leads to episodes of low blood sugar reactions and feelings of deprivation.He has increased the choices slightly for men since they require a little more food than women. HCG diet drops are extremely safe for both women and men. Men do not to be concerned about any “hormonal” problems from HCG.

Basis of the 800 Calorie HCG Diet

The basis of the new 800 Calorie HCG diet remains protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The protein at breakfast can be eggs, preferably egg whites or 1 whole egg and several egg whites, egg beaters, low fat cottage cheese, no fat cottage cheese, no fat, no sugar yogurt. New high protein, low fat and almost zero carb shakes or bars are featured. There are very specific products that met certain requirements. Fruits have been expanded to included pears, all berries, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruits peaches, limes and lemons, as well as plums, but not bananas or grapes. Apples remain the most important. Instead of measuring vegetables or alternating vegetables—all vegetables are permitted except no carrots, corn or peas in unlimited quantities. This is because the calories and carbs in most vegetables are so low as to not really count. Avocados are eliminated.

How HCG Foods Were Selected:
Each new food selection follows the principles of Dr. Simeons’ original protocol–i.e lean protein, minimal fat and sugar. We have used the the “2+2″ rule for selecting prepared foods that have both sugar and fat. It means that products (assuming calories are appropriate) must have 2 grams of sugar or less and 2 grams of fat or less. When either value is slightly higher, i.e. 2.5 grams of sugar, then use the total which should still be less than 4.

Dr. Lipman uses thumbnail pictures of food choices that illustrate brand names (when available) preparations and portions in all of his weight loss plans. His HCG Food Plan is presented on 5×7 inch color foldouts included in every HCG kit. Here is part of the current 2014 HCG Food Plan illustrating breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
You can download these menus for free.

Breakfast HCG Food Plan

Dinner or Lunch Plan

New Foods for 800 Calorie HCG Diet for 2014

Proteins in the New 800 Calorie HCG Diet

Protein include fish, chicken (white meat instead of dark meat), beef, are encouraged. Shrimp, lobster, scallops are felt to be excellent. Portions are dependent on the calories with larger portions of lower calorie proteins like fish, lobster and shrimp and slightly larger portions at dinner than lunch. We use the palm of the hand to measure portions. It permits larger men who have larger hands to have slightly larger portions.

Carbs in the New 800 Calorie HCG Diet: Using Low Carb Wraps

Dr Lipman began with what Dr. Simeons approved in his original Diet—the Grissini Bread sticks and the Melba toasts. Using the original approved Melba toast from the Simeons plan, Dr Lipman has used these numbers and extrapolated to include any carbs with similar glycemic indices and net carbs and sugars to pick more modern day products for the new 800 calorie hcg diet. He found numerous acceptable low calorie, low fat, low carb and zero sugar products that were HCG friendly To make sure they would “ work” he had his patients test their urine for ketones while on the diet to see if they were still burning fat when using these products. Here are some of the Melba like products he found in 2011 that were included that behaved exactly like Melba toasts.

Snacks

Carbs in the 800 Calorie HCG Diet

For 2014, Dr Lipman decided to continue his testing on carb products. He tried rye bread and some whole grain bread products. The carb levels or sugar levels were too high and all of his patients stopped burning fat when they added even on slice of these breads. Finally, in mid 2012, he found several low carb, high protein, high fiber wraps that behaved exactly like the Melba toasts. These include the Flat Out Wraps and La Tortilla Wraps.

La Tortilla Wrap with Nutrition Label

By far, La Tortilla Factory wraps are the best product. The are purchased from the bread section of most supermarkets and they come in 50 calorie and 80 calories sizes. Here are the nutrition labels. Compare the nutrition labels of the La Tortilla product with the label from the Melba toast. Since there are two Melba toasts a day, we need to double the numbers on the Melba toasts label and compare that to the 50 calorie La Tortilla label.

Melba Toast Nutrition Label

Its obvious the La Tortilla Low carb wrap is just about the same calories, its loaded with protein and fiber that add to the fullness, the actual net carbs are ½ that of the two Melba toasts and the sugars are equal.Its an outstanding product for the HCG diet. Its 60 years ahead of the 1950’s Melba toast.

Snacks in the 800 Calorie HCG Diet for 2014

Similar to the Carb story, Dr Lipman has added numerous ultra low calorie snacks most of which have been designed for diabetics or used in the low carb craze from 2004. He has divided his snacks into two groups. All of his snacks are no sugar or have sugars of 2 grams or less and come in portion controlled containers. The first group are 70 calories or less. The second group are 30 calorie or less. Look at the bottom image in this post for the many ultra low calorie snacks available. Most of these snacks have nearly zero sugar and very, very little calories. They add some variety to the diet and make the whole weight loss process so much easier.

Snacks HCG Diet

Find the Best HCG Foods On a Food Label

The standard nutrition label serves as the best technique to find the best foods and drinks for the HCG diet. Remember, the total calories should not be more than 800 calories per day. Using Dr Lipman’s food menus you can chose your foods by the thumbnail pictures which show you portions, preparations and even best brands.

However, sometimes you want to try new brands and new foods. Use a food label to help you. The following video will show you how to find the best choices

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