What is HCG?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, or HCG, is a hormone naturally produced in the body. It has many functions and is used medically to treat a variety of conditions. It is the pregnancy hormone. This hormone allows the body to metabolize fat and use it as energy for both mother and fetus. This acts as a fail-safe mechanism when energy is needed immediately.

The HCG Diet Plan is extremely safe. Women may experience very high levels during pregnancy with no adverse affects. Currently there are no known established clinical side effects other than occasional weakness and low blood sugar often seen in those who skip meals, and constipation seen in those individuals who do not drink enough water or consume enough fiber.

Weight Loss by Multiple Factors

800 Calorie HCG Food Plan and Appetite Suppression

I believe the key to the appetite suppression is the protein present in every meal and in most snacks in my food plan. Starting with eggs, protein bars, shakes and yogurt at breakfast, and then going to lean protein and lunch, for afternoon snacks and for dinner, HCG dieters find their blood sugar stabilized throughout the day and that they are almost never hungry. The appetite suppression also is due the the almost total absence of rapidly absorbed carbs as well as the HCG hormone which acts on the appetite center of the brain to prevent hunger and cravings.

HCG Compatible Proteins Produce Fullness For Hours

Eating protein has the effect of producing satiety for most of the day. If you ever have eaten a heavy carbohydrate meal, then you know that carbs can produce intense hunger in a few hours. Protein when combined with small amounts of healthy fats can keep you full for long periods of time. Eating eggs is the best example of protein producing fullness. Most of my patients have learned that eating 2 eggs at breakfast (13-14 grams of protein) results in fullness most of the day and making better food choices. Egg yolks also contain lutein and xenazanthin which supports eye function. Choline in eggs supports brain function, especially memory.

My recipe book presents hundreds of high protein, zero sugar and low fat recipes suitable for this plan. When you purchase an HCG kit, you can download it for free.

Proteins and Fullness Graph

Green Vegetables Including Broccoli and Cauliflower also have appetite suppressing effects. These vegetables are very bulky and when eaten stretch the stomach. Stretching the stomach produces chemicals which travel to the brain and produce fullness.

HCG Snacks Produce Fullness and Control Blood Sugar

Unlike most HCG food plans, Dr Lipman’s plan is full of snacks which also produce fullness by stabilization of blood sugar and fullness. Not any snack is acceptable. The best snacks are high protein, zero or near zero sugar and fat that come in portion controlled containers. EXTEND bars and shakes( originally made for diabetics and found in the diabetic section of most grocery stores and pharmacies) are among the ideal snacks. Fruits provide just the right amount of carbs so that there is instant energy and meal staying power. Many examples of snacks are provided.

The HCG Food Plan Prevents Cravings

Cravings, an intense desire for a particular type of food, occurring independent of hunger,can ruin any attempt at weight loss. The HCG Food plan is actually a craving control diet. Most patients I treat, are delighted when feel in control of their cravings for sweets. The more control, the easier is the weight loss. In addition to the fruits and vegetables, my food plan offers many low carb processed foods appropriate for the HCG diet. All of the products contain 2 grams of sugar and 2 grams of fat or less. I call these foods, the “look-a likes”–they look, taste, smell and feel like the originals. Snacking on these foods on a regular basis prevents reaching for the really bad foods that surround everyone almost all of the time.

What sets Dr Lipman’s HCG Diet Plan Apart From the Other Diet Plans?

You will not find my food plan sold by other companies; it is a proprietary plan designed to help people lose weight safely and quickly. It was designed after treating thousands of patients in Dr Lipman’s Miami, Fl medical weight loss office. It has been constantly updated year after year. You benefit from Dr Lipman’s research into finding the best food choices and HCG product. Its based on Dr Lipman’s New 800 Calorie HCG Food plan.

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