If you are on the HCG diet program, you have to adhere to a very stringent diet over a course of 42 days. The diet is comprised of two phases. For the first 21 days you need to maintain a calorie limit of 500 calories a day. During the second phase this restriction is increased slightly to 1000 calories a day. A daily dose of the synthesized version of the hormone called Sublingual HCG is administered to dieters intravenously through injections or orally using HCG drops.
The HCG Diet in a Nutshell
So how does it work? The Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone or HCG is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced in the placenta of pregnant women. When this hormone is injected into an obese individual, it sends signals to the brain which in turn alters the metabolism of the individuals body by burning up all the accumulated fat into energy. The potent combination of the HCG hormone along with the calorie restriction imposed on the dieter makes him start losing weight drastically.
In order for the HCG diet to work effectively it is important to remain steadfast to the diet for a period of 42 days. A lot of people are confused about what to eat and what to avoid during the HCG diet program so that they do not exceed the calorie restriction.
Dinner Recipe
Here are 2 dishes that are both delicious and very low in fat and calories, which you can safely eat for dinner:
Shish kabobs:
Ingredients -
100 grams of lean chicken breasts or shrimp mince
1 onion
1 tomato
2 bell peppers
1 tbsp of oil
A dash of lemon juice
Method
Begin by chopping the onions into strips and set them aside.
Cut the chicken breasts into medium slices and mix it with non fat oil and lemon juice. Allow this to marinade for at least 2 hours.
Place the chicken slices, the bell peppers together on the skewer along with the onions.
Put this into your grill and allow it to cook thoroughly for about 20 minutes.
And your delicious shish kabobs are ready to be served hot!
Sauted Broccoli:
Ingredients-
100 grams of fresh broccoli
1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
2 minced cloves of garlic
1tsp of lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Cut the broccoli into florets.
Place the broccoli in a pot and allow it to boil in salted water.
Once that simmers down drain the water.
Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the chopped pieces of garlic in it for about a minute.
Now add the boiled broccoli and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
You can accompany these two dishes with 2 slices of whole wheat bread which is also low in calories. This recipe makes for a scrumptious dinner while restricting your intake of calories to a minimum.
Bon apptit!
