Similar to the original 500 Calorie HCG Diet from Dr. Simeons in 1954, we eliminate most of the major carbs, including bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, red and black beans, and all foods and drinks with sugar. The major differences in the new plan are the allowance of 3 fruits per day, larger lunches, and low-calorie, sugar-free snacks.
HCG Diet Plan Phase 2: Why Add New Foods Choices
HCG diet phase 2 is the center of the 800 calorie HCG Diet. The National Institutes of Health reviews variety and balance in a weight loss plan. They write “Consuming a wider variety of nutrient-dense foods may promote adherence to healthful dietary patterns, leading to improved dietary quality and enhanced metabolic health.” HCG diet plan phase 2 is based on a variety in food groups, tastes, and choices to relieve the boredom and feelings of deprivation that were present in the original Simeons 500 calorie HCG diet and are present in many other very low carb diets today. HCG foods for 2020 is presented in multiple food menus below, the smaller meal is at lunch and the larger meal at dinner. This is to avoid 2 large meals a day. In addition, the ultra low carb veggie carb-based pasta and rice usually need to be prepared at home. Many new foods have been introduced for breakfast,
How New Foods are Added to the 800 Calorie HCG Diet Phase 2
New foods for the HCG diet in 2024 include not only hundreds of snacks but also substantial carb substitutes. Starting with the parameters of Dr. Simeons’ plan regarding carbs and sugars, we added many new products that were not available in his era.
I have added low-carb products such as Wasa Crackers, wraps, and pitas that follow the carbs and calories of the Melba Toasts from the 1950’s. I have also added protein shakes and bars containing 0-2 grams of sugar and less than 5 grams of carbs. Recently we have added many low calorie/low carb-low fat snacks. Even low carb bagels and breads are acceptable. The key is to avoiding high carb foods with high glycemic indices. The more the variety and the better the food plan adds more choices, the better chance of long term success. Recent additions also include low carb, high protein chips such as Flex, Puffs and Atkins as well as similar high protein crackers.
HCG Diet Sample Menu for Phase 2
Note that all of the snacks in the groups below contain low fat and low sugar or no sugar. Almost all of the choices provide easy control.
Proteins:
eggs, egg beaters, beef (lean), chicken breast (skinless), white meat turkey, turkey burgers, sea bass, sole, flounder, halibut, grouper, snapper, tilapia, perch, oysters, lobster, crab, shrimp, scallops, clams
Lunch meats:
turkey, chicken, ham, and roast beef (baked or oven roasted, no honey, maple or sugar seasoning), Pre-packed in water: white albacore tuna, chicken in packs or cans, Tyson or Perdue Cooked Chicken Strips
Lunch:
4 oz of fish, chicken, turkey (white meat of both), or beef,low-calorie & low-carb wraps and pitas
Dinner:
in addition to lunch selections, there are numerous HCG friendly frozen entrees with low or no carbs like Atkins, etc., shirataki noodles, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, cauliflower mashed potato substitute
Bars:
Extend, Atkins, Quest, and Detour brands of high protein low sugar bars. Vegetarian– non dairy bars are also
available, just watch the carbs. Newer brands include Budda Keto Bars using pea protein and Soon To Go Soft Keto bars with 2 net carbs/bar.
Shakes:
Extend, Pure Protein, EAS Light, Muscle Milk Light, Premier Protein brands of high protein, low sugar shakes (calories 160 or less, 2-3 g sugar or less 10g protein or more)
Fruits:
(3 per day) apples, peaches, all berries (1/2 cup), pear, orange, tangerines, grapefruit (1/2), cantaloupe, nectarine (lime and lemons are free)
Vegetables:
unlimited – spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, asparagus, onions, celery, parsnip, broccoli, radishes, kale, brussel sprouts, green beans, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, dill pickles, bean sprouts, beets, squash(summer squash has limited portions due to high carbs), eggplant, bok choy, pumpkin, leeks, collards, bamboo shoots, sprouts, snow peas
Teas and Beverages:
diet sodas, green tea, black tea, carbonated water, coffee, tea, crystal light, Diet V-8 Splash, PowerAde Zero (no sugar), Silk Brand light vanilla soymilk or unsweetened organic original (6 oz.), Silk Brand unsweetened Almond Milk (6 oz.), very limited low/no fat cow’s milk (less than ¼ cup), Coffee mate (original), Designer Whey Protein to Go packets
Salad Dressings:
Walden Farms No Calorie/No Fat/No sugar dressings, Light Italian dressing (Wishbone, Kens, or Newman’s Own brand ONLY), very limited olive oil
Condiments and Additives:
one tablespoon of fat free half and half, Equal, Splenda, Stevia, Heinz reduced sugar ketchup, soy, Tabasco, Picante, horseradish, PAM and other no calorie aerosol based cooking sprays, pickles (not sweet), olives (2-3), sugar free salsa, new Erythritol natural substitute sugar. RAO makes great new marina sauce with only 5 net carbs per 1/2 cup.
Seasonings:
unlimited – lemon, garlic, thyme, parsley, plum vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, basil, pepper, balsamic vinegar, garlic salt
Noodles:
Miracle noodles, Shirataki noodles (usually found in produce section of supermarket – must be kept cold), Birdseye Vegetable pasta and Impastable Pasta
Crackers and Breads:
(3 a day) Melba toasts, grissini bread sticks, Wasa, Finn, Gilda toasts, new products that had their basis in Keto Diet include Zero Carb bagels, Just the Cheese, Zero Carb bread
Cereals: Catalina Crunch makes a new link of HCG and Keto friendly cereals.
Wraps:
(1 replaces 3 crackers) Flat-out Light wrap (a no sugar, no fat, high protein wrap), La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Tortillas, (80 calories)—recently added. Best, newest Lo-Carb wrap is OLE Extreme (50 cal- 4 net carbs).
Snacks:
(see food plan for choices, all zero or near zero sugar and low fat) 0 sugar Jell-O & chocolate pudding, no fat cheese, Soy Chips, Walden Farms Spreads, sugar free International Coffees, Murray sugar free cookies, sugar free popsicles, Philly Swirls, no sugar low fat carb control yogurt, Enlightened low sugar ice cream like bars, Halo Top ice cream.
Download the complete food list for the 800 Calorie HCG Diet: 800 Calorie HCG shopping list
What if I Can’t Find HCG Foods in My Area?
We would be surprised if you couldn’t find any HCG foods because most are readily available at any grocery store. This is by design to make it easy for you to stick with the diet. The shopping list gives the best brands, however some might not be available in all parts of the country. If some of these exact products are not available in your area or you have limited selections, don’t worry. You still have many choices!
Amazon.com carries a wide variety of HCG foods, especially the bars, beverages, condiments, and prepared varieties, at very reasonable prices. Check out my Amazon store, where I have found and listed all of the HCG foods for you. If you are an Amazon Prime member or you have signed up for Prime Pantry, you can get your food delivered right to your door in as little as 2 days.
At the supermarket, when you are looking for HCG foods that are not on the list, look at the calories first. The total fat and sugar should each be less than 2-3 grams. When either fat or sugar is slightly greater than 2 grams follow the 2 +2 rule: the sugar and fat added together should be less than 4 grams. If the sugar meets this test, the next test is “net carbs”. Net carbs are the carbs actually absorbed by the body and should be 10 grams or less per portion:
NET CARBS = Total Carbohydrate – Dietary Fiber – Sugar Alcohols – Artificial sweeteners (1 gram or less)
Also, many new HCG foods have come on the market in the last few years – with more arriving every week. These include vegetable-based substitutes for rice, pasta, and potatoes, no carb chips, no sugar cookies, and zero sugar ice cream. You may have to go to Whole Foods for a few of them, but you can find most of them at your local grocery store or on Amazon.
The “NO” Foods in the HCG Plan
Meat and Fish: No salmon, pork, lamb, salami (mixed meats)
Carbs: No bread, starches, sugar, rice, pasta, potatoes
Fruits: No banana, pineapple, grapes, watermelon, mangos, or avocado
Vegetables: No carrots, corn, peas or red or black beans
Oils: Limited olive & cooking oils other than 0 calorie spray oil okay, low fat-low sugar salad dressings
Drinks: No juices, regular sodas, glasses of milk (even low fat because of the high sugar)
Other: No NUTS, seeds, oils, or cheese (except no-fat cheese) No peanut butter or almond butter
