It doesn’t really matter if you’ve chosen to work with the HCG injection diet or the homeopathic HCG diet…it can be tough to stick to the VLCD. The list of approved foods is short. But variety is still allowed. Dieters can absolutely take advantage of the full list of approved foods. Dieters should never cut out any foods for silly reasons like they don’t think they like it or they didn’t like it that one time they tried it. The list is too short for that silliness. There are also recipe guides that can be very careful. But many forget that they are allowed many spices on the diet. And there are many ways to use the approved spices to add variety to the limited diet. And that goes for both the homeopathic HCG diet and the HCG injection diet.
Think about the list of spices that are included in the approved lists. Then you can apply them to your lean proteins and your vegetables. We’ve already released an article on the popular spices for chicken. And today it’s time to talk about beef. Spices can really maximize the natural flavor of the meat.
Some HCG approved herbs and spices that accent beef are: basil, bay leaf, chili powder, garlic, oregano and thyme. There are several cuts of beef approved on the HCG diet including the ever popular steak and roast. So here are a few suggestions to maximize the “yummy” opportunities that are offered by beef on the HCG diet.
Are you making a roast? Don’t forget the spices. You have to forget the carrots and the potatoes are a no-no. But onions and celery are a good addition. You might even want to try to chop up a head of cabbage and throw it in a half hour or hour prior to pulling the roast out. Salt and pepper are the most traditional options for roast. But there are other things you can try.
Some enjoy the tasteful addition of a vinegar/thyme combo that is mixtured over the beef and any vegetables prior to cooking. If you are going to try this suggestion make sure to use the approved vinegar (check your HCG diet protocol) and mince fresh thyme. It will tenderize the beef and offer a fabulous taste addition to both the meat and the vegetables.
Regardless of the type of cut you are going to be preparing you can use several different combinations of spices. Less expensive cuts of meat will probably need to marinate for a longer time as well as cook a bit longer (and maybe at a lower setting).
Even if you use the drizzled mixture mentioned above you will still need a spice combo to use as a roast rub. Here’s a basic mixture to try rubbing directly on the roast prior cooking: 3 tbsp minced fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 4 tsp minced fresh garlic, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground pepper.
Mix the combination well in a small bowl. Rub the mixture directly onto the outside of the roast and then place it in the pan or slow cooker. The amount of spice listed above should be appropriate for a roast weighing between 5 and 8 pounds. Before applying the seasonings pat the roast dry.
We’ve only offered you a few suggestions and there are many. The number of spices that are approved on the HCG injection diet and homeopathic HCG diet actually allow for many different workable combinations.
Amelia Handley studied exercise science at university with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she’s found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.