Users' questions

What happens if you eat less than 500 calories a day on HCG?

What happens if you eat less than 500 calories a day on HCG?

The hCG diet limits calorie intake to around 500 calories per day for weeks at a time, making it an extreme weight loss diet. Any diet that’s this low in calories will make you lose weight. However, numerous studies have found that the hCG hormone has no effect on weight loss and doesn’t reduce your appetite.

Does sugar free gum make you hungry?

1. Does chewing gum make you hungry? When a hormone called ghrelin increases in your blood, your stomach muscles contract and you feel hungry. Those findings contradict a study of 115 men and women who chewed Extra® sugar-free gum three times hourly and “reported significantly decreased feelings of hunger”.

Can sugar free gum keep you from losing weight?

Sugar-free gum Sugar is considered unhelpful when trying to lose weight or prevent weight gain. This is why sugar-free gum is typically considered superior to sugar-containing gum. That said, regular gum only contains 2 more calories per 2-gram piece than sugar-free gum.

Can you eat hard candy on the HCG diet?

Our Slim Protein shake is a perfect supplement for your protein serving. Can I eat hard / soft candy, breath mints or chew gum while on the HCG Diet? Do not eat candy or use mints on the diet. Use only naturally sweetened, sugar free low calorie chewing gum. HCGDiet.com sales approved Xilo chewing gum.

Can you use stevia on the HCG diet?

Stevia is a sugar substitute that is 100% allowed on the Diet. It is all natural and has 0 calories. Other artificial sweeteners like Splenda, Sweet n Low, Nutrasweet and Equal contain ingredients like saccharin, sucralose and aspartame, should not be used on the Diet. I heard I will get headaches while on the HCG ?

What can I substitute for meat on the HCG diet?

Good meat substitutes are tofu, Boca burgers, 500 cc of skim milk/day, 100 grams of cottage cheese made from skim milk, or egg whites (see substitutions). Having extra portions of vegetables is a great method. Look for meat substitutes with high protein, low-carb, and no sugar.

What kind of gum can you eat on a diet?

Do not eat candy or use mints on the diet. Use only naturally sweetened, sugar free low calorie chewing gum. HCGDiet.com sales approved Xilo chewing gum. It is important to utilize gum as a breath freshener as your breath will stink while on any diet.

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