What is the HCG Diet?

Answer
The HCG Diet is a medical diet using a remedy in combination with a low fat 500 calorie per day diet for a period of 21- 90 days followed by a three week period of no starch and no sugar stabilizing phase. After the HCG Diet, you can expect to have an improved metabolism and maintain weight more easily than after a traditional low calorie diet, and expect weight loss of 1/2 -2 lb (1/4 - 1/2 kilo) a day. A weight loss of 30lb (13.5 kilos) a month or one size has been obtained by many, many clients.

Who is Dr Simeons?

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Dr. A.T.W. Simeons is the original physician who developed and researched the HCG Diet Protocol in the 1950's in Italy. His book, "Pounds and Inches; a new approach to obesity" (available to read in full on this website) details the way the HCG Diet changes the metabolism and offers instructions on the specific foods and methods to do the diet correctly.

What does HCG stand for and what is it?

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It is an abbreviation for human chorionic gonadotropin. HCG is composed of 244 amino acids. It is a hormone that is produced by the placenta of a pregnant woman.

Will I feel hungry while using HCG.

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Because HCG is mobilizing your stored fat, your body will be constantly feed by the broken down fat (abnormal fat). Most people report a feeling of being satisfied, as In not hungry, while using HCG even though their actual food intake is only 500 calories.

Are there side effects from using HCG.?

Answer
Slight headaches are rarely reported as mild side effect from detoxing, that is not a side effect of taking our HCG drops. Homeopathics have no side effects. Drinking plenty of water will ease any headache or detox symptom.

Can I take HCG while using birth control?

Answer
HCG has not been shown to interfere with birth control.

What does homeopathic mean?

Answer
Homeopathy is the second most widely used medical system in the world. It's a more natural form of treatment. Homeopathy is effective, natural and safe without danger.

Should women start taking HCG when on their period?

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The best time for women to start the HCG weight loss program is immediately after their period or menstruation cycle.

How do I keep my goal weight once I stop using HCG?

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Don't think of HCG as just a diet. The HCG program helps reset your metabolism via your weight set-point in the hypothalamus, your fat regulation system, so your body no longer is triggered into storing unneeded fat. But still be aware of the foods you take into your body.You can also use our Maintenance Patches to keep the edge off your appetite indefinitely this also helps with addictions to sugar and fat so they don't return.

Can vegetarians use HCG for weight loss?

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Yes, vegetarians can use HCG for weigh loss following the Vegetarian protocol.

Can pregnant women use this diet?

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No.

Can men use HCG for weight loss?

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Yes, men find great success in using HCG for weight loss.

How can I only survive on 500 calories a day?

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HCG releases 1500 to 4000 calories (from your stored fat) with the additional 500 calories that you are eating is equal to a 2000 to 4000 calorie diet, which is why people feel less hungry while on the HCG Diet.

Wouldn't I lose 1 to 2 pounds without HCG if I was eating only 500 calories?

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If you attempted to lose weight by only eating 500 calories it would eventually back fire because your body would think that you were starving and would begin to store additional fat. Also remember that the HCG takes away your appetite so it's easy to stay on the diet. It would be very hard to stay on it without the help of the HCG.

How much weight can I lose per day?

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An average is 1/2 to 2 lb (1/4 -1/2 kilo) per day. Or 30 lb (13 kilos) per month. Many people equate this to losing one size.

Can I work out and exercise?

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Yes, but Dr. Simeons says not to start anything new as far as strenuous exercise is concerned. If you are already doing it then continue but know that you will not have the stamina you expect, also if you fatigue the muscles they will retain fluid and you will gain weight. Most people figure out how to cut back on the workouts without cutting it out completely. Walking is always good.

Can you overdose with the HCG Skin Patches?

Answer
No.

Can you feel aches and pains with this diet?

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Some people experience them. When the fat disappears so quickly, the muscles are at a bit of a loose end. They are normally packed up against the fat and when the fat disappears, they need to acclimatise to the new environment. It's a temporary, very mild affect to do with adjustment to your new, slimmer body.

Can you have hair loss with this diet?

Answer
You can have some hair loss if your hair follicles are unhealthy. Hair loss is not a side effect of the HCG remedy.

THE ACTUAL 500 CAL DIET:

Don't panic, you won't be as hungry using the HCG Patches. Also the HCG stimulates your body to use the abnormal and unwanted fat stores as food - so you don't get run down. Also as you lose weight your face won't look haggard, unlike most other diets where you lose good fat. Only eat until full, don't overeat.

BREAKFAST

Any amount of coffee, tea, herbal teas. You can also make a soda with mineral water and flavoured stevia. You can use one of your fruits here. eg: 1 chip of strawberries or 1 cup stewed apple.

FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Both meals are the same - choose either 4 ounces (11 kilograms) of meat, chicken, fish or one hardboiled egg - with a big salad. The fish, chicken or steak should fit inside the palm of your hand. Also coffee, tea, herb tea or stevia flavoured sodas.

Note - Not enough protein in your diet will slow your ability to lose weight. Proteins are used every single day to keep the body going. Because they are used to develop, grow and maintain just about every part of our body - from our skin and hair to our digestive enzymes and immune system antibodies - they are constantly being broken down and must be replaced. If you can't eat two servings of either meat, fish, chicken or egg per day, then use whey powder as below.

Whey - If you too rushed to cook you can blend a cup of water, some of your milk, some of your fruit and 2 tbsp of good quality isolate whey powder (pure protein) instead of your meat, chicken, fish or egg, just for that meal. You can flavour with stevia also.

Choose only lean meats and free range chicken. All visible fat must be removed before cooking and the portion should be weighed raw. Cook all meat, chicken or fish on a grill, baking paper or non-stick pan so no fat.

Veal or Steak - free-range only because they are oestrogen hormone free. Estrogens given to cattle promote fattening them up. Do not use fat-marbled steak.

Chicken breast - free range and no skin.

No No Fish - no oily fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, trout or kippers.

Foods can be seasoned with:

A hot vegetable dish, soup or cold salad made with only the following fresh vegetables. Two cups total. These vegetables are low in carbs. Use spices and seasonings that are listed above to add flavour. Create an amazing inspiring meal.

Raw vegetables and fruit have live enzymes and they make your whole body sing.

Fruit - a treat between meals or at breakfast - Total 2 per day. Any type of fruit is ok.

Be sensible fruit is a carb and carbs stimulate insulin and thus fat storage. E.g:

No No No - avocados, potatoes, olives, nuts, chia seeds, any seeds, tofu, coconut, yogurt, butter, cheese, oils.

Bread - 2 cruskets, rice cakes, melba toasts or grissini bread sticks per day - but no butter duh!

Eggs - 1 free range per day instead of the meat, chicken or fish.

Liquids - Only drink tea, coffee, herbal teas, plain water or mineral water in any quantity. Try to drink 2+ litres of water a day. Water is essential. Fill two bottles with purified or filtered water each morning add a pinch of sea or rock salt to help your body absorb it. (Don't use commercial salt from supermarket that has a chemical free flowing agent added). Read all labels. No alcohol or sugar filled sodas. Add 5 drops of flavoured stevia (eg; coco cola flavour) if you don't like water so much.

Milk - Half cup of skim milk per day.

Flavoured sweet drinks - add five drops of flavoured stevia to mineral water, soda water or plain water to make many flavours of sodas. e.g. chocolate, orange, mint, vanilla cream, berry, lemon, hazelnut, peppermint, cinnamon, toffee. Add ice cubes. Or freeze into ice blocks and eat as many as you like every day.

Extra stuff If you have a lot of weight to lose:

With our HCG patches, we have found from client's feedback that you can go as long as you wish since it is hormone free with just the HCG frequency signature triggering the fat release. We've had clients go 90 days and lose 100 pounds/45 kilos.

But obviously you need to be sensible and take a break from the diet if you feel run down or are just too hungry - your body will tell you when it's time to stop for a while. You can always start again after a one month break. You must take adult responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.

Drink plenty of water - Your body hides toxins in your fat cells. When you burn them for calories, you dump those toxins into the blood stream. Water will help flush them out. If you don't drink water when you detox, as you will certainly do when dieting - you will have headaches and aches and pains as the toxins are not being released from the body/blood stream.

Some exercise - We highly recommend a 10-30 minute walk each day. This stimulates your metabolism, helps burn fat and tones your body. Start slow if unused to exercise and build up slowly, you will notice an increase in energy and a sense of wellbeing when using the HCG Patch which will be very helpful and empowering. Also as you lose weight you will feel lighter and it won't be so hard to move.

A good quality rebounder is very good exercise for everyone no matter their health or fitness level - it is concentrated exercise and stimulates all of your cells. Vibration machines are also very good to move energy and break down fat. Both of these add oxygen to all of your cells. Walking in nature is of course fantastic. Aim to be barefoot on the grass every day to reconnect to nature and to earth and balance yourself.

Do not start any new strenuous exercise while on this diet protocol.

Morning weigh in - Each morning weigh yourself naked around the same time. Keep a diary of your weight loss. This will help you stick to the diet and also reward you for your effort the day before. Also have some clothes that are too small now, try them on every few days they will soon be too big. This incentive will empower you and make you feel excited and stimulated to continue. Some days you won't lose weight on the scales but you are still losing fat, you can't not lose weight/fat on 500 calories a day.

Wearing the patch - Wearing the patch at all times is very important. They contain the unique frequency signatures of HCG, thyroid, adrenals, pituitary and liver. Along with fat metabolizes that trigger the hypothalamus [signal centre in the brain] to release fat and help optimize the other glands to function normally, in helping you lose weight.

Wear a patch for 3 days - take it off and add a new one, put on the opposite side of the tummy or fatty area to last time. If you feel hunger - it means your blood sugar is dropping so rub the patch, this bring up your blood sugar. Some people wear two patches at a time but it isn't necessary and may be too stimulating. Everyone's needs are different. The patch needs to be placed on a fatty area so the HCG energy can be absorbed easily, tummy, abdomen etc. Place away from hair or clothing like bra straps or waistband elastic.

Constipation - I strongly recommend if you have had years of constipation to do a bowel cleanse or detox, or a series of colonics before you start this program.

You can take 1 cascara-Sagrada herbal tablet at night once a week if constipated while on the program. Or eat 6 apples in a day. Eat nothing else for that day. This should get you moving and create a good cleanse. You must drink plenty of water every day to keep regular. You will go to the bathroom much less on this diet as you are eating so small. But if you don't have regular bowel function, you might not show proper weight loss. Help your body to work correctly and to be in a healthy balance.

Also important

Don't use or eat anything not on the diet. No salad dressings even if they say Diet on the label. No lotions or skin creams that contain food based oil, read the labels. Use a glycerine, or non-food-oil based moisturizer such as baby oil.

Take a vitamin & mineral supplement and a good quality (8-12 strands) probiotic every morning. Keep the probiotics refrigerated. You can buy the supplements from the supermarket and probiotic from a health food shop.

Taking measurements each week - You will weight yourself every day but take measurements once a week also. The reason is, if you plateau on losing weight (on the scales) for a few days to a week, which happens to many dieters, you will still see inches lost during this time. Record your measurements & weight to compare each week. You can also have some clothes that are too small now and try them on and see them get looser and looser as your diet progresses.

Note that if your scales don't move down for a day or so you will still be losing fat.

Support - Read everything on our website so you are well informed and are taking responsibility for your own weight loss.

HCG Diet Recipes:

When using the HCG fat / weight loss diet, you need to keep your meals up to and not exceeding 500 calories, per meal. Here are some great meal ideas. Also you must eat 500 calories while on the diet or you will lose good fat.

Its only for 21 days, you can do it, use some of these recipes to keep up the momentum. Keep thinking about what you will achieve, never lose sight of your goal. You will not feel hungry and you will lose weight every day.

Drinks

Add flavoured stevia or xylitol and ice to purified or filtered water or mineral water to make yummy sodas. You can have as many a day as you wish. Flavours available - chocolate, orange, mint, vanilla cream, berry, lemon, hazelnut, peppermint, cinnamon, toffee etc.

Vitamin Water Zero Go-Go. This type of Vitamin Water is sweetened with Stevia. $1.00 per bottle.

Iced Fruity Green Tea

Boil 1 cup of water soak 5 green tea bags for 3-5 minutes, add stevia – E.g: pomegranate, raspberry, mango or mix and match. Pour into 2 litre jug and fill with water. Add juice of 1 lemon. Add 4-5 droppers full of stevia (plain or flavored. Apricot nectar, Valencia orange, and lemon is good.

Ice blocks Add flavoured stevia to purified or filtered water to make yummy ice blocks. You can have as many a day as you wish. Flavours available - chocolate, orange, mint, vanilla cream, berry, lemon, hazelnut, peppermint, cinnamon, toffee plus more.

Herbal teas (tea bags are easiest) can be brewed and frozen into iceblocks. So many flavours available. E.g.: strawberry & cranberry, lemon, honey, apple, or many combinations of fruits.

Chewing Gum

Steviadent Gum available on-line flavoured with stevia.

Seasoning

Taco Seasoning - 1 t chilli powder. 2 t onion powder. 1 t ground cumin. 1 t garlic powder 1 t paprika. 1 t ground oregano.

Sauces, Gravy & Dressings

Tomato and/or Chilli Sauce

Unsweetened tomato sauce available in health foods section. Read the label must be zero sugar. You can also add chilli powder.

Cocktail Sauce for shrimp

2 tbsp sugar free tomato sauce. 2 tablespoons onion powder. salt & pepper and stevia to taste. 1 teaspoon Paprika. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to taste

Sweet and Sour Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

1-3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar salt, pepper. Stevia to paste Mix ingredients then drizzle over salad, spinach, vegetables, or stir fry.

Chicken Gravy

1/2 c homemade broth and 1 grissini bread stick Add 1/4 c broth to small saucepan and bring to boil. While broth is heating, grind grissini until it is a powder. (I use my coffee grinder.) Add the powdered grissini to the pan, whisking constantly until dissolved. Still whisking, add remaining 1/4 c broth. Reduce heat to MED and whisk for 3-4 minutes, until thickened. Add some salt, pepper, thyme, sage, or poultry seasoning, etc for more flavor. Add any spices you like.

Smoky BBQ Sauce

2 tbsp sugar free tomato sauce. 2-3 tbsp water. 1/2 tbsp dehydrated minced onion. 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. 1/4 tbsp sugar free liquid smoke. 1/4 tsp paprika. 1/4 tsp chili powder. 1/8 tsp cinnamon. 1/8 tsp cloves. 1/4-1/2 tsp sugar substitute (if needed). Salt/pepper. In small non-stick pan, combine all ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Spicy Mustard Dressing

2 cups organic apple cider vinegar. ¾ bottle of amino liquids. 2 tsp of wasabi powder 2 tsp of dry mustard powder. Shake well and keep refrigerated.

Dressing (can use as marinade too for meat and vegetables and for all salads)

2/3 cups apple cider vinegar. /3 cup of lemon juice. 1 Tbsp. of water Add to taste: salt & pepper, dried shallots, garlic powder, onion salt, chives, dried cilantro, parsley, basil. Add stevia (plain or Valencia orange) start with 1 dropper full and add to taste.

Broth & Soups

Chicken or Fish Broth (Cook large amount to freeze and use for other recipes)

4oz or 100 gram pieces of chicken or fish 
4 cups water 1 tsp of each: garlic powder, onion salt, celery salt, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper You can also add diced whole onion, cabbage etc as per your vegetable allowance Combine ingredients in pot and cook until chicken is done. About 35 minutes. 
You can also freeze some in ice cube trays without the whole vegetables and chicken for sautéing vegetables etc.

Cream of Chicken Soup

4 oz Cooked chicken 
3 cloves garlic.
1-2 cups broth as above recipe.
1/2 cup celery.
1 tbsp dehydrated minced onion. 
1/2 tbsp parsley 
1/2 tsp basil. 
Ground white pepper & sea salt 
Preheat saucepan med to high heat. In food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until reaches desired consistency. Pour into saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and heat 20-30 minutes.

Chicken vegetable Soup

• 6 cups of Chicken Broth Base (see recipe)
• 4 oz cooked chopped chicken
• 3 stalks of chopped celery
• 1 whole sweet onion chopped
• 2 handfuls of chopped cabbage
• 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes (optional)

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender adding cabbage for the last 10 minutes.

French Onion Soup

Saute 1 large onion thinly sliced with 3 garlic cloves minced for 10 minutes
Stir in 1 tsp powdered stevia, cook 10 minutes
Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Salads and Cold Vegetables

Cucumber Apple Salad

• 1/2 or 1 chopped apple
• 1 sliced cucumber
• 2 T. apple cider vinegar
• 1 T. Water. garlic salt and pepper
• Stevia (optional)

Chop apple and thinly slice cucumber. Combine vinegar and water. Season with garlic salt, pepper and stevia to taste.

Turkey Salad

• 4 oz of turkey breast
• 1/2 sliced peeled cucumber
• 1/2 chopped fresh grapefruit
• 1/4 cup sliced celery
• sliced onion
• 1/2 lemon
• Salt, pepper and cumin to taste

Grill Turkey breast with seasoning until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from grill and cool. Cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Toss together all other ingredients and add turkey.

Radish Salad

Radishes, sliced (allowed amount) lemon juice. 1 minced onion 1 T parsley. 1-2 t liquid aminos. Salt/pepper (to taste) In bowl, combine all ingredients and refrigerate 30 mins to 1 hr before serving.

Strawberry Chicken Salad

• 1/2 cup lettuce
• 4 oz Chicken
• 1/2 cup Strawberries, sliced
• Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette Dressing [see recipe in sauces]

Grill, bake or steam fry chicken. Slice into bite sized pieces. Put lettuce in bowl with sliced strawberries, put chicken in and toss. Drizzle with Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette, salt, pepper and herbs as desired. Toss till lettuce is coated.

Slaw

2 cups shredded cabbage. Dressing to taste. Toss and chill.

Chopped Salad

Chop up cabbage, apple, cucumber, onion, celery, and cooked asparagus (optional) Add Dressing and toss.

Dressing: 2/3 cups apple cider vinegar. /3 cup of lemon juice. 1 Tbsp. of water Add to taste: salt & pepper, dried shallots, garlic powder, onion salt, chives, dried cilantro, parsley, basil. Add stevia (plain or Valencia orange) start with 1 dropper full and add to taste.

Citrus Tomato Salsa

1 large chopped tomato. 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. 1/8 tsp celery salt 1/8 tsp chili powder. 3 drops of clear stevia. 1 tsp of fresh cilantro 1/8 cup of dressing (see recipe). Combine and refrigerate.

Hot Vegetables

Grilled Onions

1 whole sweet onion. Sea salt Slice sweet onion and place on preheated grill. Sprinkle with sea salt. Grill 4-5 min. until tender and juicy. You can grill with your meat first to flavor the onion.

Lemon Zest Asparagus

• 1 cup asparagus
• Fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and ground pepper

Rinse asparagus and break off any tough, white bottoms, peel if desired. Cut into 1-2 inch sections place in boiling water and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain. While asparagus is still hot, toss them in bowl with lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temp.

Steamed Cabbage

• Head of cabbage cleaned and drained
• Sea salt to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steam cabbage for until tender (10-15 minutes). Toss with lemon juice and add salt and cracked pepper.

Steamed Cabbage

• 1 cup asparagus - 1-2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp of parsley - 1/4 tsp of oregano - salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Preheat oven to 400 deg. Trim asparagus and lay on non-stick aluminum foil. Add seasonings. Wrap all end of foil making a sealed pocket. Roast for 15-20 minutes.

Seafood

Fillet of Sole

• 4oz or 100 grams of sole. 1/4 teaspoon of lime juice
• dash of tarragon. 1/2 teaspoon of garlic
• dash of chopped chives. Sea salt to taste

Lines a pot with baking paper, place on hot element, and sprinkle with all ingredients then add fish. Turn fish after a few minutes. Heat till cooked inside.

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

1/4 cup chopped fresh onion. 1 lemon juiced. 1 tbsp chopped Coriander
3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper or cumin 
6 oz large medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
In a zip lock plastic bag, combine the shrimp with all other ingredients. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 min to 1 hour. Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Steak

Steak Fajitas

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt 4oz round steak
• Onions cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Place all ingredients into zip lock bag, knead and mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Heat a large non-stick pan. Empty the contents of the bag into the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the steak is cooked through, about 6 minutes.

Spicy Minced Steak Patty

• Add 1 T chili powder
• 2 t onion powder
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t paprika
• 1 t ground oregano to 4 oz minced steak
• Fry on baking paper in hot pan

Taco Salad

• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 4oz of lean ground beef garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp of chili seasoning
• 1 Crunched up melba toast or crusket
• Saute ground beef and spices

Sprinkle on top of lettuce and top with crumble melba toast

Chicken

Chicken Fajitas

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt 4oz round steak
• Onions cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Place all ingredients into zip lock bag, knead and mix gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Heat a large non-stick pan. Empty the contents of the bag into the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the steak is cooked through, about 6 minutes.

Deserts

Candied Apples (note this can be made ahead for 2 days of fruit allowance)

• 4 apples - 4 packets of stevia
• 1 tsp. of cinnamon
• 2 cups of water
• 1 tsp of vanilla stevia

Place 4 apples in a baking dish. Pour the water over top. Sprinkle sweetener and cinnamon over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour. Take out of oven and add vanilla to the liquid and stir. Take apples out and pour sweetened water mixture over apple.

Stewed apple with Cinnamon

Peel apple, stew with a little water. Mash, add cinnamon stevia or powdered cinnamon, and eat hot or cold.

Strawberry shortcake

Plain melba toast. Add 1 drop of stevia (vanilla creme flavor) top with sliced strawberry. Add another drop of stevia (vanilla creme flavor)

Strawberry & orange smoothie

• 1 cup of frozen or fresh strawberries
• 1 orange juiced
• 3/4 cup of crushed ice
• Stevia flavor of choice (1/2 dropper full or 1 packet)
  (optional)
  1 handful of frozen spinach leaves (you won't even be able to taste these) Blend in blender till smooth

Place 4 apples in a baking dish. Pour the water over top. Sprinkle sweetener and cinnamon over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour. Take out of oven and add vanilla to the liquid and stir. Take apples out and pour sweetened water mixture over apple.