VLCD or more elaborately Very Low Calorie Diet is a very important aspect of HCG protocol. In the VLCD Day 2, one can take only 500 calorie. Crossing the limit, may spoil his plan. He can consult a dietician, who can formulate the diet plan for him.
Top 3 HCG VLCD Day 2 Recipes
There are some cook books available in the market, which are loaded with various Very Low Calorie Diet recipes. Here are some examples given for you.
1. Greek Seasoning Mix
- 2 t oregano
- 1 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1 t parsley
- 1 t basil
- 1/2 t nutmeg
- 1 1/2 t onion powder
- 1 t black pepper
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t thyme
a. Grind spices in a food processor or coffee grinder.
b. Store in air-tight container.
2. Curry Shrimp
- 100g shrimp
- 1 t garlic paste (3-4 cloves minced)
- Onion – chopped (allowed amount)
- 1/2 t curry powder
- 1/4 t cumin
- 1/8 c water
- Salt/black pepper (to taste)
a. Preheat pan to a medium heat.
b. Add onion and garlic. Cook until it becomes translucent (for at least 5-10 mins.)
c. Add shrimp, seasonings and water. Mix & stir fry until cooked through.
3. Lemon Oregano Whitefish Packet with Asparagus
- 100g whitefish
- Asparagus (allowed amount)
- 1 t oregano
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt/pepper
Step I: Preheat the oven up to 400F.
Step II: Separate woody ends of asparagus and discard.
Step III: Take out a large sheet of non-stick aluminum foil.
Step IV: Place asparagus spears in the center of this sheet and sprinkle with salt/pepper.
Step V: Put whitefish on top of asparagus.
Step VI: Mix lemon juice & oregano in a small bowl and pour over fish.
Step VII: Fold up the edges and seal packet completely on all sides.
Step VIII: Bake for at least 10-20 mins, until fish flakes.
With VLCD, the diet drops are unique solution to your obesity problem. Without affecting your normal life, the drops can help you to gain a perfect body shape. Be a sportsman or a house wife or a working woman, the HCG diet suits all. After a course of HCG, one develops a fit and healthy body, which he is able to retain throughout his life.
