Vegetarianism and our HCG diet

There are three types of vegetarian diets, according to the National Institutes of Health. All of them exclude meat products, such as chicken, steak and veal. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including dairy, eggs and cheese. A lacto vegetarian will consume dairy products like milk and cottage cheese. A lacto-ovo vegetarian will eat dairy products and eggs. To supply Vegetarians with sufficient protein whilst on our HCG weight loss program we have put together a Vegetarian Modifications list that provide you with the necessary proteins throughout your weight loss journey.

Vegetarian and our HCG program

Much of our HCG program consists of protein in the form of animal products. For our vegetarian modifications we recommend replacing animal protein with tofu, lentils, kidney beans, chick peas and soya yogurt. The remainder of the diet is the same as The Diet Doctor protocol for non-vegetarians.

After the Diet

To prevent a protein deficiency, upon completion dieters are required to consume pea protein burgers with tofu sour cream and quinoa cooked in coconut oil.

Considerations

Vegetarians can follow our weight loss program and achieve the same weight loss results anyone that is not a vegetarian. Our program also allows unlimited amounts of Vegetables just as long as it comes from the allowed list. Vegans could never get the nourishment necessary for normal functioning since rice, nuts and seeds are forbidden. For more info on our weight loss program or to find out more about being a vegetarian and following our weight loss program you can contact us on 0788047505 or send us an email to info@dietdoctor.co.za