<p>IASO HCG EATING PLAN ALLOWED FOODS BY PHASES 1 - 4 Phase 1 Allowed Foods to Eat Pastries, Pastas, Bacon, Eggs, Pork, Chocolate, Sugars, Starches, Breads, Cakes, Cheese, etc. Any High Fat Foods, Nothing Is Off Limits Enjoy These 3 Days. Phase 2: Allowed Proteins</p><p>BEEF: (Lean, 97%) Lean cuts only, such as eye of round, round tip, bottom round, top round, tenderloin, top loin, sirloin, flank, London broil, lean or extra lean ground beef; jerky only if home made without sugar. Also Bison</p><p>VEAL: Lean cuts only (chop, leg outlet, top round).</p><p>POULTRY: Boneless Chicken breast, Chicken Tenderloin, Turkey breast, Cornish hen, Duck (do not eat the skin of any of these!).</p><p>FISH: Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Fresh or frozen tilapia, haddock, any white fish (not Whiting), halibut, cod</p><p>Phase 2 Allowed Vegetables: Green bell pepper, Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Cilantro, Basil leaves, Cabbage, Asparagus, Red Radishes, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Okra, Seaweed, Zucchini, Arugula, Bok--hoy, Brussels sprout, Cauliflower, Celery, Fennel, Snow Peas, Yellow and Winter Squash. (Lettuce and Spinach – Unlimited)</p><p>Phase 2 Allowed Fruits: Apples, Strawberries, Peach, Orange, Lemon, Blackberry, Grapefruits, Lemons, melons or cantaloupes Phase 2 Allowed: Condiments, Spices, Sauces, Misc. Misc. Broths (non fat or very low fat chicken, turkey, vegetarian homemade is best), Coffee and espresso powder (instant type), Extracts (pure vanilla, almond or others), Lemon, lime and grapefruit juices</p><p>Herbs and Spices All Herbs and spices, fresh and dried (such as basil, oregano, parsley, cumin, curry, red pepper, garlic, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, dill, mint, rosemary and others), Pepper (black, cayenne, red, white), Spices mixes (if you are totally avoiding sugar, read the labels) Sauces and Marinades Horseradish sauce, Hot sauce, Marinades (no added sugars), Soy sauce and Tamari sauce (limit 1/2 tablespoon daily), Steak sauce, limit to 1/2 tablespoon daily, Worcestershire sauce, limit to 1 table spoon daily, Cooking Wine (no added sugars) Condiments (Ketchup, barbecue sauce, as long as they are sugar free), Salsa (with no added sugars and preferably no oil), Mustard (except honey mustard) *Note: Always read labels, and only buy those that contain no added sugars (especially corn syrups) and hydrogenated oils (trans fats0, or other ingredients that should be avoided.</p><p>HCG Allowed Foods: Beverages Water, Club sodas and seltzers, Beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea) are limited to 2 cups (16 oz) per day, Coffee, decaf, unlimited, Tea, decaf, unlimited, Herb teas, Flavored waters without sweeteners, Tomato juice and mixed vegetable juices (preferably low sodium) Phase 4 - (New Foods To Be Introduced - HCG Maintenance)</p><p>HCG Maintenance - Allowed Fruits : Apples, Strawberries, Peach, Orange, Lemon, Blackberry, Grapefruits, Lemons, melons or cantaloupes Pears, Plums, Apricot</p><p>HCG Allowed Foods: Oils (HCG Maintenance Only) The best choices are Olive oil (extra virgin is best), Coconut oil (virgin, unrefined, organic, not hydrogenated), Flaxseed oil, Grapeseed oil, Peanut oil (limited), Sesame oil (limited), Walnut oil, other nut oils HCG Allowed Foods: Food Sources of Fat (HCG Maintenance Only) You should eat these foods in moderation because they are high calorie foods. Avocado, Butter (see note below*), Margarines Choose only those that do not contain hydrogenated oils (trans fatty acids), Guacamole, Mayonnaise, Olives *Note: The issue of butter vs. margarine is a controversial one. Butter might not be the bad food that some advocate. It is recommended as actually being good for you by some doctors and researchers. HCG Allowed Foods: Salads Dressings only, unless sugar and fat free!) Best choices for salads dressings are those you make yourself with olive oil and vinegar. If using prepared dressings, choose those with no added sugars in the ingredient list. Be sure to avoid any with corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup; natural sweeteners such as honey are okay as long as there are no more than 2 grams of sugars per serving listed on the nutrition label. HCG Allowed Foods: Sugar Substitutes This is a list of choices for help in deciding which of these, if any you would like to use (NOT recommendations!) Aspartame, Acesulfame K (Sunette, Sweet One, Sweet"n safe), Fructose, Saccharin, Stevia, Sucralose (Splenda). </p><p>Sugar Alcohols (*See note below), Isomalt, Lactitol, Maltitol, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol, *Note: Sugar alcohols could have associated side effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and gas if consumed in excessive amounts. Experiment and determine what is excessive for you, as it can vary with individuals some can tolerate more than others, and it could be more or less than the 75 calories.</p><p>HCG Allowed Foods: Miscellaneous (Phase 4) Chocolate, cocoa powder for recipes (Hershey's, Ghirardelli and store brands) Chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup, sugar free, Hot chocolate mixes, sugar free and with no hydrogenated oils(trans fat free), Syrups, sugar free, Pasta substitute, such as Miracle noodles and flour.</p><p>HCG Allowed Foods: Condiments, Spices and Seasonings (Phase 4) Cream Cheese, fat-free or light, limit to 2 tablespoons daily Mayonnaise (with no added sugars) Salsa (with no added sugars and preferably no oil) Sour cream, low fat, limit to 2 tablespoons daily </p><p>*Note: Always read labels, and only buy those that contain no added sugars (especially corn syrups) and hydrogenated oils (trans fats0, or other ingredients that should be avoided.</p><p>HCG Allowed Foods: Beverages Water, Club sodas and seltzers, Beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea) are limited to 2 cups (16 oz) per day, Coffee, decaf, unlimited, Tea, decaf, unlimited, Herb teas Flavored waters without sweeteners, Tomato juice and mixed vegetable juices (preferably low sodium)</p><p>Portion Sizes Referencing the chart can help manage portioning and educate you about the ingredients used in meals. Vegetables Portion Calories Vegetables Portion Calories Asparagus 4 ounces 20 Red Sweet Peppers 1medium 25 Beet Greens 1 cup 25 Radishes 4 small 8 Broccoli 4 ounces 30 Spinach 1 cup 10 Brussel Sprouts 1 cup 50 Squash/Zucchini 1 cup 40 Raw Cabbage 1 cup 25 Tomato 1 medium 20 Raw Cauliflower 1 cup 30 Turnips 1 cup 55 Celery 1 stalk 5 Turnip Greens 1 cup 45 Collard Greens 1 cup 25 Watercress 4 ounces 25 Cucumber 8" 15 Fruit Portion Calories Dandelion 4 ounces 50 Apple 1 medium 80 Endive/Escarole 1 cup 10 Grapefruit 1/2 40 Green Beans 4 ounces 40 Strawberries 1 cup 55 Raw Kale 1 cup 40 Black Berries 1 cup 62 Leeks 1/2 cup 16 Blue Berries 1 cup 83 Lettuce 1 cup 15 Lemon 1 medium 17 Romaine Lettuce 4 ounces 25 Green Onions 6 small 25 Raw White 4 ounces 40 Onions Green Sweet 1 medium 20 Peppers</p>