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How to tell if i am the only one that is still craving lots of food on the hcg diet?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Don't starve: The original HCG diet is too restrictive and not recommended. Get off the 'why bother eating' diet. Eat whole foods, lots of vegetables, enough protein, and good fats such as coconut and olive oil. Restrict carbohydrates.

Answered 6/10/2014

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