On the changing habits HCG protocol you do have a suggested list of supplements. I know that some other protocols don't have these and I know that people question why you need them.
I myself wondered this when I was researching the protocol. Was it just a money making scam or are they really necessary. One round in and I believe they truly help.
Firstly, you are eating a VERY reduced diet for much of the round and need to supplement that diet.
Secondly, you are de-toxing all that built up crap and anything that helps do that is good in my opinion.
Thirdly, you are going to get side effects from the detox and the supplements help that big time!
So, what do I take? How? When?
Firstly I have my apple cider vinegar on waking up. I put 2tsp in a glass of water and skull it. It ain't pretty, but if it's quick it isn't so bad LOL The benefits to ACV are enormous. Taken orally it can help stimulate circulation and break up mucus thus aiding detox. It is an alkaline too so helps with digestion and another great benefit during the protocol is it's ability to fight candida (thrust). There is a great list of benefits at MindBodyGreen that aren't just body related.
My breakfast 95% of the time is a berry smoothie. In the summer we pick 20kg at least of organic blueberries and freeze to use throughout the year. These are my staple breakfast. In my smoothie I put the standard cup of berries, 3/4c water and a heaped teaspoon of Supreme Green powder, Probiotic powder and of camu camu. Supreme Green powder is as the name suggests, loads of green veg in dehydrated and concentrated powder form and so so good for you! The probiotic is really essential as the changing habits one is made from fermented veg. we all know how great fermented foods are in aiding digestion and assisting in the healing of the gut and bowel. This is what we are trying to do by detoxing so it makes sense to take something that will help this process. The Camu camu powder is basically dried and ground berries that are incredibly high in VitaminC. It helps boost immunity and clean your system out. Also, because we are on reduced diet I think anything to boost vitC levels is good at this stage.
Some people take their seaweed salt off the spoon in the mornings. I sometimes put it in my smoothies but mostly I put it in everything I cook. It is high in minerals and vitamins and also great for respiration (the himalayan salt). Due to the high iodine content it also helps in regulating the thyroid gland. It tastes great in food too!
Lastly I take colloidal minerals. Not only is it great taken orally to help in boosting mineral levels but I have found it really helpful with leg and back cramps and since taking them I haven't really had any.
I haven't really believed in supplements in the past but when starting the protocol six months ago I saw the need for these in helping my body heal. At that is what is doing really. Getting rid of inflammation, candida and other toxins that have built up over the years of eating the wrong foods for me. Anything that is going to help me achieve wellness faster has to be good. right!
I myself wondered this when I was researching the protocol. Was it just a money making scam or are they really necessary. One round in and I believe they truly help.
Firstly, you are eating a VERY reduced diet for much of the round and need to supplement that diet.
Secondly, you are de-toxing all that built up crap and anything that helps do that is good in my opinion.
Thirdly, you are going to get side effects from the detox and the supplements help that big time!
So, what do I take? How? When?
Firstly I have my apple cider vinegar on waking up. I put 2tsp in a glass of water and skull it. It ain't pretty, but if it's quick it isn't so bad LOL The benefits to ACV are enormous. Taken orally it can help stimulate circulation and break up mucus thus aiding detox. It is an alkaline too so helps with digestion and another great benefit during the protocol is it's ability to fight candida (thrust). There is a great list of benefits at MindBodyGreen that aren't just body related.
My breakfast 95% of the time is a berry smoothie. In the summer we pick 20kg at least of organic blueberries and freeze to use throughout the year. These are my staple breakfast. In my smoothie I put the standard cup of berries, 3/4c water and a heaped teaspoon of Supreme Green powder, Probiotic powder and of camu camu. Supreme Green powder is as the name suggests, loads of green veg in dehydrated and concentrated powder form and so so good for you! The probiotic is really essential as the changing habits one is made from fermented veg. we all know how great fermented foods are in aiding digestion and assisting in the healing of the gut and bowel. This is what we are trying to do by detoxing so it makes sense to take something that will help this process. The Camu camu powder is basically dried and ground berries that are incredibly high in VitaminC. It helps boost immunity and clean your system out. Also, because we are on reduced diet I think anything to boost vitC levels is good at this stage.
Some people take their seaweed salt off the spoon in the mornings. I sometimes put it in my smoothies but mostly I put it in everything I cook. It is high in minerals and vitamins and also great for respiration (the himalayan salt). Due to the high iodine content it also helps in regulating the thyroid gland. It tastes great in food too!
Lastly I take colloidal minerals. Not only is it great taken orally to help in boosting mineral levels but I have found it really helpful with leg and back cramps and since taking them I haven't really had any.
I haven't really believed in supplements in the past but when starting the protocol six months ago I saw the need for these in helping my body heal. At that is what is doing really. Getting rid of inflammation, candida and other toxins that have built up over the years of eating the wrong foods for me. Anything that is going to help me achieve wellness faster has to be good. right!
