"Not all recipes that state they are healthy and high in protein are true." Below is a recipe (Mango Chicken Skewers) that was emailed to me from an online exercise program website. This site stated the recipe was a high-protein treat. We do not agree. See the nutritional breakdown below. Each serving contains 14 grams of protein and 31 grams of net carbs (subtracting the fiber) - twice as many carbs than protein. Bottom Line - Each meal and snack should always contain more protein grams than carbohydrates grams per serving. Always read the labels and nutritional breakdown on recipes and food packages.

This is NOT a Key Diet approved meal.

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History Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone normally secreted by the trophoblastic cells of the placenta during pregnancy. It was first described as a treatment for obesity in conjunction with a very low calorie diet by Dr. A. Simeons in 1954 [1]. The Simeons method consisted of a rigid diet of about 500 calories per day combined with 125 units of HCG injected six days per week for 8 weeks. For each of the two meals permitted daily, patients were instructed to select one item from each of four food groups, protein, vegetable, bread, and fruit. For protein servings patients were told to select from the following list: 3.5 ounces of meat, 3.75 ounces of fish, 4 ounces of Hoop cheese, or 6 egg whites. The latter two choices were to be selected occasionally [2]. The protein intake on the Simeons diet therefore ranged from about 45 to 50 grams per day. The Simeons method was very popular in the 1970s and advocates claimed that the method had

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Think 30!

Protein intake is your Key to effective weight loss. A daily optimum protein intake of at least 30 grams for breakfast, lunch and dinner allows you to maintain good health while you lose weight. In addition to helping with weight loss, protein helps build and repair body tissues including muscle, major organs and collagen, keeps hair, skin, bones and nails healthy, regulates body processes including digestion and metabolism, and forms hormones, enzymes, and immune system antibodies to help your body function properly. Need any more reasons to think 30?

Use the following list of approximate 30 gram protein choices to meet your Daily Target Protein Intake. Always follow the plan outlined specifically for you.

• Two protein powder packets (a double) sold in our offices or online through our we

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