HCG SPICES

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPICES
Below are the spices you can have on the HCG diet and their health benefits.  If it's not on this list, it's more than likely that you cannot have it.

Liquid Amino Acids - protein-builders essential to the human body.  Braggs has been the preferred choice amongst Liquid Amino but isn't the only choice.  Great on salads and veggies! 

Organic Seasoning - Braggs has an organic seasoning that is sodium free and contains onions, rosemary, thyme, garlic, carrot, red bell pepper, tomato, black pepper, basil, organic extra virgin olive oil (not significant enough to interfere with HCG diet), parsley, tarragon, lemon peel, orange peel, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, celery seed, dill seed, oregano, savory, sage, ginger, coriander, bay leaf and turmeric.

Cinnamon

ƒ Boosts brain function

• ƒ Assists with blood sugar control
• ƒ Antimicrobial properties
• ƒ Antifungal properties
• ƒ Anticlotting properties
• ƒ Contains calcium, vitamins and fiber
• ƒ Aids in digestion

Curry and Turmeric

• ƒ Anti-inflammatory
• ƒ May decrease arthritis pain
• ƒ May decrease risk of certain types of cancers
• ƒ May protect against Alzheimer’s disease
• ƒ May decrease cholesterol
• ƒ May boost brain function

Tarragon

• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ May help with insomnia
• ƒ Anti-inflammatory properties

Dill

• ƒ Good source of calcium
• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ May have anti-carcinogenic properties

Cilantro 

• ƒ May help control blood sugar
• ƒ May help cleanse heavy metals from the body
• ƒ Antimicrobial properties
• ƒ Rich in phyto-nutrients 21
• ƒ May help decrease cholesterol
• ƒ Aids in digestion

Cumin

• ƒ Good source of iron
• ƒ Anti carcinogenic properties
• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ Believed to be a blood purifier

Saffron

• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ May help with depression
• ƒ May have anti-carcinogenic properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants

Black pepper

• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ Antibacterial properties

Cayenne pepper

• ƒ Anti-inflammatory
• ƒ Pain relief
• ƒ May help prevent ulcers
• ƒ May assist with weight loss efforts by increasing metabolism
• ƒ Improves circulation
• ƒ Decreases mucous production

Basil

• ƒ Good source of beta-carotene
• ƒ Anti-inflammatory properties
• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants 22

Ginger

• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ Anti-inflammatory properties
• ƒ Boosts the immune system
• ƒ May protect against colon cancer

Mustard

• ƒ Rich in phyto-nutrients
• ƒ Anti-inflammatory properties
• ƒ May improve cardiovascular health
• ƒ Aids in digestion

Oregano

• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ May assist with respiratory problems

Peppermint

• ƒ Aids in digestion
• ƒ Useful in aromatherapy
• ƒ Makes a wonderful tea
• ƒ Rich in phyto-nutrients

Rosemary

• ƒ Anti-inflammatory properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ Anticarcinogenic properties
• ƒ Rich in vitamin E and minerals
• ƒ A mild diuretic
• ƒ May help to detoxify the liver
• ƒ May improve brain function and memory 23

Sage

• ƒ Anti-inflammatory
• ƒ Antimicrobial properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ May improve brain function and memory

Thyme

• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ May benefit respiratory health
• ƒ Improves circulation
• ƒ Strengthens the immune system

Parsley

• ƒ Improves circulation
• ƒ Prevents bad breath
• ƒ Rich in vitamins and minerals
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ Mild diuretic
• ƒ May improve kidney function

Garlic

• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ Antiviral properties
• ƒ Rich in antioxidants
• ƒ May help decrease cholesterol

Onion

• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ May improve respiratory health
• ƒ May help decrease cholesterol
• ƒ May improve cardiovascular health 24

Lemon

• ƒ Lemon oil may be helpful for dissolving cellulite (phase 3 only)
• ƒ Rich source of vitamin C
• ƒ Boosts the immune system
• ƒ Antibacterial properties
• ƒ May be helpful for detoxifying the liver

RECOMMENDED SPICES AND FLAVORINGS

• ƒ Cayenne pepper
• ƒ Mustard powder
• ƒ Garlic powder
• ƒ Onion powder
• ƒ Black pepper
• ƒ Rosemary
• ƒ Thyme
• ƒ Marjoram
• ƒ Saffron
• ƒ Curry
• ƒ Oregano
• ƒ Cumin
• ƒ Himilanyan pink salt
• ƒ Alaua Hawaiian red salt
• ƒ Hawaiian black salt
• ƒ Stevia (Comes in powdered or flavored liquid forms)
• ƒ Any Simply Organics brand seasoning blends (poultry, Italian etc)
• ƒ Old Bay seasoning
• ƒ Garam masala seasoning mix (Indian spice mixture)
• ƒ Madagascar dry vanilla powder (use in moderation, contains trace amounts of maltodexterin)
• ƒ Cocoa (use a defatted or low fat variety such as Wonderslim and in limited amounts)
• ƒ Organic Worcestershire sauce (check the sugar content)
• ƒ Bragg’s liquid aminos
• ƒ Hot sauce (made from cayenne pepper, avoid non approved ingredients like sugar or jalapeno pepper)
• Bragg’s organic raw apple cider vinegar
• Liquid Smoke natural liquid hickory smoke flavoring
• Stevia as a sweetener.