Can I have Alcohol on Phase 3 of the HCG Diet?
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions on the HCGrecipes blog and Facebook page from HCG Dieters asking about imbibing an alcoholic beverage on Phase 3. The good news is YES! You can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and toast this holiday season on Phase 3 without issue. It is important however, to do it right.. choose the RIGHT cocktail, liquor, wine or beverage. So I’m going to share a few tips on how to keep your weight stable and still enjoy a festive holiday drink on P3.
Liquors such as Vodka, bourbon, gin and tequila and other non-sweet distilled alcohols are just fine and one or two drinks should not cause weight gain or a stabilization problem the next day. When choosing a cocktail to enjoy, keep it to a splash of fruit juice such as cranberry, apple, or orange and mix with sparkling water or serve straight, neat, or on the rocks. Pure fruits juices contain excessive fructose which can be problematic while stabilizing on P3. You can make your own tropical fruity blended drinks using whole fresh or frozen fruit with coconut, cream, ice, and sweeten with Stevia.
Beer and wine are other potential alcoholic beverages to enjoy on the Stabilization Phase 3. I personally choose red wine over white because of the resveratol and would mention to you that red wines not only have more antioxidants but also less sugars that white wine. Dry champagne and sparkling wines are also fine in moderation.
Other holiday drink treats could be a hot cup of cocoa sweetened with Stevia, mulled and spiced wine, or a cup of homemade Egg Nog made with real cream and sweetened with Stevia and a hint of nutmeg. So CELEBRATE with confidence and toast with Joy this Holiday Season! You can enjoy many special Holiday Beverages with friends and family and won’t blow your diet. Wishing you all the Fun, Joy and Happiness of the Season! Tammy Skye
Actually white wine of the dry variety has less sugar than red of the dry variety.