While there isn't very much eating while on the HCG diet program, there is eating. And it's very strict eating. Sticking to it is much easier if you give yourself some variety. That's why finding good, simple, yummy recipes appropriate for the program is so important.

There are several options you can use to add variety through beverages. We suggest the very simple flavored water. Pour some water in a glass. Choose your favorite flavor Stevia drops and add to taste. This is so simple and easy that many dieters overlook it. And it's can be just what you're looking for when you're craving something sweet, but refreshing that won't kill your diet.

If you're looking for a way to spice up your serving of fruit for the day try adding some cinnamon and heat. The Warm Cinnamon Apple takes only minutes and you'll appreciate how different it is from the typical fruit presentation when you're on the low calorie diet that goes hand in hand with the HCG drops.

Take your fresh apple and cut it in half. Sprinkle cinnamon across the tops of both halves. We like it absolutely covered. There are no carbs in cinnamon, after all! Put the cinnamon covered apples on a plate and place it in the microwave. Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes and then pull them out and enjoy. Remind you of apple pie? It just might!

For the main meal try Meat in Tomato Sauce. Slice up 1 or 2 tomatoes and saute them on medium for about 5 minutes. While they are cooking, intermittently smush them a bit with a spoon back. Take your 100 grams of lean meat (whatever type you choose: chicken, beef, etc.) and grill it up on a George Foreman grill or have it grilled beforehand. After the 5 minutes of cooking and occasionally smushing...the tomatoes should be similar to a thick spaghetti sauce. Mix the meat of your choice in with your sauce and add some spices. We suggest: 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion salt, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (check to make sure there aren't any carbs thrown in here).

When you're on a very low calorie diet like the one presented with the HCG diet making your foods count is vital. You will have a much higher success rate if you don't feel deprived so having something interesting and filling on your plate makes a huge difference.