Nutrient-dense foods are those unprocessed products that contain loads of nutrients that benefit your overall health. The digestive system can use the nutrient to produce energy for a lengthier period. These are best for weight loss and improving health conditions. Due to loads of nutrients, they become the powerhouse of your overall health.

Any food that contains a high amount of nutrients is healthy. Healthy carbs, fats, protein, and fiber are essential to maintain a healthy weight. But having an inactive lifestyle can cause your body to deposit excess calories. As a result, you will gain weight and reduce the absorption of nutrients in the body.

What is Nutrient-dense food?

Nutrient-dense food contains minerals, complex carbs, protein, healthy fats, and vitamins. You can get more nutrients from whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits, low-fat milk, dairy, seafood, seeds, and nuts. But regardless of eating nutritious foods, you have to count your calorie intake. Eating calorie-loaded foods without exercise can cause weight gain.

Instead of eating low-fat and low-sugar foods, avoid them throughout the HCG diet. Fruits and vegetables come on top as the most nutrient-dense food. You can also eat eggs, lean meat, and other allowable food options on the HCG diet.

Nutrient-dense foods you can eat on the HCG diet

• Fatty fish. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that maintain heart health. You can eat fatty fish in the loading phase of the HCG diet. It is essential for optimal health for the brain, heart, and other organs in the body.  You can also eat fatty fish on the VLCD but keep them at their smallest size because they can increase your calorie intake. Fish meat contains protein that maintains satiety and prevents hunger during the HCG diet. It also provides vitamin A, magnesium, iodine, and zinc.
• Lean chicken meat. Remove the visible fats of the meat you eat during the VLCD to prevent weight gain. Weigh them before cooking to maintain the low-calorie intake during the VLCD. Chicken breast contains protein that helps in muscle building and maintaining your satiety. You can prepare at least 200 grams of lean meat on the HCG diet. You can split them into small portions to maintain satiety.
• Leafy greens. They are the healthiest treats when or even though you are not dieting. Vegetables are essential for every meal on the HCG diet because of their nutritional value. You can also use leafy greens when making smoothies and juices. But avoid combining different types of vegetables in one meal sitting during the VLCD. Eating vegetables maintains your satiety and prevents nutritional deficiency.
• Fruits. The HCG diet limits the permissible fruits to avoid adding sugar and calories to your diet. But, you can enjoy most of the fresh fruits during the loading phase and after the VLCD. During the VLCD, you can eat apples, oranges, and grapefruits. You can also eat peaches and pears if the typical options are not available. Fruits contain antioxidants and nutrients that reduce blood sugar and maintains blood pressure. Fruits are a healthy substitute for sugary and processed foods.