Flavorful Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes You Can Make Tonight

Many people are now doing HG1 hormones to reduce weight and create a healthier life. This diet is called the Shot Diet, meaning it is a prescription-only medication intended for adults with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 or over 27 with at least one weight-related medical condition. Today, I am sharing my favorite recipes for anyone doing this lifestyle change. First, I want to share with you what this type of diet is, what people who follow it need to eat, what not to eat, and my favorite recipes that can easily be added to this diet.

Jump to:

• What do you need to eat when doing a Shot Diet?
• Turkey Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes
• Quick Turkey Tenderloin Recipe For Dinner
• Keto Style Instant Pot Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
• Grilled Turkey Breast Keto Style Recipe
• Chicken Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes
• KETO Style Herbed Artichoke Chicken Thighs Recipe
• Chicken Breast with Beans and Escarole Recipe {one-pot dinner}
• Chicken Breast with Mushroom Brussel Sprouts Recipe {one pan recipe, Dairy-free, Gluten-free}
• Beef Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes
• Beef Ragu and Spaghetti Squash Recipe
• Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers Soup Recipe
• Delicious Sunday Beef Roast Recipe
• Soup Shot Diet Friendly Recipes
• Quick KETO Soup Recipe
• Delicious Instant Pot KETO Style Turkey Soup Recipe
• Easy Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe with Baby Greens (vegan, gluten-free)
• What not to eat when on the Shot Diet plan
• Conclusion

What do you need to eat when doing a Shot Diet?

Here is a list of the ingredients you should focus on when following the HG1 hormone shot diet.

Focus on lean protein to maintain muscle mass: Chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef, eggs, and beans (ease beans into your diet slowly; it may make you feel bloated and gassy).

Focus on non-starchy vegetables that are rich in nutrients and low in calories: Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, and cucumbers.

Stick with whole grains to provide fiber and sustain energy: Eat oats, brown rice, and quinoa.

Eat Healthy fats to help you feel full and support overall health: avocado, nuts, and olive oil (affiliate).

And drinking water will help with dehydration because the medication can make you dehydrated.

If you haven't visited my blog before, you may not know that I did the Keto diet for years and have gluten and dairy intolerances, so many of my recipes fit into these recommended foods. I will share with you my favorite one-pot dishes to support your new healthy lifestyle.

Turkey Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes

Let's start with this turkey tenderloin recipe, which has lean, high-quality protein. It is a quick recipe to cook.

The following poultry recipe, Keto Style Instant Pot (affiliate) Boneless Turkey Breast, is perfect because it is lean protein, pressure cooking makes it tender, and it is easy to prepare.

The third poultry recipe is Grilled Turkey Breast Keto Style. This recipe is good because, if you like to grill, you will enjoy the flavors added without adding calories. It's a win-win! It is high in protein but low in fat, and great for a summer-friendly cookout.

Chicken Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes

The first chicken recipe is boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which add flavor without extra fat. You can make a lot of it and eat it for lunch the next day. It is also excellent because chicken thighs provide protein and healthy fats, and artichokes are high in fiber and nutrients. And, the herbs add flavor without calories.

The second chicken recipe uses chicken breast. The one below has cannellini beans and escarole, which is in the chicory family. It's mild in taste.

And, the following recipe is Chicken Breast with Mushroom Brussel Sprouts Recipe. It is a one-pot dish with brussel sprouts, which are high in fiber, mushrooms, and carrots. It is a roasted dinner recipe and perfect for weeknight meals.

Beef Shot Diet Friendly Dinner Recipes

The next group of recipes is for beef lovers. Beef is a high-quality protein. It contains essential B vitamins (B3, B6, B12) for energy and nerve function, and crucial minerals like iron (for blood), zinc (for immunity), and more. Stick with lean beef instead of high-fat cuts. Below are some of my favorite recipes you can enjoy.

The first one is great as a complete meal and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Stick with lean beef for the ragu sauce. The ragu sauce can be frozen too. The low-carb stuffed pepper soup recipe is one of my go-to recipes - it is a slow cooker (affiliate) recipe and can be made on Sunday for a few days during the week. The last recipe is especially lean. And, it can be cooked on a Sunday to use during the week, cut up on a salad for lunch, or made into a delicious dinner.

Soup Shot Diet Friendly Recipes

The following section presents three soup recipes suitable for this diet.

The first recipe uses shredded cabbage, fresh red peppers, and chicken broth (affiliate) or bone broth. Instead of using MCT oil, you can use Olive oil (affiliate) instead.

The following recipe is the Delicious Instant Pot (affiliate) KETO-Style Turkey Soup. It contains lots of herbs and can be cooked in an Instant Pot (affiliate). And, it is packed with tomatoes, celery, peppers, black olives (affiliate), and of course, turkey breast. It is also batch-cooking friendly.

And the Dutch oven (affiliate) Tuscan Bean Soup recipe is perfect for this type of diet, since it uses beans and greens and is super quick to make. Cannellini beans are very mild and have thin skins.

What not to eat when on the Shot Diet plan

While these are all homemade recipes made from scratch, what you are not supposed to eat on this diet is key (affiliate) to success. This is not the time to overindulge. Below are tips on what not to eat.

Avoid high-fat foods.

Primarily those high in saturated fats, trans fats, or unhealthy processes - anything fried in oil. Examples include:

• Fried chicken,
• French fries,
• Fried mozzarella sticks
• Heavy cream
• Full-fat cheese

Get rid of high-sugar foods.

These foods may also taste differently to you and may not be appealing, making it easier to eliminate them from your diet. Examples are:

• Regular soda and soft drinks
• Sweet tea and lemonade
• Candy (affiliate) and candy (affiliate) bars
• White bread,
• Packaged sweets
• Fruit juices and juice cocktails
• Energy drinks
• Fruit drinks
• Sweetened juices,
• Sugary cereals
• Pastries, donuts, and muffins
• Pancake syrup
• Cookies, cakes, and brownies
• Ice cream

Do not eat ultra-processed foods.

These foods are designed to be highly palatable, convenient, and long-lasting, but are low in fiber and nutrients. They are usually packaged foods and are located in the center of the grocery store. Some examples are:

• Potato chips,
• Crackers,
• Granola bars,
• Energy bars,
• Hot dogs,
• Sausages,
• Deli meats,
• Chicken and fish nuggets,
• Some frozen foods like pizzas,
• Instant soups and instant noodles

Remove alcohol from your diet.

Alcohol can upset your stomach and cause blood sugar issues. If you combine alcohol with the shot, it can increase the risk of dangerous hypoglycemia plus other issues.

Limit highly refined carbohydrates.

Refined carbs are quickly broken down into sugar, causing rapid blood glucose spikes followed by crashes. Some examples include:

• White bread,
• Rolls,
• Bagels.

Instead, try brown or wild rice, quinoa, since white rice is processed more.

Avoid or limit spicy and high-fiber foods in large amounts.

You may need to limit spicy foods (which can contribute to heartburn) and certain high-fiber foods in large amounts. It's best to gradually increase the intake of beans, corn, and sweet potatoes.

Many of these foods worsen the side effects and can give you nausea and bloating because they can't be digested easily.

Conclusion

Creating a rotation of your favorite one-pot recipes weekly will make your meals more flavorful and vibrant. It will also allow you to enjoy the process of letting go of the excess fat without feeling like you are losing flavor in your diet. I hope you enjoy the recipes I shared above, and that you come back to comment and share them. I hope your new year is fantastic!

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