HCG Diet Recipe 17: Garlic Lemon Cod with Fresh Cabbage Slaw

If you make the time to eat healthy, it can be delicious. The prettier your food, the better it tastes. Take the time to do it right.

By Adrienne (with a little flavor from Dr. Zach)

This is where everything starts to feel automatic. You’re not searching for recipes—you’re executing patterns. Protein, freshness, simplicity.

Today we go light again—but don’t confuse light with weak. This is a precision meal designed to keep momentum high while giving your body a bit of a reset from heavier proteins.

If you don't have cod, any white fish will do. Remember, there are a few staples to keep on hand at all times. Frozen white fish is one of them.

Why White Fish (Right Now)

Cod (or any white fish) is one of the most efficient proteins you can eat:

• Very low calorie

• High protein

• Virtually zero carbs

• Easy to digest

This is the kind of meal that keeps fat loss moving without taxing your system.

The Recipe: Garlic Lemon Cod

Ingredients

• 1–2 cod fillets

• 1 tbsp MCT oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• Salt & black pepper

• Optional: fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Pat fish dry (important for a good sear)

2. Season simply with salt, pepper, garlic

3. Cook gently

   • Medium heat skillet

   • 3–4 minutes per side

4. Finish with lemon juice. Add right at the end for brightness

The Fresh Element: Crunchy Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients

• Shredded green cabbage

• Small amount of carrot (optional, for color)

• Fresh cilantro or parsley

• 1 tsp MCT oil

• Splash of vinegar or lemon juice

• Salt & pepper

Instructions

• Toss everything together just before serving

• Keep it crisp—this is about texture

Why This Meal Works

• Light but filling → keeps calories low without hunger

• High protein → preserves muscle

• Crunchy slaw → adds volume and satisfaction

This is a perfect example of how you don’t need heavy food to feel satisfied.

Family-Friendly Version

Make it easy:

• Lightly bread the cod for them (optional)

• Serve with:

  • Rice

  • Roasted potatoes

  • Buttered corn

Same base meal—just adjusted.

Where You Are Now

You’re no longer chasing results…

You’re maintaining momentum.

And that’s a completely different mindset.

Final Thought

The final stretch isn’t about doing more.

It’s about continuing what’s already working.

Simple meals. Clean ingredients. Consistent execution.

That’s how you finish strong.

Enjoy and subscribe to our Thirty Days of HCG Diet Meal Plans