According to hcgdietinfo.net, recommended protein sources are white fish, lobster, crab, shrimp, ultra lean beef, buffalo, scallops, chicken, and egg whites. Fattier options including salmon, tuna, herring, and dried or pickled fish are not permitted. Eggs are an excellent source of protein that does not contain any carbohydrates. Therefore, they can be eaten on the HCG diet without worrying about gaining weight. However, it is recommend to avoid eggs from free-range chickens as they may contain higher levels of cholesterol than those from hens raised in confinement. Only under special circumstances (such as hospital food orders) are eggs prohibited on the HCG diet. Otherwise, you can eat as many eggs as you want! Here's how to cook an egg on the HCG diet: Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and gently place an egg into the water. Cover with a lid and let cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and check to see if the egg is done by poking a small hole in the egg with a knife. If the white is completely solid and the yolk has just begun to set, then the egg is ready. Do not overcook your eggs or they will get hard. Eating eggs on the HCG diet is a great way to get more protein.