Zone Diet Weight Loss Program

The Zone Diet as a weight loss program has been discussed in
detail by Dr. Barry Sears in his book The Zone: Revolutionary
Life Plan to Put Your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight
Loss.

What does ‘Being in the Zone’ involve and more importantly, is
it a healthy weight loss regime? Barry Sears, as creator of The
Zone Diet was of the opinion that if a person eats carbohydrate,
protein and fat in the right ratio of 40:30:30 then he or she
will improve his or her health, weight, and performance, because
certain hormones will be balanced and therefore be in the
preferred “zone.”

The hormones focused here are insulin (necessary for glucose to
enter our cells) and eicosanoids (hormone-like substances that
regulate inflammation). The Zone Diet is a popular choice for
some, as it is believed to be a scientific weight loss program.

The Zone Diet works on the theory that excess insulin, a hormone
that helps control our blood sugar levels, makes us over weight.
So Zone Diet can be defined as keeping the hormone insulin in a
‘tight zone’. Zone diet regulates our blood sugar levels by
regulating insulin levels thereby burning body fat more
efficiently so that we lose weight.

To control blood sugar and consequently insulin levels,
maintaining a perfect balance of carbohydrates, proteins and
fats in every meal is essential. Zone Diet is all about a low
carb – high protein diet.

The Zone diet encourages meals every five hours. It also
eliminates foods people tend to overeat; such as sweets, chips,
certain starches, and other junk food. It concentrates on
including a number of healthful foods — low glycemic fruits and
grains (such as cherries, grapefruit, nuts, and lentils which
help maintain blood sugar levels), vegetables, lean proteins,
monounsaturated and omega-3 fats.

Sometimes it may feel difficult to mathematically calculate the
food requirements in your diet. This is where the block system
comes in. A 1:1:1 ratio of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
constitute what is known as a Zone Block.

Food like white potatoes, corn flakes, and dates are a no-no.
The Zone diet works because it is actually a low calorie diet.
For instance, the sample meal plans for an average person
totaled approximately 1800-2000 calories per day. Most people
(men) would lose weight at this level of caloric intake if the
zone diet is followed. The Zone diet is best for hypothyroid
patients.

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