 The
Zone Diet
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Dr.
Barry Sears, Ph.D |
Barry Sears, Ph.D., is a widely published scientist and.
He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The
Zone as well as Mastering the Zone, Zone-Perfect Meals in
Minutes, Zone Food Blocks, A Week In The Zone, The Anti-Aging
Zone, The Top 100 Zone Foods, The Soy Zone, and The Omega
Rx Zone. His books have sold more than three million copies
and have been translated into twenty-two languages in forty
countries., |
Zone Diet Information
The zone diet was created by Barry Sears, PhD. This is a low
carbohydrate that claims to balance protein, carbohydrates and
fats in a 40%-30%-30% ratio. It is meant to optimise the body's
metabolic function by regulating blood sugar levels. By regulating
insulin production in the zone diet it claims will maximize
fat loss and reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease. The
Zone's eating plan is a combination of a small amount of low-fat
protein, fats, and carbohydrates in the form of fibre-rich vegetables
and fruits. Proteins should be eaten in every meal and snack.
Carbohydrates should be twice the size of the protein portion.
These include vegetables, beans, and whole-grains. "Unfavorable
carbohydrates" such as brown rice, pasta, bananas, bagels,
etc. should be eaten in smaller portions. The main problem with
the zone diet is that the 40%-30%-30% ratio is very strict and
hard to follow especially as the meals also have to be split
into blocks within your own unique combination. As this plan
is so complicated it has over the years been simplified. However,
Barry Sears is quite adamant about having the correct amount
so by doing a simplified version you are not really following
the zone. The whole diet plan is low in calories (typically
800-1200) which is probably the most likely cause for weight
loss rather than regulating insulin levels.
Zone
Diet : Reasons for
- Good
amounts of fruits and low starch vegetables
- Low
in saturated fats
- Restricts
low nutrition carbohydrates
- Steady
weight loss if followed exactly
Zone
Diet : Reasons against
- Very
complicated and to scientific
- Restricted
calorie intake means it is difficult to stay on it
- Eliminates
some highly nutritious foods and is low in whole grain and
calcium
- Expensive
to follow if you purchase all the pre packaged zone products
- Time
consuming as you should have six meals a day
Zone
Diet : Verdict
The diet is very hard to follow and most weight loss is due
to the low calorie intake. The higher calorie versions of this
diet are safe although all versions are low on some nutrients.
It can be a worthwhile short-term diet for those dieters that
enjoy a bit of routine in their diet.
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