The principle premise of the Zone Diet is a
simple one and it states that your genes have changed very little
during the past 100,000 years. Over hundreds of thousands of
years, Mother Nature has designed your digestive system to operate
correctly when eating just two food groups: (1) lean protein
and (2) natural carbohydrates like fruits and fiber-rich vegetables.
By eating the proper ratio of low-density carbohydrates,
dietary fat, and protein, you can control your insulin production.
Maintaining your insulin level within a therapeutic zone, makes
it possible for you to burn excess body fat (and keep it off
permanently) and enjoy increased energy, improved mental focus,
and increased vitality.
According to the Zone Diet the ideal ratio of
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats is 40-30-30 respectively.
You are suppose to use your hand to do all the measuring of
foods in the Zone Diet. You are suppose to eat 5 meals a day
including 3 meals and 2 snacks. Each meal should consist of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
You measure the amount of carbohydrates you
eat at a meal by the size of your fist. If you are going to
eat "good carbohydrates" then you get 2 fists but
for bad carbs like pasta you only get 1 fist with The Zone Diet.
You measure your protein portion by the size of your palm. The
last macronutrient is dietary fat. Fat is easy. Just add a few
nuts, some olive oil or a couple olives to balance out your
meal. If your protein source is high in fat, don't add any extra
dietary fat.
You are also suppose to use your hand to remind
you to eat 5 times a day (your 5 fingers) and also to not go
more than 5 hours without a meal.
Dieting
Tips - Atkins Diet - Mayo
Clinic
Nutrisystem - Beverly
Hills Diet - Blood Type Diet
Cabbage Soup Diet - Chicken
Soup Diet
Scarsdale Diet Plan -
The 3 Day Diet
One Good Meal - All
You Can Eat - Metabolism
Diet
Weight Watchers - The
Zone Diet
