The Zone Diet Plan

What is the Zone Diet Plan

The Zone Diet was inspired by Dr Barry Sears. The zone diet plan is different from most diets in that it's focus is on hormones, not calories. According to Dr Barry Sears, the ideal zone diet plan includes 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat. This combination is claimed to regulate insulin production and maximise fat burning.

The zone diet plan is quite complex. The following general rules must be adhered to at every meal :

  1. Include proteins in every meal and snack
  2. Carbohydrates have to be twice the portion size of the protein. This is only relevant to 'good' carbohydrates eg vegetables, beans and wholegrains. 'Bad' carbohydrates are only allowed in small portions eg brown rice, bananas, bagels etc.

The results from the Zone Diet Plan

Lots of success stories come from people having been on the Zone Diet Plan. Click here to read about them.

The Zone Diet Plan is purported to be the slimming plan followed by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston who has zone meals delivered to her doorstep daily.

How do I start the Zone Diet Plan

ediets.com has a step by step diet plan which will help you along your way to success. Click here.

Warnings associated with the Zone Diet Plan

The American Heart Association has issued warnings against high protein diet plans in general. It is best to chat with your doctor before you start on it.

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