1. Benefits Reign Supreme While in The Zone
Do you wish to lose weight and yet not feel hungry all the time? Then follow The Zone. This diet provides you with a large variety of menu and recipe ideas so you don't have to think about what to cook at every meal, or wonder if what you ate was adequate for weight loss. If irritability and emotional cravings sound familiar, then read on. The Zone diet reduces hunger pains, decreases mood swings and, as a plus, you might even lower your blood cholesterol and blood pressure.
2. Visit the Formula Zone Profile Calculator
Can't stand formulas and calculations? No problem. Because this diet focuses on specific nutrient requirements to fit your own needs, the Formula Zone Profile Calculator provides you with all the calculations and tools you need to get started. Just set up your profile if you're ready or check out the available tour to get an idea how the diet works. Submit your weight, height, bone structure, activity level (an essential step to this process, so avoid overestimation of your exercise plan), as well as your weight loss strategy (quick, moderate or gradual); the end result is your individualized daily calories to reach your goal. View the recipe list and the meals will be tailored to fit your calorie needs.
3. Love to Cook? Follow the Zone Recipes
The Formula Zone Profiler provides you with your Food Preference. Do you just love your breakfast eggs, especially on a leisurely Sunday morning? Then, choose the preference profile that best suits your needs. There are times when you might be tempted to try an unusual recipe from hundreds of options but you just can't stand one of the ingredients. Should you throw out the recipe and search for a new one? Not necessary, as the Substitute Finder allows you to get rid of the unwanted ingredient and opt for a similar replacement, containing the same nutrient value. Say, for example, you dislike olives, then click and choose from several other ingredients, each one with their specific serving size--how about some nuts or avocados as a satisfactory change?
4. What to Choose
A new change from the traditional high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet, the Zone strives for the 40-30-30 ratio. It is a specific nutritional meal plan that balances the percentages of each of the major nutrients: 40% calories from carbohydrates and 30% from proteins and fat. Dr. Sears, founder of this diet, provides enough low glycemic carbohydrates to feed your brain and keep you alert while maintaining blood sugar constant. The quantity of proteins allowed will keep your muscle mass in balance by consuming egg whites or egg substitutes and small amounts of meat, fowl and fish. Fats, such as avocados, oils and nuts provide fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) to be readily absorbed by the body.
5. Low Glycemic Index--How Does It Work?
The Glycemic Index (GI) is the measure of the amount and rate of an increase in blood sugar after eating a carbohydrate. The more insulin released the higher the GI, and as a consequence, the larger the rise in blood sugar, and the more fat is stored. Eating 40-30-30 reduces your glycemic load.
That's why The Zone diet emphasizes fiber-rich vegetables and fruit while avoiding the consumption of grains, breads, pasta, rice and other starches.
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