The Zone diet, popularized by biochemist Barry Sears, advocates consuming calories from carbohydrates, protein, and fat in a balanced ratio. The diet centers on a 40:30:30 ratio of calories obtained from 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fats. The Zone Diet has been shown to reduce body fat while gaining muscle mass. The plan is also reported to be easy to adjust to with the fewest adverse effects such as fatigue or hunger. Later Zone Diet books suggested intake of a particular ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids.

The official Zone website describes the program with the following, "The Zone 1-2-3 Program is based on the principle of hormonal balance. Once you achieve that balance, you will burn fat faster, have freedom from hunger, and reduce cellular inflammation that drives weight gain. The reason that we gain weight is because the hormones generated by the foods we eat are out of balance; not lack of willpower."

Zone Diet Links

Official Site: www.ZoneDiet.com

Dr. Sears' Website: www.drsears.com

Zone Diet Recipes: www.the-zone-diet-recipes.com

Review: www.webmd.com/diet/zone-what-it-is

Purchase Zone Diet Books


A Week in the Zone: A Quick Course in the Healthiest Diet for You	The Zone: A Dietary Road Map to Lose Weight Permanently	Zone-Perfect Meals in Minutes	ZonePerfect Cooking Made Easy: Quick, Delicious Meals for Your Healthy Zone Lifestyle

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