The Zone Diet Review

The Zone diet places emphasis on eating a specific balance of foods at every meal.

They claim this allows for peak efficiency and energy.

Dr. Sears, founder, studies the hormonal effects of food.

He states the key is managing insulin levels through meal timing for keeping your blood sugar balanced.

Their claim is...

"It is a scientifically proven program designed to stimulate your body to burn excess body fat and lose weight."

Foods You Eat on the Zone Diet

You eat five times a day, three meals that combine low-fat protein, favorable carbohydrates such as fruits and vegetables, and monounsaturated fats.

You will also have two Zone snacks each day.

The Pros for the Zone Diet

It is low in saturated fats and restricts refined carbohydrates.

Various supplements can be purchased as well as snack bars, shakes and cereal.

Online support with weight loss management tools such as meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, snack ideas, diet journal, and weight tracker.

The Cons for the Zone Diet

In the Zone Diet each meal has to be calculated with the exact balance of fat, protein and carbohydrates to be in the "zone."

Calorie allotment is between 800 to 1200 calories per day. Being so restricted in calories makes it difficult to maintain long term.

It's low in whole grains, calcium, and carbohydrates. It also eliminates highly nutritious food.

Limiting certain foods impacts the amount of nutrients you need daily.

Preparing meals may be challenging because of the combination of foods required per meal.

It's designed for short term, quick weight loss.

Dr. Sears also recommends exercise, daily fish oil supplements and stress management techniques to get you "deeper into the Zone."

Diets that restrict calories from any source, such as fat, carbohydrates, and proteins, will promote weight loss.

The key to healthy and successful weight loss is a healthy diet and implementing an exercise plan.

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