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The Zone Diet Plan For Fitness and Fat Loss
The zone diet created by Dr. Barry Sears focuses on the balancing of the correct ratio of carbs, fat, and protein, also know as the 40-30-30 diet plan.The zone diets food plan consists of 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. Dr. Sears says controlling your insulin by eating the right portions of these components will help you body burn fat more effectively.
Dr. Sears wants you to follow a strict eating plan. He suggests using a scale early in the diet until you can eyeball the correct portions. A small amount of protein at every meal such as chicken and fish, these are staples of the zone diet with a side dish from the favorable carb list- veggies, beans, whole grains. Smaller amounts of unfavorable carbs like pasta, brown rice, bananas, bread, and all fruit juices are also in the plan. Snacks are allowed two times per day and range from a Waldorf salad to chips and salsa.
While there are no foods that you can not eat on the diet, there are unfavorable ones that should be avoided as much as possible.Starchy foods like breads and pastas are not favorable along with sweet vegetables and sweet fruits.
Here are some of the pro's with the zone diet:
-There is variety in the diet.
-Some people have noticed improved energy levels.
-Reduction in calories especially sugars is a good lifestyle change
Here are the con's to the zone diet:
-It is not pratical because of too much planning and calculations.
-Requires commitment like all diets.
-Time consuming because you must eat 6 times a day.
-Some experts suggest the diet is not balanced enough, not enough veggies and carbs.
Summary:
The diet does help you lose weight, and enables you to eat most foods. However, the rigidity of the diet will be tough on someone who is not a detail person.
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