Moderate Diets for Weight Loss - The Zone Diet
The zone diet works temporarily, because it is low in calories.
Basic concept
The Zone Diet promotes eating a balanced amount of protein, carbohydrate, and fat every time you eat. The idea is to keep your blood sugar in check, within a tight "zone."
How it works
Divide your plate into three equal sections. Fill one section with low-fat protein. Fill the remaining sections with vegetables and fruit. Add a "sprinkle" of fat. That’s it. Some people call it the 40-30-30 plan. You get 40% of your meal from carbohydrate, 30% from protein, and 30% from fats.
Other guidelines include:
- Eat within 1 hour of waking.
- Eat three meals and two snacks a day.
- Keep bread, pasta, grains, and starches to a minimum.
- Drink at least eight 8fl oz glasses of water a day.
On the menu
- Lean meat and protein
- Fruits and vegetables
- Olive oil
- Low-fat dairy
Off the menu
- Sugar
- Processed foods
- High-fat dairy
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Last Updated:
February 23, 2007
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