Zone diet
recommends a simple hand eyeball method measuring carbohydrates, protein, and
fats the easy way. Many people are not successful with their diet plans because
they get weary counting calories and reading food labels. Measuring becomes
easy with the Zone diet plan because what you are going to do is to measure
everything by the plate or by your hand. Measure it by the size of your hand
which is relative to the size of your body. Your protein portion at each meal
shall be measured by the size and thickness of your palm. Carbohydrates can be
determined by curling your hands into 2 loose fists. Fats equal the size of
your thumb. Quickest way is to give it a “thumbs up”. The aim is to maintain
the ideal ratio of 40-30-30 for carbohydrates, proteins and fats respectively.
I am doing this
now, slowly of course, I can’t discipline myself not to eat much when food
looks great. But never mind me, I just want to share the best found that I had
two weeks ago for dieters. Eat your meal or snack within an hour after waking.
Try to eat frequent small meals whether you are hungry or not like every 4 to 6
hours after a meal or 2 to 2 ½ hours after a snack. Guys I am really interested
with this because it is the simplest diet plan I’ve encountered in my research
that is good for diabetics too. So eat 5 times a day like 3 meals and 2 snacks,
hungry or not, remember that. And also try not to beat yourself gnawing food
every now and then because your next meal or snack can absolutely get you right
back on track.
All Zone meals
begin with protein. And of course never forget to do the basic which is
drinking 8 glasses of water everyday. Best daily supplement to partner the diet
plan is a highly purified Omega 3 concentrate. Omega 3 concentrates are
extremely powerful in inflammation control, twice as strong as and 100 times
more pure than fish oils. It satisfies hunger and is ideal for weight loss,
men, women, and children’s health. It helps burn excess fat, slow the aging
process and a good defense from risk on chronic disorders. And lastly, never
forget exercise. You don’t have to go to a gym to do this. Walk from the train
station to the grocery store or from office to the grocery store. Walking is a
no cost perfect form of daily exercise.
What impresses me with Zone diet
meal plan?
According
to Sears, excess insulin is the cause of skyrocketing rates on obesity
triggered by eating too much carbohydrates and too much food intake. The diet
keeps insulin levels from rising too high by replacing some of the carbs with
fat and protein. It is designed to prevent blood sugar levels (or insulin
levels) from going too high or too low. Good for diabetics eh?
This
will ultimately result in increased fat loss, decreased likelihood of cardiovascular
disease, and greater mental performance. This will eventually improve every
chronic disease condition and improve physical performance. The theory of the
Zone diet goes like if you eat small meals with the correct ratio of protein,
carbohydrates and fats, then your body will be able to balance your hormones
and insulin levels.
So
eliminate your old dieting plans of almost starving yourselves and start the
Zone plan. You don’t need to be a member to follow it. Just remember the hand
eyeball method, know your food groups, and make a list of the usual
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that you are taking. Well if you get lazy,
just read more of my blogs sometime. I am always eager to make the research
because we are also a family of diabetics and I have a chronic back pain, slip
discs. Keep on reading then.
Reference: http://www.zonedietinfo.com/tips.htm
