Often plaguing both women and men their entire lives, dieting is a frustrating, vicious cycle.? Finding the perfect way to lose weight is not an easy task, but Dr. Berry Sears is here to help.? As the creator of The Zone Diet, Dr. Sears offers a whole new way of thinking about food that is sure to make losing weight a much simpler task.
As excess weight gain is caused by inflammation within fat cells, the Zone Diet presents a way to control it, thereby dropping the pounds. The reason cells become inflamed in the first place is from the accumulation of arachadonic acid, which comes from refined carbohydrates that stimulate insulin production.? Controlling this is as easy as consuming the right combination of foods along with an adequate level of Omega-3 fatty acids that the body cannot make itself. (Read our article on the Zone Omega/Rx? Concentrate) ?
Considering every meal and snack affects the delicate? balance that decreases inflammation and insulin levels for the next 4-6 hours each day, the Zone diet assists with choosing the right foods to eat (*See the Zone 1-2-3 Method below). Dr. Sears’ plan helps to reduce body fat without hunger and fatigue, while decreasing the silent inflammation levels throughout the body.?(Read our article on the Zone Diet)?
In order to help achieve just the right balance, Dr Sears has created a product line of supplements that maximize the benefits of the Zone’s Omega-3 concentrates, all while helping to support bone and heart health.?
One such supplement is the SeaHealth PLUS, tagged as Nature’s Gift from Land and Sea. This pure, unadulterated, whole food concentrate pulled directly from nature, contains two of the 12 recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. These nutrients from living sources combine Aloe Vera, mineral rich sea vegetables and antioxidant-rich fruit concentrates. Furthermore, SeaHealth contains polyphenols (powerful anti-oxidants with anti-inflammatory properties), which alter the inflammation pathways in the body and the inflammation of NF-kappa B, the gatekeeper for inflammatory responses.SeaHealth Plus Liquid Nutritional Supplement contains a powerful blend of sea vegetables that are very rich in trace minerals and antioxidants from fruit sources.
The Blueberries, cranberries and other berries are especially antioxidant rich (cranberries rank first in antioxidants, of all the common fruits), more so than the majority of other fruits and vegetables. The other berries and fruits such as grapes are high in antioxidants also, as is honey. All in all, SeaHealth Plus contains sixteen hundred ORAC units per serving, which is 1 ounce or 2 tablespoons. ORAC is the acronym for Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity, a way to test the antioxidant potency. The higher the ORAC value is, the better the antioxidants? can fight scavenging free radicals. Sixteen hundred ORAC units is about antioxidant equivalent of 2 servings of fruits and/or vegetables. There are a number of excellent sources of antioxidants in the SeaHealth Plus formulation such as grape seed extract (touted almost universally a prime source), wild blueberry extract, raspberry plus raspberry seed extract, cranberry, prune and strawberry powder, as well as numerous others. Each fruit is selected for the unique nutritional contribution it offers.
Antioxidants are concentrated heavily in foods with a lot of color. They are important throughout our entire lives, and we should include an a substantial amount of them into our diets with nutrient-rich foods as well as supplements. Adding antioxidants to our diets is especially helpful to our immune systems and in helping to fight destructive free radicals which are blamed by scientists for premature aging. Free radicals are produced in the body constantly from the various chemical reactions which occur throughout our bodies. They are also produced outside of our bodies, affecting us from the sun’s rays, certain chemicals in our drinking water, cigarette smoke and pollution.?
Another featured supplement is the Zone’s Bone Support.?As osteoporosis can be a major issue that comes with age, especially among women, Bone Support includes components of healthy bone tissue and is specifically designed to help revitalize the skeletal system. This formula includes a combination of six sources of calcium? and 400 mg of magnesium to provide the most effective ingredients for cardiovascular and bone health.?In addition, Bone Support is in softgel form, which enables the body to rapidly consume it in minutes.?
No matter what diet you’re on, you’re gonna get hungry in between meals. Therefore, Dr. Sears’ has created Zone foods, which are specially formulated with a precise balance of fat, protein, carbohydrates and micronutrients to help keep insulin levels in the Zone and keep hunger under control for more than four hours.?
The Zone Bars incorporate a Controlled Release Nutrition technology, which stabilizes blood sugar and conserves calories throughout the day. A benefit to snacking on Zone Bars is that they help reduce excess body fat without hunger, cravings or fatigue.? Not one to deprive consumers of flavor and taste, Dr. Sears offers his Zone Bars in chocolate raspberry, chocolate fudge and lemon yogurt flavors.
Another tasty treat Dr. Sears offers are the Zone Shakes.?These hearty beverages provide superior protein sources that are lactose-free and include microencapsulated vitamins and minerals to enhance flavor. Utilizing an advanced flavoring system without artificial colors, these shakes will help burn fat faster.? By using carefully selected fiber sources as well as the Controlled Release Nutrition technology, these shakes aide in controlling hunger signals.
Not only does this system provide effective food sources, the Zone Diet can help plan a weight loss and healthy living program, provide you with recipes and even give tips on eating wisely while dining out.?
The Zone is a simple well-balanced lifestyle that has helped celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez lose weight, fight the effects of aging and reduce the risk of chronic disorders all by eating the right combination of protein, fat and carbohydrates at every meal. Join the Zone Revolution and change your life for the better! www.zoneliving.com
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The Zone 1-2-3 Method
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1.?? Fat
At every meal, you must eat an adequate amount of good fats. Good fats include Omega-3 EPA/DHA concentrates and monounsaturated fats like extra virgin olive oil. Bad fats include trans fatty acids found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and Arachidonic Acid (AA) found in fatty red meats and egg yolks.
2.?? Protein
To keep your insulin levels in the Zone at every meal, you must always consume adequate amounts of low-fat protein (about the size of the palm of your hand or about 3 ounces for most females and 4 ounces for most males). A typical snack contains 1 ounce of protein for both women and men. The best protein sources are skinless chicken, fish, turkey, lean cuts of meat, low-fat dairy products, egg whites, protein powder and soy meat substitutes.
3.?? Carbohydrates
In addition to good fats and protein, you must also eat carbohydrates at every meal and snack. However, not all carbohydrates have the same effect on insulin levels. Starches (like pasta, potatoes and bread), grains and rice elevate insulin levels too much, whereas, most vegetables and fruits do not spike insulin levels (a few exceptions are corn, peas, bananas and dried fruits). While this doesn?t mean you have to completely eliminate starches, grains and rice from your diet, you must eat much smaller quantities of them compared to your intake of vegetables and fruits.
It?s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Zone 1-2-3 Method makes it simple to determine the fat, protein and carbohydrate content of every meal and snack. For every gram of fat you consume you need to eat twice as many grams of protein and 3 times that amount in grams of carbohydrates.
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Meals for Females
At each meal consume approximately:
10 grams of fat
20 grams of protein (2x the fat grams)
30 grams of carbohydrate (3x the fat grams)
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Meals for Males
At each meal consume approximately:
15 grams of fat
30 grams of protein (2x the fat grams)
45 grams of carbohydrate (3x the fat grams)
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Snacks for Females and Males
At each snack consume approximately:
3 grams of fat
6 grams of protein (2x the fat grams)
9 grams of carbohydrate (3x the fat grams)
The 1-2-3 method is an easy way to make sure you get the right balance of fat, protein and carbohydrates to ?turn on? a fat-burning metabolism and satisfy hunger at the same time.
Remember, the above numbers are approximate. So don?t worry about being 100% precise. Hunger control between meals and how your clothes fit are your best barometers for success.
Timing
Eat a Zone meal or snack within one hour after waking. To keep your insulin levels in the Zone so you are burning stored fat instead of accumulating it, eat every 4 to 6 hours after a meal or 2 to 2?? hours after a snack (including one at bedtime), whether you are hungry or not.
Liquid
Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day
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