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The Zone Diet and the LipoLaser

The Zone Diet was created by Dr. Barry Sears. Dr. Sears is a leader in the science of controlling hormonal response through diet. A former research scientist at he Boston University School of Medicine and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has dedicated his career to the study of lipids and holds 13 US Patents relating to intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for th etreatment of cardiovascular disease. His theory is that you can apply this knowledge to the control of your diet to affect the hormonal responses in your body.

If you are thinking of following The Zone Diet you need to read “The Zone: Revolutionary Life Plan to Put your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight Loss”, by Barry Spears. The book has sold over 2000 000 copies and has been on the New York Times Bestsellers list. Unfortunately, mainstream medicine does not see food as having the health benefits of powerful drugs. Dr. Sears research has helped to shed some more light on the healing power of food.

The Zone Diet is based on nutrient ratios which are thought to be optimum for human health. According to Dr. Sears’ research, the formula consists of 40% carbs, 30 % protein and 30% fats. Dr. Sears considers this ratio to be the perfect diet and suggests that it be followed at every meal, including snacks. The term “The Zone” comes from the hormone balance which Dr. Sears believes is created by this ratio of carbohydrates, protein and fats. Even though the carbs proportion is the highest of the three, the Zone Diet is still considered to be a low carb diet because the average diet consists of 50 to 60% carbohydrates.

The word diet shouldn’t be an intimidating term according to www.thezone.com. The word comes from the Greek root meaning “way of life”. The Zone Diet has become popular due in part to celebrity endorsements. Celebrities thought to have utilized The Zone Diet include: Jennifer Aniston, Renee Zellweger, Cindy Crawford, Charlie Sheen, Tiger Woods and Tom Cruise.

The official Zone Diet website claims The Zone Diet is not a diet but a healthy, balanced lifestyle. This is important when making any change in your diet for weight loss. If you look at it as a temporary diet and it is likely that any results will probably also be temporary. At Vancouver Lipo Laser we recommend a permanent lifestyle change for healthy weight loss .The LipoLaser is used for body contouring and spot fat reduction as an adjunct to your healthy lifestyle choice. LipoLaser treatments work best when combined with a lifestyle change including an optimum diet and exercise. The Zone is a great choice for many people.

There have been some critism of The Zone Diet.

* too complex to follow
* substantial math requirement
* calorie restrictions may be too low for an active person
* not a muscle building diet
* substantial list of forbidden foods
* scientific studies on Dr. Sears assumptions haven’t been performed

Some of the difficulty with The Zone Diet have been dealt with by providing support for the participants in the diet through books written by Dr. Sears, the Zone Diet website and other third party websites which were created to make the diet easier to follow. One such website, www.formulazone.com, helps users do the complex calculations automatically and make the Zone Diet more user friendly. They do charge a modest fee for the service but it is worth it if you want to avoid dusting off your calculator.

Meal Ratios:

The Zone Diet promotes a combination of all nutrients in each meal and discourages the use of processed carbs like white pastas and breads, and sugars and trans fats. You use math to keep your diet scientifically balanced to help your body release unwanted pounds. And you thought all that time in math class was wasted!

So what do you have to do on the Zone Diet? There are different aspects to the diet including Zone Living, The Zone Pyramid, Zone Blocks, Zone 123 and Zone Recipes.

The Zone Way of Life

The Zone way of life recognizes that some people are genetically susceptible to weight gain and chronic disease. They stress that you can’t change your genes but you CAN change the expression of your genes through your diet and lifestyle. Your ability to do this is related to the level of control you have over your diet. Zone Living is designed to help your body achieve the hormonal and genetic balance you need for long term weight control, optimal heart, brain and immune function. The Zone says that the “silent inflammation” in the body can be reduced in less than 30 days by following the Zone Wellness pyramid.

The Zone Wellness Pyramid

The Zone Wellness Pyramid – The Zone Diet uses the Zone Wellness Pyramid to explain the five components of zone living and how they work to gether to improve wellness by decreasing silent inflammation ion your path towards having higher energy, improved health and life-long wellness.

The pyramid consists of:

1.Zone Dieting / Eating “Eat with Balance”
2.Omega – 3 – EPA/DHA Concentrates
3.Polyphenols – “The Anti-inflammatory properties of Fruits and Vegetables
4.Fitness – “moderate exercise 3-5 times per week
5.Targeted Supplements – “condition specific for you”

Zone Eating

The Zone Diet is referred to by Dr. Sears as a moderate diet. He says anything “low” like low carb diets or low fat diets are inherently not balanced. According to the Zone these diets are unsustainable and will not maintain hormonal balance in the long term. The Zone Diet is moderate in low fat protein, low glycemic index carbs ( mostly fruits and veggies) and heart healthy mono-unsaturated fats.

Omega – 3

These fats have anti-inflammatory properties that promote wellness. Reducing silent inflammation requires constant intake of omega 3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docoshaxaenoic acid (DHA). EPA/DPA concentrates are used to rapidly begin the anti-flammatory process.

Polyphenols

Polyphenols are phyto-chemicals that give fruits and veggies their color and provide health benefits due to anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative actions. Polyphenols also attract AMP kinase ( an essential enzyme ) which helps restore cellular ATP levels. Reduces the expression of genes associated with inflammation and supplies powerful antioxidants needed to protect EPA and DHA.

Fitness

Helps ward off aging by reducing silent inflammation. Alleviates insulin resistance which helps reduce visceral fat the dangerous kind around your abdomen.

Targetted Supplements

The other factors in the zone pyramid will help to ensure the effectiveness and absorption of supplements targeted to your specific needs.

Can Diabetics utilize The Zone?

The Zone diet is exactly within the dietary guidelines developed by the Joslin Diabetes Center and the Harvard Medical School for overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or for high risk individuals.

The site claims The Zone Diet can help with

* Long-Term Sustainable Loss of Excess Fat
* improved athletic performance
* Regulation of inflammation to support life-long wellness

Foods

Lean proteins, healthy fats, and healthy carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables.

Logistics – put 1/3 of your plate – lean protein the size and thickness of your palm. – lean skinless chicken, fish, egg, tofu. Fill remainder of plate with fruits and or vegetables and add a dash of heart healthy mono-unsaturated fat like olive oil, almonds ir avocado but no transfats.

A PBS documentary show Scientific American Frontiers compared the effectiveness of several popular diet programs including the Zone. The participants on the Zone experienced the greatest fat loss while also gaining muscle mass. Participants in the study also reported feeling less fatigued and hungry compared to the people in the other diet groups.

If you are using The Zone Diet you may be a perfect candidate for LipoLaser treatment. LipoLaser treatments work best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle change and a commitment to long term health. Vancouver Lipo Laser uses state of the art technology to help eliminate trouble areas that are difficult to eliminate through diet and exercise alone. LipoLaser treatments are a safe alternative to liposuction.

Vancouver Lipo Laser offers a special introductory rate to people using the Zone Diet. For more information contact Vancouver LipoLaser. info@vancouverlipolaser.com

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