Know the Zone Diet
May 22, 2009
The Zone Diet has individuals monitor their eating habits to sustain a constant level of insulin and avoid low-glycemic diet patterns. Barry Sears, a scientist, says that controlling the intensity and levels of insulin leads to a blissful life.
Eicosanoids
Eicosanoids are like hormones and are especially formulated by the body tissues to promote healing. These eicosanoids are secreted through highly unsaturated fatty acids, which can be acquired through essential fatty acids naturally present in foods and diet supplements.
Principle
The underlying principle of the Zone Diet is to consume sensible amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The carbs can be obtained from low-glycemic foods, as they take longer to consume and stimulate a relatively slow insulin response. The sources of fat must be elite fats, fish and vegetables. Further, fat is best before it has been processed, as processing techniques can lead to harmful side effects.
More and more people are aware of the importance of dietary fats. The Zone Diet recommends fish oil supplements as beneficial for the body. When purchasing fish oil supplements look for a toxin free certificate on the label, and an endorsement by a third party or well known organization.
Molecular distillation is a well known and safe method for extracting fatty acids that removes industrial toxins. If you happen to consume uncertified fish oil supplements, you risk the consumption of heavy metals and industrial poisons, which are at times found in cold water fish.
Proven principles
Although the Zone Diet has gained popularity among many, it is not supported by medical or research evidence. But it is based on key weight loss principles that have been proven by scientists, for example, the consumption of a low-glycemic diet leads to lower cholesterol levels and increased insulin levels.
Carefully weigh the pros and cons before adopting the Zone Diet principles. Actively engage in physical exercise and consult physicians before adopting any diet plan that drastically alters your regular habits. It is only by adopting a regular routine that weight loss hurdles can be overcome and risks can be reduced. This will lead to future weight loss.
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