Celebrity Weight Loss > The Zone Diet

The 'Zone Diet' is the most recent attempt to get a new point of view on weight loss, and is at present among the 10 most fashionable diets in the western world, somewhat for the reason that dieters testimony losing up to 4 to 6 pounds in the first week, and up to 1.5 pounds each week after that. The human body's digestive system works best by eating only 2 main food groups, namely Lean protein and natural carbohydrates (from fruits and fibrous vegetables).

Celebrities like Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Aniston claim to have followed the Zone Diet to assist them get their famous figures.

The ‘Zone Diet’ works on the hypothesis that surplus insulin, a hormone that controls our blood sugar levels, makes us fat and keeps us fat. By closely regulating our blood sugar levels and therefore keeping our levels of insulin in a tight ‘zone’, the body burns fat more efficiently so that we lose weight.

The main thrust is that foodstuff is 'medicine' for the body, and not just the 'fuel'. A model share of carbohydrates, proteins and fats - that is 40% carbs to 30% protein and 30% fat, which is believed to keep the body within a healthy 'zone' determined by hormones. It is advised to eat small but regular meals, at least times 5 per day.

To understand the Zone Diet, you make 'zone meals' or snacks based on the 40% 30% 30% ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. For portion size, use your own hand as a guideline (for example, a protein portion will be approximately the size and thickness of your palm). As for carbohydrates, it depends on whether they are good or bad carbs.

You can have 2 "big, loose fists" of good carbs, but only 1 "tight fist" if you prefer a bad carbohydrate like pasta, potatoes or bread.  Fats are also important, and if your protein part is light on fat, you can add some olive oil, or a couple of olives. If you prefer, a small pile of nuts can be used instead. Unlike some diets, the Zone Diet doesn't 'ban' any foods as such, but you are suggested to keep bad carbohydrates down to a quarter or less of your total carbohydrate intake. And stay off the caffeine - no coffee, tea, or fizzy colas even the diet variety.

Once you arrive at your perfect weight, you can include more fat to your diet in order to give your body more energy without using your stored fat reserves.

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