Zone diet is based on the scientific principle that an ideal diet should contain a fixed proportion of macronutrients at each meal. This must include carbohydrates (30%), fats (30%) and proteins (30%). However, these proportions differ from the current recommendations relating to optimum diet for healthy adults. Moreover, there is no data available that the weight loss from Zone Diet is optimised by the proposed quantities.

Zone Diet

This diet was first put forward in Italy in the year 1997 by a physician, Aronne Romano. It was experimented on patients and athletes and popularised by Barry Sears, a biochemist. Zone Diet has also inspired a large number of diet conscious Indians. Famous world celebrities including Hollywood actors are believed to have followed it. 

Zone Diet is based on the theory that an optimum diet should comprise a fixed proportion of macronutrients at each meal. Dieters must follow recipes which are low in carbohydrates. Diet Zone foods contain carbohydrate counts which are not dominated by fat and protein. This enables the dieters to extract more energy from the carbohydrates in the food item instead of the fats and proteins. Contrary to general diets, Zone Diet makes dieters remain firm regarding the amount of calories they consume. This unique nutritional style ensures that dieters consume within 500 calories during main course meals and they consume within 100 calories while eating snacks.

Healthy Diet Tip – Avoid sugary beverages and oily foods

Avoid tempting and mouth-watering food items like deep fried bhatura, aloo-tikki, kachodi, samosa, balushahi, barfi, dalmoth etc. Moreover, junk food items such as burgers and pizzas with extra cheese and high calorie food items including fatty meats, margarine, butter, sugary beverages like sherbats, and sweetened aerated drinks are also best avoided. 

Enjoy steamed corn, idlis, dhoklas, momos, sprouts, bhelpuri, popcorn, fresh salads, coconut water, chach and plain clear soups. Avoid fast foods at work by carrying home food that consists of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. They are both waistline and pocket friendly. Throw out all unhealthy snacks from your kitchen shelves and store readily available fresh fruits and vegetables.

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