Zone diet info is widely available on the web, but sometimes can get confusing and easy to misinterpret. For Zone beginners medical advise from a physician is recommended. Dr. Sears' books, web sites, software programs and zoner-communities are alternative sources to find out more about Zone diet.
The Zone diet book list
Since 1995, Dr. Barry Sears has published ten books about Zone diet, a revolutionary way of seeing food as a drug to control hormonal balance. He calls this state of balance "the Zone" and achieving it leads to many benefits.
Enter the Zone (co-authors Dr. Barry Sears & Bill Lawren)
The first book ever published about Zone diet, back in 1995, Enter The Zone changes the "dietary map" of America by 180 degrees. Low fat & protein diets are to blame for the high obesity level. The solution is cutting on bad-carbohydrates like rice, grains, starches and pasta. Enter The Zone is quite theoretical and not so easy to follow by a non-specialist. But Barry Sears says it wasn't addressed to a large public, but to specialists in heart disease treatments.
Mastering the Zone, by Barry Sears
The book explains how to achieve "Super Health" with Zone diet; how strengthening the immune system, delaying the aging process, looking and feeling better are just one meal away. Some readers recommend it as more comprehensive and a better way to start learning about the Zone.
The Top 100 Zone Foods, by Barry Sears
Zone diet uses food as a drug, and this book tells you why some foods are better than others. The book puts together a complete list of ranked foods and Zone recipes that use them at their best.
The Anti-Aging Zone, by Barry Sears
Dr. Sears believes that aging is not about hormonal levels, but a lack of communication among different hormones. Zone diet is seen as minute hormone control system that can slow down the aging process. The book is "not an easy-read", most reviewers say, but given the complex subject, there could be no other way. Reading the books that precede this one may be helpful.
Zone Perfect Meals in Minutes, by Barry Sears
Zone diet quickly gained a "not easy to stick to" and "time consuming" reputation. In response to that, Dr. Barry Sears came up with a guide about preparing Zone meals & not missing any of your other favourite activities.
Zone Meals in Seconds, by Lynn and Barry Sears
The book offers ideas for quick breakfasts, lunches and dinners, and also a view in the "Sears family kitchen", with Lynn Sears sharing experiences and tips about reading nutritional labels, figuring out blocks and using the eyeball method when dining out.
A Week in the Zone, by Barry Sears
The book gained great popularity among beginners. It is said to be clear and concise, the best "how to" ever written about Zone Diet.
What to Eat in the Zone, by Barry Sears
This book provides information about foods, food-blocks, tips about how to transform prepared food items into Zone-friendly meals and useful advice for dining out and staying in the Zone.
The Omega Rx Zone, by Barry Sears
This book reveals the health benefits of pharmaceutical fish oil. Fish oil is known to contain Omega 3 fatty acids that play an essential role in heart and brain health, and in strengthening the immune system.
The Soy Zone, by Barry Sears
Soy Zone diet is particularly dedicated to lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans, but also recommended to zoners that want to bring into their lives the benefits of soy protein upon health. Dr. Sears advises following the Zone by taking half of the protein need from soy and the other half from lean meat and fish.
On-line products to help you stay in the Zone
If you're looking for detailed information on Zone diet, the web is the best resource. ZoneDiet.com may be the best web site for the Zone diet.
- To find out about your Zone profile, we recommend the official ZoneDiet.com and the widely-praised eDiets.com
- Zone recipe collections are available on FormulaZone, but you need to be a subscriber to access the recipe data base;
- The body fat calculator at DrSears.com is the official one. Also, an Excell spreadsheet by Timothy A. McElfresh: The Body Fat Calculator may help you keep track of body fat.
- The Zone official network includes ZoneLabsInc.com, DrSears.com, ZoneCuisine.com, ZoneNetOnline.com, ZoneCafe.com, ZoneProfiler.com, DrSearsZoneRadio.com, DrSearsZoneTV.com.
- Forums and discussion boards: We strongly recommend The forum at DrSears.com, with multiple discussion topics and very useful for beginners; other well-functioning communities you can find at Formula Zone or Zone Perfect (this last one requires membership);
- A useful Zone Diet Plan Blog