Although Zone Diet information is widely available on the web, this can sometimes become confusing and easy to misinterpret. For Zone beginners medical advice from a physician is recommended. Dr. Sears' books, web sites, software programs and zoner-communities are alternative sources.
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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”. 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” changed the dietary map of America by 180 degrees. Low fat and protein diets are blamed for the high obesity level. The solution is to cut back on bad carbohydrates such as rice, grains, starch and pasta. A non-specialist will find it hard to follow “Enter The Zone”, a theoretical work. But Barry Sears says it was not addressed to a wide public, but to specialists in heart-disease treatments.
Mastering the Zone, by Barry Sears
The book explains how this diet will help you to achieve “Super Health”, how to strengthen the immune system and delay the aging process. Looking and feeling better are just one meal away. Some readers recommend the book as the best, most comprehensive way to start learning about the Zone.
The Top 100 Zone Foods, by Barry Sears
The Zone uses food as a drug. This book tells you why some foods are better than others. It 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. Rather, there is a lack of communication among different hormones. The Zone is seen as a minute hormone-control system that can slow down the aging process. The book is not an easy read, most reviewers say. Given the complex subject, however, there could be no other way. Reading the books which precede this one may be helpful.
Zone Perfect Meals in Minutes, by Barry Sears
Zone Diet quickly gained a reputation as being difficult to stick to and time-consuming. In response, Dr. Barry Sears produced a guide to preparing Zone meals and not missing any of your other favorite activities.
Zone Meals in Seconds, by Lynn and Barry Sears
The book offers ideas for quick breakfasts, lunches and dinners. It also provides a glimpse of the Sears family kitchen. Lynn Sears shares her experiences and gives the reader tips about reading nutritional labels, calculating 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" book ever written about Zone Diet.
What to Eat in the Zone, by Barry Sears
This book provides information about foods, food-blocks and tips about transforming prepared food items into Zone-friendly meals. It also provides 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 which play an essential role in heart and brain health, and in strengthening the immune system.
The Soy Zone, by Barry Sears
The Soy Zone diet is particularly dedicated to lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans. It is also recommended for zoners who who wish to bring the benefits of soy protein into their lives. Dr. Sears advises following the Zone by taking half of the protein need from soy and the other half from lean meat and fish.
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On-line Products to Help You Stay in The Zone
If you're looking for detailed information on “Zone”, the web is the best resource. Zone Diet .com is the official website for the Zone.
- To find out about your Zone profile, we recommend the official Zone Diet
and the widely-praised eDiets.com
- Zone recipe collections are available on FormulaZone, but you have to be a subscriber to access the recipe data base.
- The body fat calculator at DrSears.com is the official one. Also, an Excel 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, has multiple discussion topics. It is very useful for beginners. Other well-functioning communities can be found at Formula Zone or Zone Perfect The latter requires membership.
- A useful Zone Diet Plan Blog
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