This diet was born in the United States by Barry Sears.
Welfare, the absence of disease, optimal health is the metabolic state in which the body and mind functioning at maximum efficiency (that is to be in the area). To enter the area must be done in a balanced diet (the diet of the area) in which carbohydrates, proteins and fats are rigorously controlled within each meal.

The Zone diet was created to oppose the diets rich in carbohydrates, because they fail to remove the excess body fat that is caused due to an overproduction of insulin, and the production of eicosanoids bad. Too much insulin results in a decrease of blood sugar (glucose) in the blood, which is converted into fat and at the same time blocking access to our fat reserves, this ultimately leads to disease. This is the explanation of why diets high in carbohydrates, they produce feelings of fatigue, each time makes us feel less physical energy and increasingly accumulate more body fat.

In the zone diet is easy access to reserves of fat (instead of carbohydrates accumulated) as an energy source, which also translates into greater mental concentration, which not only helps you be more production, but enhance physical performance.

In the diet of the area is advised five meals a day, two of which will be lighter.
Should never let more than 4 or 5 hours between them, otherwise the fee is triggered insulin levels and altered blood sugar.
Foods from the diet recommended in the area are the following

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Carbohydrates: the benefit of carbohydrates depends on their speed in entering the bloodstream (indicating its glycemic index) of the speed at which glucose is processed depends on the degree of insulin secretion.
We have to avoid foods with high glycemic index that is increasing a lot and very fast blood glucose levels as refined sugar, honey, glucose, white bread, potatoes and all the cereals, and pasta products made with flour white (refined).
Instead, take those slower absorption and found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains and fiber that helps lower the absorption of sugars and fats (both in terms of quantity and speed).
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Protein within the plant have tofu, or gluten Seiten, Spirulina algae, brewer’s yeast and sprouted lentils or soy and all legumes (soybeans, lentils, chickpeas, beans, etc.)..
Among the recommended animal protein are meat chicken, turkey and rabbit, and the blue fish (omega 3) and lean ham. Yogurts and fermented milks, flee from the rest of whole milk products such as cheeses. Avoid red meat. To make our combinations can also use the protein powder.
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Fats: fats get the olive oil, the olives, and mayonnaise.

Disadvantages of the diet of the area

Try to type of protein that is as healthy as possible so as not to overload the kidneys and does not acidify the body too.
Advantages of the zone diet

Allows you to lose body fat, improvement in physical performance for athletes and improve our health.
All we need is to keep ALL meals a balance between protein, carbohydrates and fats.
The ideal proportion is 0.75%, or 3 deg. of protein for every 4 grams. carbohydrate.

In addition to the proportion of food should be taken into account the number, this depends on the sex, weight, percentage of body fat and physical activity of each individual.
This diet allows us to forget about counting calories go.
Observations on the diet of the area

Many nutritionists agree that we have gone from not taking a lot of protein to cover our requirements.
So many people concerned about weight, health, or who have adopted a vegetarian diet tend to eat fruit, bread, cheese and not much more.
Forgetfulness, loss of muscle mass, low energy level and mood, and often high levels of cholesterol are signs that we are moving away from the area.
The combination of the diet with the diet according to blood group often, often spectacular results.

In all cases we recommend checking with your doctor, therapist or other health professional responsible. The information in this article is merely informational.