Is Alcohol okay on the zone diet?

Yazan: admin | 30 August 2009 | 3 Comments
Categories: Zone Diet

Funny Guy asked: Based on the methodology of the zone it would seem that you would be able to drink as much alcohol as you want as long as it wasn’t mixed with anything as distilled alcohol and wines have a zero effect on insulin (0 glycemic index and 0 glycemic load.) I would like [...]

Is The Zone diet unhealthy?

Yazan: admin | 19 August 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Zone Diet

unnua asked: The USDA recommends getting 10% of your Calories from protein (60% carbs, 30% fat).
Then there is The Zone diet, which is 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. If you are somewhat insulin resistant (as I suspect I am), then reducing carbs should help, right?
But then others say that 30% protein is [...]

is ¨the zone diet ¨ healthy for diabetes II?

Yazan: admin | 07 August 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Zone Diet

tichergeorge asked: my 11 year old boy is not dependent on taking insulin, only exercise and the atkins diet were doing just fine, but his sugar levels have been are little higher lately, and friend convinced us that by start doing ¨the diet zone ¨ result , his sugar levels are through the roof. [...]