You are what you eat!

It’s the way of the new age, these days.  Everyone is talking about eating organic.  But why should you do it?  A definition of “organic” is a product which is raised, grown, stored, and/or processed without the use of synthetically-produced chemicals or fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, or any other pesticides, growth hormones or growth regulators. […]

There’s never a lot of talk about what you should and shouldn’t drink when you’re on the Zone diet plan.  Sure, it’s a given that you should always try to consume water. But what about your other options? Alcohol – Sorry guys, but the bad news is that alcoholic drinks are high-glycemic, high-sugared carbohydrates.  Alcohol

Taken from an article by Dave Schreck from www.zonediet.com You’ve made a resolution to eat healthier by following the Zone program, and already you’ve got an excuse to stop: It’s too expensive! Before you add up the food bill, calculate the costs of being overweight. Cholesterol drugs alone can cost more than $100 a month

So you’re committed to taking care of your body and providing it with nutritious foods. But what happens when the summer “Beach and BBQ” season approaches and you’re bombarded with the temptations of summer staples such as chips, hot dogs, burgers, marshmallows, fried chicken, and ice cream? During the hotter months it seems nearly impossible

You’ve heard about them, the coaches have nagged you incessantly, and they feel like a chore… Yep, I’m talking about your Daily Food Logs! “Why should I bother with them?” you ask. “I can’t remember what I’ve eaten!” you say. “I promise I’ll start mine soon.” you tell us. So, I’m here to remind you

The Zone Blog Series:Part 6 – How Long Before I Can Expect To See Results on the Zone Diet? Answer: Within two to three days you should see a noticeable reduction in your carbohydrate cravings with increased mental focus.  Within five days you will notice a significant decrease in hunger throughout the day, coupled with

Healthy food equals a happy heart. Just ask Jer! For a healthy heart and a slimmer waist, make sure to include these foods in your grocery basket. Whole-grain breads and cereals These provide significant amounts of insoluble fiber, which helps control weight by filling you up, and some soluble fiber, which reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol.

The Zone Blog Series: Part 5 – Secrets From Successful Zoners! taken from an article by Dave Schreck on www.zonediet.com You may ask yourself, now that I’m on the Zone Diet, how can I motivate myself to stay on it?  Here are some tips from tried-and-true Zoners: They know how to get motivated – “I

Wednesday May 27th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm Spend 2 hours with Thalia Parkinson learning about why it is important to fuel your body with top of the line food! This nutrition seminar will cover how food affects your body, and will also include lecture and theory on: * Getting to know the glycemic index *

Check out all the Zone friendly food, especially the Nanaimo bars… Yum! The Zone Blog Series:Part 4 – Why Should I Try The Zone Diet? Taken from an article by Dace Schreck from www.zonediet.com It seems everyone these days is telling us to “Eat more carbs and consume less fat;” And when that fails to