ZONE VS PALEO
BACK GROUND INFO:
Nutrition is the foundation to feeling, performing, and looking better. Food, essentially acts as two things: a fuel source and a drug. When we eat food, our bodies have a physiological response based on the type of foods we eat (acts like a drug). They type of food will signal our body to store, release, or slow the rates of absorption of energy (act as a fuel).
With the right balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats, you can control three major hormones generated by the human diet: insulin, glucagon, and cholecystokinin.
Insulin - A storage hormone; stores energy. (carbohydrate source) Excess
insulin makes you fat and keeps you fat. It also accelerates inflammation.
Glucagon - A mobilization hormone; releases energy. (protein source)
Glucagon tells the body to release stored carbohydrates at a steady rate, leading to stabilized blood sugar levels. * This is key for optimal mental and physical performance.
Cholecystokinin (CCK) – (fat source) These are the hormones that aid in digestion and acts as a hunger suppressant. They tell the stomach to slow down the speed of digestion and help catalyze the digestion of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Balances the effects from carbohydrates and proteins.
I get the question, "What is the difference between The Paleo Diet and The Zone Diet," all the time, Here is a quick breakdown of both:
THE PALEO DIET:
Stick to whole, unprocessed foods: meat, eggs, seafood, non-starchy vegetables and some (but not a ton of) fruit, nuts and seeds. Avoid eating things with sugar, grains, legumes, and polyunsaturated fats. In short, eat proteins, carbohydrates and fats that can be hunted or gathered, and try to avoid stuff that’s processed, cultivated, or sealed in colorful packaging labeled "HEART-HEALTHY!" or "LOW-FAT!”, ETC.
CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION:
-Robb Wolf’s Book: “The Paleo Solution”
-Robb Wolf’s Website: http://www.robbwolf.com/
-Mark Sisson’s Book: “The Primal Blueprint”
-Mark Sisson’s Website: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-
-The Whole 9 Website: http://whole9life.com/
**There are hundres of paleo blogs and websites that offer paleo recipes…Google!
THE ZONE DIET:
The Zone Diet controls hormonal balance to help reach maximal results. Hormonal balance affects all important components of your wellness: body composition, energy utilization, blood chemistry, and much more.
The ZONE Diet is balanced in 3 macronutrients:
· Protein (lean, natural meats are preferred)
· Carbs (mostly low glycemic-load fruits and vegetables preferred)
· Fat (one of the most important macronutrients!)
All three macronutrients (and their hormonal response) are vital to ideal human function.
Here's how you can get in the ZONE:
1) Understand what a block is:
A block is a unit of measurement that combines certain ratios / proportions of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
1 BALANCED BLOCK= 7 grams of protein+ 9 grams of carbs + 1.5 grams of fat
this can also be stated as 1 block of protein + 1 block of carbs + 1 block of fat
*this can get confusing... ask me if you don't get this.
A One Block Meal consists of one block Protein, one block Carbohydrate, and one block Fat.
A Two Block meal consists of 2 choices from each.
A Three Block meal consists of 3 choices from each list…and so on.
2) Find your Block Prescription:
Here is the equation:
(Body Fat In Decimal) x (Body Weight) = X
(Body Weight) - (X) = Lean Body Mass
(Lean Body Mass) / (7) = Y
(Y) x (.7) = Block Prescription
Here are my own numbers as an example:
(.16) x (126) = 20.16
(126) - (20.16) = 105.84
(105.84) / 7 = 15.12
(15.12) x (.7) = 10.5
So I am on a 10.5 block prescription. At the end of the day, I will have had 10.5
blocks of protein, 10.5 blocks of carbohydrates, and 10.5 blocks of fat.
3) Print out the Zone Booklet:
4) Get Weighed and Measured, Get with a Partner, and Get Accountable.
5) Weigh / Measure and Journal your food / Share your Journal with your
Partner:
I CHALLENGE YOU ALL TO PERFORM, LOOK, AND FEEL BETTER. I CHALLENGE YOU TO TRY THE ZONE and/or PALEO DIET FOR 30 DAYS.
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