Carbohydrates, Proteins, And Fats—The Perfect, Balanced Zone Diet Meal For Every Time Of Day" When
following the Zone Diet meal, one of the most
important aspects of the diet is maintaining a balance of 40%
carbohydrates to 30% proteins to 30% fats."
Cooking to comply with such guidelines is more difficult then one might think. If you are looking to eat a balanced, zone diet food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then take a look at the recipes below. Breakfast In The Zone One zone diet meal that you can serve at breakfast time is the Breakfast Burrito. In order to prepare this meal, you will need the following ingredients: 1/2 cup of Easy Egg Beaters (or other any other type of egg substitute), one slice of fat free cheese, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 strips of turkey bacon, and 1 soft tortilla. First, mix the egg substitute with the olive oil and prepare in a frying pan on medium heat. Wrap the eggs, turkey bacon, and cheese in the soft tortilla and serve. Another breakfast option if you are looking to prepare a zone diet meal is Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal. The ingredients necessary for this zone diet meal are: 3 tablespoons of plain, raw oatmeal, 3/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 packet of sweet and low, 3 teaspoons slivered almonds, and cinnamon. First, add ½ cup of water to the oatmeal and cook for 2 minutes in the microwave. Next, mix in the sugar substitute, cream cheese, and cinnamon. Replace in the microwave for ten seconds, then remove and sprinkle the almonds on top. Time For Lunch! There are many choices when it comes to preparing a zone diet meal for lunch, such as the Quick Tuna Lunch. To prepare this zone diet meal, first gather 1 six-ounce can of tuna, 1 English muffin, 1 apple, and 2 tablespoons of light mayonnaise. Next, mix the mayonnaise and tuna and toast the English muffin. Place as much tuna on the English muffin as possible. Serve with an apple, and eat any remaining tuna mixture with a fork. Yet another zone diet meal option for lunch is the Turkey Sandwich. To prepare, accumulate the following ingredients: 1 eight-inch tortilla, 2 slices of2% low fat American cheese, 1/2 an avocado, a few leaves of Romaine lettuce, 3 slices tomato, and 3 slices of turnkey breast. Begin by heating the tortilla and cheese, until the cheese is melted. Next, slice the avocado and place on top of the cheese. Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: one slice turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, turkey, lettuce, turkey, and lettuce. Wrap together and enjoy. What’s For Dinner? Perhaps the time of day where you can find a wider variety of zone diet meals is dinner. One delicious selection is the Chicken Fajita. You will need: 1 flour tortilla, 2 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa, 1/8 cup onions, 1/8 cup red or green pepper, 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup lettuce. First, sauté the chicken, peppers, and onions in the salsa. Place the mixture on the tortilla, and then add the cottage cheese, avocado, and lettuce and enjoy. If you are looking for a vegetarian option for a zone diet meal, then you are in luck, because the zone diet provides ample meal plans for someone following a vegetarian diet. An example of such a meal is Tofu and Veggies Marinara. To prepare this delicious meal, you should
gather 2 pounds of firm or extra-firm tofu, 1.5 cups black beans, 6
green or red peppers, 6 cups chopped zucchini, 2 ounces of soy cheese,
1 cup tomato sauce, and 1.5 tablespoons olive oil. First, cut the tofu
into cubes about ½ inch in size and stir-fry with the olive
oil until
brown. Something For Everyone As you can see, the zone diet appeals to a large group of people because it provides an option for a zone meal that fits just about anyone’s tastes, preferences, and lifestyle.
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