'ZONIES' Recipes for a Healthy Life
Don't Weight....... Get Cooking!
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Do you realize how amazing our bodies are? It is incredible how it turns what we eat into energy so we may do what is necessary to carry on through life. By eating a balanced diet we benefit from the right nutrients found in each food source. When we make the right choice in our diet we put ourselves on the ultimate track to a healthy life style. As an expert in the ‘Zone Diet’ and Chef to some of today’s most popular celebrities and countless many others who have benefited from this diet, I can offer you a tool to begin a 40/30/30 balanced ratio of favorable carbohydrates, proteins and fats. With this book you can begin preparing the same gourmet meals celebrities are eating; and in your own home. Knowing how difficult it is to lose weight while dieting; limiting yourself to strict healthy eating habits can lead you away from many enjoyable food experiences. If this means giving up the foods you love most, then dieting becomes more of a hindrance then a help. You can still enjoy eating by learning how to make better and healthier choices; the key to good health is not to overindulge, but to balance and eat in moderation. In this book, you will receive weekly menus complete with shopping list and recipes that are calorically evaluated, educating you with each experience. Each day includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner and Dessert; all with easy to follow recipes and methods. The total caloric content is calculated for each day and does not exceed 1,700 calories, staying well within the ‘Zone’ limits; remember meals should be eaten in succession to receive ultimate nutritional value without over indulging in calorie intake, this makes for a well balanced diet. These recipes are designed to help educate those in need of dieting and achieving a healthy lifestyle, it gives the reader an easy recipe for success by showing you how to prepare these sensible yet decadent meals. There are many baking/cookbooks on the market, but none directs the reader towards the usage of more nutritious ingredients; these recipes are unique, because it gives the 40/30/30 ratio balance of macro nutrients. It shows the caloric evaluation between carbohydrates, proteins and favorable fats, giving the reader an understanding where calories are derived. It is designed not to be technical; recipes and methods are easily followed with the layman in mind, once again, it is for those who are looking to find an alternative so they may remain true to their diet and begin a healthy lifestyle. I am sure there are many of you who are new to a balanced diet program, yet I know you will be pleasantly surprised when you begin making these delicious and easy to prepare meals. I believe all those who find it hard work to follow a diet plan and don’t want to give up their favorite foods doing so will enjoy the benefits of these recipes.
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About the Book
The ‘Zonies’ meal plan was developed as a tool to help you understand how to balance your diet by staying within caloric guidelines; each recipe is calculated not to exceed 1,700 calories. My two week program of 5 delicious meals per day are nutritionally balanced following the recommended ratio of 40% Complex Carbohydrates, 30% Lean Proteins and 30% Favorable Fats. Once completed, you may repeat the cycle or have the option to create your own meal plan by choosing your daily favorites. By keeping each meal in order and balancing your day within the limit of suggested calories, you will be on a healthy path to weight loss.
About the Author
As Corporate Executive Chef for Chefs Diet™, Philip Andriano creates meals that taste great and are based on Nobel Prize winning science popularized by the Dr. Sears’ Zone Diet balancing a ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% favorable fat. His culinary prowess, creativity, and understanding of dieters’ needs are apparent in every dish, resulting in menus that are as diverse as they are enjoyable. Leading a team of 15 trained chefs, Chef Andriano flawlessly translates such indulgences as Eggs Benedict, Chicken Cacciatore with Red Pepper Polenta and Double Chocolate Chip Cookies into waistline-friendly dishes. From the start Philip’s meals have been reviewed by multiple national publications, including Health Magazine, Time Magazine and the Associated Press. As Corporate Executive Chef for Chefs Diet, Philip’s meals have been seen on numerous television programs, such as Entertainment Tonight, CNBC’s “Closing Bell” and several shows on the Style Network.