Nutrition
« Previous EntriesZONE: Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Peaches
Sunday, November 30th, 2008from the Zone diet website…
This and all of our Italian recipes are from Dr. Daniela Morandi author of Il Bello Della ZONA, a Zone Italian cookbook.
2 - 4 block Meals
Ingredients:
8 oz low fat skim mozzarella, shredded
3 cups eggplant (peeled/sliced)
2 cups tomato sauce
Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 peaches
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
2 Tbsp. chives, minced
juice of [...]
ZONE: Tropical Salmon Skewer
Wednesday, October 22nd, 20082, 4-Block Meals
Ingredients:
12 ounces salmon
3 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
1 tablespoon Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil™
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Salt & pepper
Tossed salad
1 piece of fruit
Instructions:
Cut salmon into cubes. In a bowl, mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the fish and let marinate for [...]
Saffron Cod and Apple Crisp
Wednesday, October 8th, 20088 Block Meal
Ingredients:
For the cod
12 ounces cod
1½ cups onion, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1½ cups green beans
½ teaspoon saffron threads
½ cup white wine
1 bunch arugula
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
salt & pepper
For the apple crisp
2 apples
juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
sesame seeds
Instructions:
Lightly sauté onion and [...]
Find Success with the ZONE Journal
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Journaling has been shown to help you become aware of exactly what you are putting into your mouth and makes you accountable for what you’re actually eating when trying to achieve a healthy diet. Many nutritious consumers are starting to keep food journals because of the effectiveness.
A recent study in the American Journal of Preventive [...]
ZONE: Pork Fillet with Pears and Raisins in Port
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008from the ZoneDiet.com newsletter….
2, 3-Block Meals
Ingredients:
6 ounces pork fillet, 2-3oz medallions
1½ pears, peel/thin slice
2 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons almonds, slivered
½ cup port wine
1 cup white wine divided
salt
pepper
Instructions:
In a small pot mix ½ cup of the white wine with the port and raisins and bring to a boil. Add the pears and heat for 2 minutes then [...]
Zone: Salmon Carpaccio with Sesame Seeds
Wednesday, September 17th, 20082 (4-block) Meals
Ingredients:
12 ounces smoked salmon
juice of 1 lemon
salt
2 tablespoons chives, minced
1 head arugula, thinly sliced
2 cups diced pineapple rinsed/drained
1 tablespoon Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 medium kiwi, sliced
sesame seeds
Instructions:
Cut salmon into thin slices and place on a plate. Strain lemon juice and add salt, oil and chives. Pour the sauce onto the fish and [...]
Zone Food Pyramid
Saturday, September 13th, 2008The Zone food pyramid. Make sure you get your water…. lots of it! Then food sources are 40% carbs, 30% proteins and 30% fat with grains being used SPARINGLY.
ZONE: Chicken with Radicchio
Thursday, September 11th, 2008from the ZoneDiet.com newsletter….
Pollo con Radicchio
(Chicken with Radicchio)
8 Block Meal
Ingredients:
5 ounces chicken, cut into strips
3 ounces prosciutto
2½ cups radicchio, cut into thin strips
salt
balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup pineapple
1½ cups grapes
2 peaches
1/3 cup orange juice
Instructions:
Place chicken in a glass baking pan with a bit of salt, loosely covered with the prosciutto and the radicchio [...]
Strawberry Soup
Sunday, September 7th, 2008from the Zone newsletter….
Strawberry Soup
One four-block meal
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
2 scoops Zone Protein Powder (14g)
¼ cup 2 percent milk
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon Agave nectar
¼ teaspoon vanilla
Cinnamon, pinch
1 1/3 teaspoons almond oil
Mint and strawberry for garnish
Instructions:
In a food processor add strawberries, pulse to chop finely. In a bowl combine protein powder with [...]
Zone Favorites
Thursday, September 4th, 2008from the zone diet web site…
Staff Favorite Recipes
Our Zone Staff has selected some favorite recipes to make it easy for you to stay In the Zone™ long term. Zone recipes are easy to prepare at home and are Zone Balanced with a select amount of low-glycemic load carbohydrate, lean protein, and monounsaturated fat.
Try out these [...]