The Zone
Claim: Eat fatty foods and lose weight without feeling hungry!
Science: Insulin and eicosanoids: hormones that control body fat and insulin levels
Diet: eat protein:fat:carbo=3:3:4 to stay in The Zone, favors low-fat animal protein and monounsaturated fats.
Problem: Not proven, and may lead to increased caloric intake , nutrient deficiency, high cholesterol.
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