Published 14:40 IST, October 28th 2019
Diet: Here are the details you need to know about the Zero Belly Diet
The Zero Belly Diet comprises of plenty of healthy foods, such as lean meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and even dark chocolate.
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Zero Belly Diet comprises of plenty of healthy foods, such as lean meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and even dark chocolate. It eliminates some less-healthy food options, including fatty meats and refined sugar. So, generally, it's a pretty healthy diet to follow.
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How It Works
- Zero Belly Diet allows three meals and one to two snacks per day. This, according to Zinczenko, helps to keep you satiated and to fight cravings.
What to Eat
- Eggs
- Red fruit (berries, red grapefruit, Pink Ly apples, tart cherries, watermelon, plums, and peaches)
- Olive oil and or healthy fat sources, such as nuts, avocos, salmon, and flaxseed
- Beans, brown rice, oats, and quia
- Extra plant protein powder
- Lean fish and meat
- Leafy greens, green tea, and bright-coloured vegetables
- Spices
- Dark chocolate
What t to Eat
- Gluten grains (wheat, barley, and rye)
- Potatoes
- High-fat meats
- Milk and or dairy products
- Highly-refined oils (such as safflower oil, sunflower oil, and soybean oil)
- Most processed foods
- Alcohol
- Soda and diet soda
- Coffee (one cup per day allowed)
- Refined sugar
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lots of healthy foods
- Incorporates plenty of exercises
- Fairly well-balanced
- Emphasizes exercise
Cons
- May be difficult to follow long-term
- Eliminates many common foods
- Doesn't actually target belly fat specifically
USDA Recommendations
As diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, healthy whole grains and legumes, and lean meats and fish, it is reasonably in line with USDA's recommendations for an overall healthy diet. According to USDA, a well-balanced diet contains about half fruits and vegetables, a significant proportion of whole grains, and smaller servings of lean meats and fish. However, Zero Belly Diet requires that you eliminate gluten grains and milk-based products from your diet, and re's medical evidence that doing so will help you lose weight. In fact, whole wheat can be a valuable source of fibre and or nutrients, and dairy products can help you get eugh calcium, critical for bone strength.
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DISCLAIMER: If any deteriorating of symptoms or new symptoms occur during a zero belly diet, one should visit a qualified health professional or consult a dietician. Also, effects of above information may vary from person to person.
11:52 IST, October 28th 2019