Diet Plans And Menus - The Zen Diet

Diet Plans And Menus - The Zen Diet: Diet Plans And Menus


The Zen Diet was inspired by nutritional habits of the Japanese. Maybe they know something we don’t know, their life expectancy is one of the world’s highest. The meals are low-calorie and are mostly based on fish and soy products. Foods such as cold cuts, meat, and desserts should be avoided. Finish your meal with a piece of fruit. Here are some of the diet principles.

It’s important to choose the right fats. Don’t eat saturated fats such as those found in meat and dairy products because they oxidize rapidly. Reduce your consummation of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids because they can lead to inflammatory illnesses. In their place you should eat omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids. Good sources of omega-3 include fish and some cold-pressed oils such as peanut, sesame, soy, linseed, and olive oil. Eat a lot of fish; it furnishes proteins, vitamins, and minerals. It also helps fight against high blood pressure, cholesterol, aging, and strokes. Reduce your meat consumption. Eat soy, whole-grain rice, and cereals. Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables. Good choices include sweet potatoes, Chinese cabbage, and Japanese pears. Don’t forget to consume algae, including nori, kombu, iziki, and wakame.

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