The Mediterranean Zone: Unleash the Power of the World's Healthiest Diet for Superior Weight Loss, Health, and Longevity

From one of the world’s most trusted voices on health, diet, and nutrition comes the next generation of weight loss and health-promoting eating—a new scientifically-based plan for getting the body to the perfect hormonal “Zone” by eating more delicious and colorful Mediterranean ingredients.;Published in 1995, The Zone was the first book to describe how our diet impacts inflammation in the body, demonstrating that controlling our hormonal response to food—keeping it in a specific zone—was the key to weight loss and good health for life.;In The Mediterranean Zone, Dr. Sears applies revolutionary advances in our understanding of molecular biology to his prescription for “Zone eating,” specifically explaining the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits of polyphenols, the chemicals that give fruits and vegetables their color. Drawing upon his own research as well as recently published studies, Sears examines the polyphenol effect on heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other major health concerns and takes traditional ingredients to a new level, offering 100 delicious recipes for Zone-Mediterranean meals.