Zone Nutrition Welcome to Zone Nutrition About Zone Nutrition:   I specialise in teaching the principles of the Zone and Paleo diets; balanced, healthy, low glycemic (blood sugar) load eating plans developed by looking at our past, to the diets and lifestyles that best suit out genetic heritage. The results of eating this way are often extraordinary, many diseases we see as a normal part of today’s world reverse, including high blood pressure, obesity, auto-immune disease, gut issues like IBS, bloating and GERD.   You wouldn't feed a lion grains, nor would you feed a rabbit meat   Have you ever wondered if we as humans are eating the food today that we are best suited to genetically? Put it this way – if you were a zoo keeper and had a bunch of wild humans – what is food they would thrive on? I mean thrive – not just survive.   Today we humans eat foods that were foreign to us 10,000 years ago (and in many cases just 200 years ago) in a balance that is incorrect for our metabolism. Consequently our health is suffering; we lack energy, we can't lose weight, we suffer from numerous health problems. We are poor specimens compared to our hunter / gatherer ancestors.   When you really think about it – How well are you?   Do you take regular pain relief for headaches, joint or other aches and pains? Are you overweight, and find it difficult to keep weight off? Do you take ant-acids for indigestion, or suffer bloating, IBS or constipation? Do you have sugar or other cravings, and find it hard to judge your appetite? Are you on medications for cholesterol and high blood pressure? Women - do you have hormonal issues like PCOS, menstrual pain or PMS? Are you diabetic or pre-diabetic?     The Zone diet is eating real food - protein, carbohydrates and fat in a balance and quality that gives us back our health, energy and helps us burn fat. Paleo nutrition focuses of food quality - eating those foods that best suit us genetically.   I am stunned by the fast improvement in many people's niggling health problems, when they switch to this way of eating.   Here is a selection of health benefits that are typically reported by our clients:       Increased energy - especially during the afternoon, feel more alert     Fat loss without hunger or cravings (no more sugar cravings!)     Control of reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)     An increase in mental focus, no more foggy thinking     Quicker recovery after exercise, improved sports performance     Decrease in pain and inflammation e.g. with arthritis, headaches     Decrease or elimination of Premenstrual Syndrome and Menstrual Pain     A decrease in symptoms of depression and stress     Reduced and improved cholesterol     Improved digestion - reduction in IBS, constipation, indigestion and other gut issues     Improved blood sugar in diabetes     Skin problems like eczema and psoriasis improve     The Paleo diet in particular is very successful in reducing auto-immune conditions     We have found that many people, after switching from a conventional diet to the Zone and / or Paleo Diet experience an improvement of many of these problems in just a few days.   Read testimonials and results   How to get started   I can help. As a nutritionist I can work with you; I look at your health issues and goals and design a meal plan based on food preferences. I can also recommend supplements that might be of benefit. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. I do one on one consultations and group seminars. I can also work with you at any distance, by phone and email.   Julianne Taylor NZRN, Grad Cert Sci (Nutrition) phone 09 3781573. See Services for information on consultations and Seminars   Here’s a cost effective way to teach you how to follow the Zone or Paleo Diet: Everything you need to know for just $25.00!    Simply order the booklet "Zone Diet Tips for New Zealanders" via our SHOP ONLINE (NZ books section) for just $25.00. It has basic nutrition information, how the Zone Diet works, tips for New Zealand eating and sets of different sized simple meals to suit all. The booklet also includes principles of the Paleo diet, guidelines and food choices. Also included are Zone / Paleo food block lists incorporating New Zealand foods and Glycemic index ratings .    "I received my Zone resource yesterday, thank you so much, what a fabulous booklet it is.  I have been looking through several Zone books and have started to feel quite confused (although I understand and see how the principles work).  This is what I have been looking for - yay for finally finding it - again congrats on a fabulous resource" – Lynda     Now available: The Paleolithic Solution, by Robb Wolf At a discount price of just $45.00. The principles of the Paleo diet, guidelines and food choices, meal plans and an exercise programme.   Highly recommended. Link here to purchase: Zone shop, The Paleolithic Solution     Zone and Paleo Diet Products    While we recommend you eat real food, our soil today in which we grow our food is be low in many nutrients and some people's health improves when they add selected vitamins or protein powder supplements. Weight loss is clinically shown to be enhanced when both a multi-vitamin and omega 3 supplement is taken.     Our High quality product range includes:   Dr Sears' Zone OmegaRx and EicoRx, pharmaceutical grade Omega-3 fish oil concentrate; very pure and very concentrated. See testimonials for client feedback on OmegaRx. Dr Sears' Zone exceptional quality multivitamin supplement - Zone Micronutrient  Support (contains 47 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) Megaburn dairy and gluten free bars Protein Powders (Soy, whey, rice, egg, Balance, Red8) Zone Diet Books The Paleolithic Solution, Robb Wolf Multivitamin, antioxidant and CoQ-10 supplements Tanita body-fat and weight scales (bio-electrical impedance )   Our mail order service includes New Zealand and Australia. We are based in Auckland, New Zealand. To go to our shop, or simply browse our products simply click on the shop online button above.   If you have any questions or comments, or would like to join our email news list, fill out our simple contact form and one of our team will respond within three working days . New Zealand Research Supporting the Zone diet : Zone Diet Wins in Varsity Study.   Otago University carried out a year long study comparing three diets; Atkins, Zone and the Conventional high carbohydrate diet. After 12 months those following the Zone Diet had maintained a greater weight loss than those on the other two diets. The study also concluded that the Zone diet “may be the best overall approach to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes”. Those on the Zone diet also seemed to enjoy it better.   It’s great to see local research again confirming the effectiveness of the Zone diet.   http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3605474   New Zealand Herald, 30th October 2005

Online Zone Nutrition Shop for NZ and Australian customers OmegaRx - Zone Omega 3 Multivitamin, mineral and antioxidant Protein powders, rice, whey, egg Supplements, vitamins, minerals "The Paleo Solution" Robb Wolf Zone Diet Books Paleo and Zone Tips booklet for NZ     Paleo Seminars: Wellington: Sunday April 21st, 5.30 – 8.30, Thistle Hall. Auckland: Sunday April 7th, 1.30 – 4.00pm. Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd. $45.00 (includes Paleo Guidebook) See this post for more information on Seminar contents: Paleo Seminar To book a place: Contact me by phone or email to book a place juliannetaylor at xtra dot co dot nz or +64 9 3781573   My Nutrition Blog: For my research, thoughts, self experiments, nutrition articles, Paleo diet challenge, client results and more visit: Julianne’s Paleo and Zone Nutrition Blog      @juliannejtaylor   Paleo & Zone Nutrition   Nutrition articles can also be found here:Features   Sign up for our newsletter and receive interesting nutrition articles and product news, via our Contact Form   Results people achieve when they change their diet to Zone / Paleo   “My hubby has lost a whopping 7kgs in a month! The Paleo way of eating totally agreed with him… I don’t get any more issues with bloating or wind in my stomach. I have dropped weight and lost centimetres all over. I don’t have as many headaches. For the first time in years I did not have period pain or tender breasts at that time of the month. Mental focus is a lot better, Not so much brain fog. My sleeping pattern has improved. I used to wake and not get back to sleep, which is not happening now.” Tracy, Auckland, NZ   “I have found my recovery rate after exercise much faster. My recovery from a cold was far quicker than usual. My mental focus is much clearer and I am able to do paperwork in the evening. I have lost weight easily.” Ariana, Auckland, NZ   “…my psoriasis cleared up, and digestion improved. I find I don’t crave bread, biscuits and other processed food, I’m happy to eat a meat, veggie and fruit diet.” Miranda, Auckland   “I have an Auto-immune disease not specifically diagnosed, however I’m HLA-B27 positive and I get iritis in alternative eyes when I’m stressed, my back constantly gave me pain causing me to chew through pain killers….I started on a starch free Paleo diet … And wow would you know it……… my pain reduced within 3 days.” Tab, Auckland   “This has been a life changing event… My weight has dropped from 83 to 77kg in 6 weeks. I got on the scales this morning and could hardly believe it. I had been adjusting my belts in but had no idea it was so much. I have continued to experience more energy and overall improvement in health. My hip has improved a lot so long as I stay off wheat products. Digestion wise, everything is running like clockwork now.” Peter, Hamilton, NZ   For more Paleo results including my own success story     CrossFit, my favourite exercise CrossFit Auckland If you want an exercise programme that is challenging, fun, varied and exceptionally effective – stop and take a look at CrossFit       Prof Cordain’s Paleo Diet Website Professor Loren Cordain and his team have been studying the Paleo diet and the links between diet and western disease for over 20 years at Colorado State University. This site provides a great resource of information and studies.   Dr Sears Zone Science website The official zone diet science website from Dr Barry Sears, the scientist behind the Zone diet