I'm just starting out and am having trouble figuring out which "block" to put some of the foods I eat under. For example, the only nuts listed are macadamias (expensive and my husband is deathly allergic to them), almonds, walnuts and peanuts. What about pecans, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds? I often add ground flax seed to things likes salads and yogurt but I have no idea how to count that. Same with hemp oil and flax oils. I usually make my own bread but I have no clue how to count it- about 2/5ths of the "flour" is ground flax, wheat germ, oat flakes, bran, and spelt flour, and I also use hemp, olive and flax oil in that. I also usually drink skim milk. Is there somewhere that has a more comprehensive food list?:confused:

Hi Penelope,

A tip, many of the foods you mentioned are too high in omega 6 to rely on every day for fat in the Zone. For the Zone diet it's very important to avoid omega 6 as much as possible and use monounsaturated fat sources instead. Olive oil (either extra virgin, or the cheaper lighter refined olive oils are fine; best prices are probably at clubs like Sam's and Costco), olives and avocados are also good sources of monounsaturated fat.

Also, when you drink skim milk, or eat any other fat free protein (such as egg whites, fat free yogurt or protein powder), be sure to add a block of fat for each block of fat free protein you eat. It's necessary because the block method takes into account that half of the fat needed for Zone balance is in the protein source.

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sue
Consulant of Zone Labs
Certified Zone Affiliate