Zone-Perfect Meals in Minutes
Barry Sears got a lot of attention--and royalties--with his  diet booksThe ZoneandMastering the Zone.  Sears believes that the food you eat is one of the most powerful drugs  you will ever encounter, and a lot of people get fat and sick using  food in misguided ways. Sears believes that using it therightway can lead to increased physical stamina, sharpened mental focus, and  a reduced likelihood of developing chronic diseases--and you'll  probably shed unwanted pounds along the way. Sears calls for a diet  based on &quot;hormonal thinking,&quot; not the usual calorie counting  and fat measuring. Some of the rules of the diet are eating small meals  throughout the day, having some protein at every meal, always eating  the necessary amount of fruits and vegetables, and taking cod-liver  oil. To make all of this as painless as possible, Sears has created  150 &quot;Zone&quot;-perfect meals that are easy to prepare and require  little planning.