The Omega Zone
2002 • rrp $29.95 • Paperback • ISBN:0060528818
Over the years Dr Sears' conviction that our diets lack sufficient long chain omega-3 fats has only strengthened, and this book will probably convince you yours does too.
My verdict
A very good theoretical Zone book, but I now prefer The Anti Inflammation Zone.
Good features
- Detailed explanation of omega-3 fish oil supplements and supplementation.
- Good general theoretical information.
Not so good features
- Perhaps the theoretical information is too thorough (for laypeople).
More...
As an instructional Zone book The Omega Zone isn't far from complete either.
Contents
| The Omega Zone | ||
| Chapter | Page | |
| Introduction | 1 | |
| Part I: The Omega Rx Zone | 7 | |
| 1 | The continuing evolution of the Zone | 9 |
| 2 | The beginnings of modern man | 14 |
| 3 | The fats that made us human | 20 |
| 4 | Eicosanoids: hormones that harm, hormones that heal | 25 |
| 5 | What is wellness? | 32 |
| 6 | Brain wellness | 37 |
| Part II: Getting to the Omega Rx Zone | 45 | |
| 6 | The basic plan | 47 |
| 7 | Fish oil supplements: knowledge is power | 71 |
| 8 | Your blood will tell your fortune | 92 |
| Part III: Treatment of chronic disease in the Omega Rx Zone | 105 | |
| 10 | When the brain goes wrong | 107 |
| 11 | Who wants to die of a heart attack? | 131 |
| 12 | Cancer: your greatest fear | 146 |
| 13 | Obesity and diabetes: the twin epidemics | 153 |
| 14 | Why it hurts: pain and inflammation | 166 |
| 15 | Women's health concerns: infertility, menopause, and beyond | 178 |
| Part IV: Reaching your full potential in the Omega Rx Zone | 189 | |
| 16 | Building a better brain | 191 |
| 17 | Emotions: the mind-body-diet connection | 202 |
| 18 | How to build a better athlete | 208 |
| 19 | At the crossroads of the future | 217 |
| Appendixes | ||
| A | Continuing support | 223 |
| B | Omega Rx Zone meals and snacks | 225 |
| C | Your biologicl internet | 226 |
| D | Eicosanoids | 231 |
| E | Understanding carbohydrates | 254 |
| F | Food blocks | 264 |
| G | Resources | 271 |
| H | Calculation of percentage body fat | 273 |
| References | 287 | |
| Index | 375 | |
