Snacking can be tricky on the Zone diet unless you know some important foods forming the nutrient blocks that can build a Zone-correct meal.
Dr. Sears advises that you choose one portion from each of the categories below and create your own snack.
Protein
1 string cheese
1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 1/2 ounces deli meat
Carbohydrates
1/2 cup grapes
1 kiwi
1/2 nectarine
1/2 apple
1/2 pear
Fat
6 peanuts
3 olives (green or black)
1/2 teaspoon natural peanut butter
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