The concept isometric has been
a part of the health care vocabulary for decades. The most common
application of the term, until now, has been with respect to physical
exercise. Taken from the Greek root word Iso, meaning equal, the
familiar term Isometric exercises involves applying equal weight to
achieve strength goals.
Fairly recently, health researchers have discovered another innovative
application of the isometric concept in the health care field:
nutrition. These researchers have identified that an isometric approach
to diet - a.k.a. the "Isometric Diet" -- can lead to health improvement.
The Isometric Diet®, which provides the philosophical basis for
the Zone Diet, has swiftly gained respect from the health and nutrition
community because it applies this clear "balance" lens to the rather
confused, often misinformed world of dieting. Created by Dan Duchaine
in the mid 90s, and evolved by researchers such as Dr. Barry Sears
(founder of the Zone DietT), the Isometric Diet is an eating regimen
that calls for a balanced ratio of protein, low-glycemic carbohydrates,
and essential fatty acids.
The balanced ratio is the result of an overall awareness that the human
body does not necessarily desire,
or require, all kinds of micronutrients in all situations. While
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats do provide the essential building
blocks of human life, not all sources of each are optimal in all
situations.
The Isometric Diet therefore takes a holistic approach to eating, and
incorporates both macronutrient and micronutrient sources of energy.
This goes beyond simply balancing proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Instead, an optimal balance is achieved on a deeper level one that
leads to optimal body functioning, normalized blood-glucose levels, a
controlled metabolism, and a healthy satiating of hunger.
This optimal balance, and particularly the point about healthily
satiating hunger, is in stark contrast to some "fad diets", which seek
to artificially suppress hunger. This potentially dangerous suppression
often forces eaters to experience a weakened immune system, bone
density loss, and other adverse consequences of malnutrition.
The Isometric Diet is founded upon five integrated principles: balance
protein diversity unsaturated fats low glycemic carbohydrates and
awareness of food priority.
Principle One: Balance. The Isometric Diet recognizes the fact that the
human body functions optimally when it is fueled by a balanced
micronutrient ratio of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.[i] The optimal
ratio for these three is 1:1:1, or the same number of calories from
proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Principle Two: Protein Diversity. The human body responds differently
to different sources of protein.[ii] For example, a post-exercise meal
that consists of quick-assimilating whey protein will have a more
beneficial health impact than an intake of caseinate or soy protein.
The Isometric Diet therefore promotes a blend of protein intake to seek
an amino acid balance, and to select the most appropriate assimilation
rate for optimal health.
Principle Three: Unsaturated Fats and MCT's. The Isometric Diet
recognizes that the human body processes saturated fats differently
from mono- and polyunsaturated fats.[iii] Furthermore, the diet
exploits the fact that there are some fats, called Medium Chain
Triglycerides or "MCTs", which are shorter chains of 8-10 fatty acids.
These MCT chains are shorter, absorb quickly, and digest very easily.
The end result is a more efficient digestive system and better results
through less effort.[iv]
Principle Four: Low Glycemic Carbohydrates. Healthy eaters are swiftly
adopting the Isometric Diet's promotion of carbohydrates that do not
cause the blood-sugar to rise. Dieters can therefore use the "glycemic
index" (GI) as an intelligent way to measure the body's insulin
response to a given food and to monitor the intake of "good"
carbohydrates.[v]
Principle Five: Awareness of Food Priority. The Isometric Diet is aware
that there are naturally occurring micronutrients found in food that
supplements, typically, cannot engineer. As such, the Isometric Diet
does not propose an eating regimen that regularly replaces food with
supplements. Rather, a controlled diet that is fortified by
scientifically designed supplements is most effective.[vi] This is
particularly important in a very fast paced world where eating a
complete meal can be quite a challenge. In such cases, the Isometric
Diet approves of the supportive value of supplements - provided that
such supplements are created in light of the above four principles.
One such supplement that has been engineered within the framework of
these principles, and that is receiving positive acclaim in the health
care field, is called Isometric®, created by Pennsylvania-based
Protica, Inc. So named to reflect its balanced composition and support
of the Isometric Diet principles, Isometric is a third-generation
supplement that provides a complete spectrum of macro- and
micronutrients.
Of greater importance to most health-conscious eaters, however, is
Isometric's balanced micronutrient breakdown. Each all-natural
3-fluid-ounce serving - which can be responsibly used as a meal
replacement -- delivers 25 grams of low-glycemic carbohydrates, 25
grams of protein, and 10 grams of unsaturated, highly-bioavailable
essential fatty acids. Of added value to dieters is Isometric'sT modest
300-calories per serving.
The path to perfect eating balance is an evolving one. The more
information that nutritional science uncovers, the more effective shall
be the resulting eating regimen. However, regardless of what
innovations lay ahead, one principle will remain constant: the human
body craves equilibrium, and it achieves optimal health through a
holistic balance of micronutrients and macronutrients. Enabling that
balance today is the Isometric Diet, and more recently, Isometric from
Protica, Inc.
About Protica
Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with
offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica
manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact,
hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero
carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on Protica is available at
www.protica.com. You can also learn about Profect at www.profect.com.
References [i] Source: "Balancing Fats, Proteins, and Carbohydrates".
About Network. http://nutrition.about.com/od/recipesmenus/a/balanceddiet.htm
[ii] Source: "Picking Your Protein". C-Health
http://chealth.canoe.ca/columns.asp?columnistid=9&articleid=10798
[iii] Source: "Best Diet for a Healthy Heart". WebMD.
http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/content/article/54/65205.htm
[iv] Source: "MCT: Do They Really Make it Easier to Lose Weight?".
http://www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/research/mct.htm.
[v] Source: "Study Shows Benefit from "Good-" Carb Diet". MSNBC.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6567344/
[vi] Source: "Dietary Supplements No Substitute for Proper Diet". CNN.
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/05/diet.cancer.ap/
Copyright 2004 - Protica Research - http://www.protica.com
About the Author
About Protica
Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with
offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica
manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact,
hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero
carbohydrates and zero fat. You can learn more about Protica at
www.protica.com -- Information on Profect is available at
www.profect.com
Copyright 2004 - Protica Research
Protica Research
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