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Do you have recipes you’ve made up using Plan Z ingredients? Or have you adapted a family favorite to the Plan Z guidelines? We’d love you to submit recipes of your own creation.

Just make sure you tell us what ingredients you used (don’t forget to include how much) and what steps you took to make your dish. If we publish your recipe, we’ll give you credit on our site! We also need to know if this was adapted from a cookbook and which one.

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    Submit Your Success Story and Get $50

    We know many of you have experienced delicious results on Plan Z. Now’s the time to share it! In the process you’ll inspire others to take control of their health just as you have. Special bonus – each person who sends in a success story will receive a $25 credit to be used on anything Plan Z. Include candid before and after pictures or a video story and you’ll get a $50 credit.

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      Carbohydrates

      Carbohydrates

      Are Certain People More Susceptible to Obesity?

      Please watch the latest Gary Taubes video from April 2022 and I think you’ll understand why we recommend internalizing his ideas and applying them to your life. It's a deep dive, but a great conversation for those who want to go further in their learning.

      Resistant Carbs

      The idea behind resistant carbs is they are not digested the same way as regular carbohydrates. Resistant carbs are digested further down in your digestive tract so they don’t spike your insulin levels like regular carbs do. That’s good news for anyone who’s Type 2 Diabetic or anyone who’s trying to live a low carb lifestyle; like Plan Z dieters do.

      What’s the Big Deal with Gluten

      But what exactly is gluten, and why can’t some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem recently?

      The Grain Brain Lifestyle

      Eating your way to better health begins in the kitchen, and that starts by filling your cabinets with the right food.

      80 Grams – A Day in the Low Carb Life

      There is no number set in stone that tells you how many grams of carbs you can eat per day before you begin to gain weight. It all depends on your body; your height, weight, activity level and metabolic rate. Everyone wants a number, but you can’t have one. For each of us that number is unique.

      Wheat Belly: Whole Grain, Organic, Ciabatta or Twinkie…It’s All the Same

      White bread, whole grain, multigrain, organic or bagel, pretzel, bruschetta, ciabatta . . . it's all the same.

      Total Carbs Vs. Net Carbs

      You're reading labels. The box shows the amount of carbs, but then it has this other mysterious number called NET carbs. So what’s the difference?

      King Corn

      King Corn is a documentary that didn’t get wide circulation. CBS Sunday Morning covered the premier of the film. Our government subsidizes corn farmers. That makes corn an incredibly cheap ingredient. That’s why it’s in so many processed foods.

      Dr William Davis on the Dangers of Wheat

      The USDA tells us we should have 6 to 11 servings of grain per day. They are trying to sell commodities. Don’t listen. To help get (and keep) your mind right, watch this Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly.

      Dr Justin Explaining Resistant Starches

      One thing you might want to look into at this point, is the idea of “resistant starches.” These are starches that are digested in your intestines and don’t spike your insulin levels.

      How To Really Order Breakfast

      Having two pieces toast racks up 29.4 grams of carbohydrates. Wash that breakfast down with an 8-ounce glass of orange juice and you've just added 27.1 more grams of carbohydrates.

      Carbohydrates and Cancer

      Gary Taubes in a response to questions related to refined carbohydrate consumption and their effects on degenerative diseases such as cancer, Alzheimers and heart disease.

      How Wheat Makes You Fat

      People have a hard time giving up bread. Here are 10 minutes of reasons to give up bread. After you watch this, it might not be so difficult to give it up.

      Starch is Your Enemy!

      Starch is bad because it continually signals you to take another bite. Fat and protein signal your body to stop eating after a certain point, but carbohydrates, whether good or bad, don’t.

      All About Carbohydrates

      Part one of a complete overview of carbohydrates and your heath.

      No Truth In Labeling

      It's amazing how easy it is to make the wrong food choices based on the way our foods are marketed.

      The Ultimate Pyramid Scheme

      Your fat butt is the only proof you need that all of that low fat food you are eating is making you fat. The USDA’s motto might as well be, “In Carbs We Trust.”


      A New Normal

      A New Normal

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      Z3.5: ZReboot 3.5 Recipes

      Burgers with an Indian Influence

      A burger with a little zip to it.

      Grilled Veggies with Pasta Sauce

      For this recipe let's get out the grill. This pasta sauce tastes so fresh. It's really worth the effort to grill the veggies.

      Fresh Sauce with Pasta or Protein

      There's a thing called a "fresh" sauce in Italian cooking. It just means the ingredients are fresh and you never heat them up.

      Sweet and Spicy Mashed Yams

      I went a bit nuts the other day and made up this version of a spicy mashed yam. Whenever I get a hankering for mashed potatoes I…

      Chipotle Sweet Potato Casserole

      This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter David. Zola says keep the portion small to keep your carb count down.

      Pork Loin Roast with Chunky Mango-Peach Chutney

      Today’s recipe is great for warm weather. Eating fruit with meat just feels like summer. You can bake or grill this pork loin.…

      Open-Face Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

      Who doesn’t love grilled cheese? Yum!

      Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Mushrooms

      This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated.

      Spring Pasta

      My favorite pasta is papardelle. I don’t have pasta very often (maybe 4 times a year at most) so when I do, I go all out and do a…

      Sweet and Peppery Pork Roast

      This is a lovely twist on a regular pork loin roast. There is little honey in this and by Z3.5 your liver is operating properly…

      Chocolate Crusted Peanut Butter Tart

      When special occasions come up (like birthdays), don’t think cake. Think this! It’s light, creamy, rich and perfect for family…

      Almond Joy Cheesecake

      The design of this recipe was a challenge. I don’t mind admitting it, but I think I got it.

      Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

      This is a wonderful, sweet treat.

      Rhubarb Compote

      Serve this on top of SO Delicious vanilla ice cream (portion size ½ cup of ice cream) or on top of dieter Amy’s lemon pound cake.…

      Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole

      You can make these with chicken or you can make it with leftover turkey from the feast, pork roast that has been chopped up or…

      Basil Cream Chicken

      I adapted this dish from one I saw in a recipe site. I had to change it quite a bit to “Zola-fy” it but it was just so decadent…

      Chicken & Italian Sausage Kabobs

      This offering is going to involve two recipes. One for chicken kabobs and one for Italian sausage kabobs. Both use the same…

      Chicken-Spinach Pasta Casserole

      This dish can also be made with leftover turkey from a holiday party.

      Open-face Chicken Mole Sandwiches

      This makes a really nice Mexican Mole. It’s authentic. It has a lot of ingredients but don’t let that intimidate you. It’s really…

      Barbecued Tenderloin Open-Face Sandwiches

      What a great alternative to a hamburger! Big Yum!

      Bean Hash

      This is one of the simplest recipes you can make. I almost hesitate to offer it because it is so simple.

      Zola Lasagna

      What makes this Zola lasagna is a reasonable amount of pasta. Most lasagna recipes run at least 3 or 4 layers of noodles. This…

      Beefy Pasta Casserole

      Pasta doesn’t have to be banned from ZLife. You just need to limit it and monitor how you use it. If you keep in mind that a FULL…

      Beef Over Noodles

      Our Plan Z “cafeteria” smelled just like Grandma’s house today. This beef over noodles recipe is a hit. Serve this when you have…


      Z3: ZReboot Recipes

      Zucchini Noodles with Avocado-Pesto, Bacon and Chopped Tomato

      This dish is rich and satisfying. When you get to ZReboot your body craves fats and the bacon and avocado are the perfect combo.…

      Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

      Great on a hot day or evening. Lite dinner with family or guests. Can be served totally cold if that’s more convenient.

      Veggie Drawer Quiche

      Everybody needs the perfect recipe that uses up the little leftover bits of vegetables you have in the drawer. Instead of letting…

      Beefy ‘No Noodle’ Lasagna Casserole

      This is a hearty and satisfying casserole for those who would love a traditional lasagna but know the noodles are not smart.

      Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream

      Serve this on your pancakes instead of syrup. Or if you want some syrup just do a teeny bit; like a capful. And use REAL maple…

      Chunky Cajun Peach Sauce

      You can reheat this to serve or you can serve it room temp or cold. Just depends on the time of year you make it. In the summer…

      Creamy Dessert Sauce

      I love this sauce over the inside out apple pie. YUM.

      Mexican Seafood Salad (the Z3 version)

      The design of this dish is for fancy food for a hot day. You can make this much simpler and less expensive by using less…

      Zucchini Lasagna

      This lasagna has no noodles. Standing in for the noodle layers are zucchini sliced the long way.

      Ham and Broccoli Casserole

      Weeknights you need something easy to put together and fast to get on the table. This is a perfect option.

      Anniversary Chicken Tenders

      Anniversary chicken is a rather famous recipe. Been around a long time. I don’t have any idea, though, where the name came from.…

      Pumpkin Chiffon

      Feed this to the kids (and adults) instead of ice cream.

      Exotic Teriyaki Mushrooms

      These mushrooms are a super side dish. Perfect for a quiet dinner for two. Or make a giant bowl and serve on a holiday.

      Low Carb Bloody Mary

      Standard garnish is a celery stick, which serves as a stirrer as well. A crispy piece of bacon will work, too.

      Sazarec Cocktail

      Traditional to New Orleans. This is a strong cocktail. I call it a brown martini. Very unique taste.

      Low Carb Mojito

      Your recipe today is a low carb, tropical cocktail. You can serve this in a hurricane glass and feel all tropical.

      Snickerdoodle Pie Crust

      You’ll be amazed! When this comes out of the oven, it smells just like the famous cookie! Use this in any pie that does not need…

      Pumpkin Ice Box Pie

      Just 10 minutes to bake the crust and the rest sets up in the refrigerator. EASY!

      Brown Butter-Sage Cream Sauce

      Best served over ravioli; especially a pumpkin ravioli or a butternut squash ravioli.

      Cooked “Carpaccio” Salad

      I did a cooked variation of this dish and served it as an entrée. Loved it.

      Macadamia Nut Crusted Fish Fillets

      I used cod for my version of this dish but you can use just about any fish fillet.

      Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

      You’ll never miss the pasta if you start serving these with your Italian dishes. They are pretty, too!

      Anna’s 3 Cheese Italian Chicken

      Dieter Anna sent this fantastic recipe in to us that we would love to share with you! An Italian lasagna with no need for the…

      Spicy Spinach Chicken Casserole Bowl

      This is a cheesy and bubbly casserole that will keep you warm for dinner during the cold winter weeknights!


      Z2: ZReduction Recipes

      Cajun Shrimp and a “Mess of Greens”

      This is a colorful dish that’s also healthy. Fresh and fancy enough to serve to company. No one will miss rice. Easy for a…

      Beefy Peppered Onions

      This side dish will make just about any man’s day. Think of pairing it with a small steak or a grilled chicken breast.

      Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Chinese Eggplant

      Roasting the vegetables really brings out lovely caramelized flavors in the eggplant and tomatoes. Try pairing this side dish…

      Orange-Strawberry Dessert

      Combining the tartness of strawberries with the citrusy tang of oranges, try this creation for a refreshing and super simple…

      Taco Tres (Taco Salad Recipe #3)

      Dieters rave about taco salad. This one is my new favorite.

      Chai Latte

      Plan Z Dieter, Randy, was missing his morning chai latte. Zola helped him to create a Plan Z friendly version. Wake up and smile…

      Roasted Cream of Asparagus Soup

      It may not feel like it here in Chicago, but spring and asparagus season are just around the corner. Gear up with this flavorful…

      Chipotle Pork Tenderloin

      You'll give your mouth a sweet and spicy kick with this Southwestern inspired dish.

      Southern Peach “Pie”

      I call this “pie” because it tastes like the middle of a peach pie; just no crust. I call it Southern because the Southerners…

      Seared Sea Scallops with a Spicy Dipping Sauce

      Try this dish for a taste of the sea with a little kick. Pairs excellently with my Asian Veggie Stir Fry

      Spinach Chicken

      This is almost gourmet but so easy! This is definitely fancy enough to serve to a small dinner party.

      Lime Chicken

      Okay, so I know this sounds odd but it really tastes very good! Simple to make. It will make even a rookie cook a star.

      Spicy Paprika Salmon

      If you like paprika and some zing, you’ll like this dish. Salmon has such a robust (almost fatty) flavor you get a big bang for…

      Whitefish with an Asian-Cajun Remoulade

      Some would call this fancy frou-frou food. Who knows what a remoulade is!? Foodies do. And foodies understand the concept of…

      Shrimp Cocktail Chowder

      Talk about easy to make. This soup is done in a flash. If you’re like me you’ll make a triple batch. You can freeze the portions…

      Winter Apple “Pie”

      Spice up your holidays without losing a step on Plan Z with this comforting winter-inspired recipe.

      Chicken Breasts with Zola’s French Pan Sauce (BUFFET STYLE)

      This is my favorite new creation. I think I have made this three times in the last two weeks and that’s pretty much a record for…

      Asian Veggie Stir Fry

      This dish can be served with something as simple as a grilled steak or a baked chicken breast. If you want an American-Asian…

      Spicy Dipping Sauce

      Serve with my seared sea scallops or with any fish or sea food. I think grilled shrimp would be great! Or even cooked, cold…

      Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Chili

      Add a kick to your weeknight meals. Just let the crock pot do the work and you'll have a South of the border dinner in a cinch.

      Steak Marinade #4

      Summer grilling is not over yet. This one can be done on the grill, in the broiler, or follow my lead to sear it and roast it in…

      Mexican Chicken Bowl

      This is a quick and easy meal to prepare. You can make it in batches so you get several servings and it travels and reheats in a…

      Baked Salmon

      A quick, easy, and simple fish dish to brighten up your weekday meals.

      Italian Grilled Steak with Balsamic Onions

      Get out the grill! This is one way the Italians do steak. I took a Food Network recipe and Zolafied it to come up with this…


      Plan Z Success Stories

      Plan Z Success Story
      Ken Lost 57 Pounds

      About 6 or 7 years ago, I grew a beard in order to cover up my chubby face. . . At that time I weighted 244 and I made a deal with myself that I was going to shave my beard when I got to 200 [pounds]. Well, year after year after year, not only was I NOT losing to 200 I was gaining weight. A few weeks ago [after doing Plan Z] I hit 200 and I shaved the beard that morning.

      Trust me, if you do it, immediately, you're going to be happy that you did. Not in a week, not in a month, not in 6 months but in a few days - because you're going to lose a couple of pounds and after that you'll be excited. This is by far been the best thing I have ever done for myself, ever.

      Hear his story
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      Beverages

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      Sides & Veggies

      Creamed Spinach

      Creamed spinach makes a wonderful, old-school side dish or you can use it as a dip. Serve with Melba rounds and just reuse your rounds so you don’t eat more than 3 or 4.

      Parmesan-Reggiano in the “Raw”

      There's only one ingredient in this recipe. The success is in the quality and the presentation. Cooking rookies and gourmets in a hurry can't beat this one for ease.

      Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peppers and Onions

      This dish is full of vitamins. One cup of Swiss chard has over 700% of the vitamin K you need in one day. Over 200% of the vitamin A you need and over 50% of your vitamin C.

      Tomato Pizzettas

      This is a great side dish but also makes a great appetizer platter to bring to a party or get-together.

      Tomato Leek Casserole

      This dish re-heats just fine in a microwave or oven if you're taking it to work or another event.

      Cowboy Onions

      These onions are NOT spicy. In fact they are almost sweet and have a little zing at the end. You can kick them up hotter as you add the hot sauce.

      Roasted Asparagus with Artichoke Heart “Sauce”

      Serve this with a simple small filet or grilled chicken breast for a wonderful meal.

      Italian Roasted Tomatoes

      These go with any grilled meat or fish. Or any Italian meal as a side dish.

      Eggplant Salad

      This salad can be served as a side dish. It can be warm, room temperature or cold; depending on the weather outside and your tastes. It’s an earthy dish with some zip from the vinegar.

      Eggplant Tomato Combo

      This eggplant tomato combo can be eaten as a side dish or as a spread. When I make an antipasti tray for an appetizer course, I’ll sometimes include this as a dip or spread for crackers.

      Ratatouille

      Well for those unfamiliar, ratatouille is actually a really fine French vegetable dish. So easy to make!

      Grilled Green Beans Cooked in Garlic and Broth

      This is down home cooking. Those looking for the simplest of Plan Z recipes will like this one.

      Grilled Sweet Onions

      This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Judy F. Thanks Judy!

      Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Strips

      You can make these in a large batch and store leftovers in the refrigerator. They reheat well and can travel well too. Eat them hot or cold.

      Mexican Eggplant

      A great side dish with any grilled or roasted meat.

      Savory Sweet Onions

      These goes great over a burger.

      Roasted Brussels Sprouts

      Roasted Brussels sprouts are easy to make. Super Easy!

      Asian Veggie Medley

      Can be doubled for a large group or a larger portion that will be reheated.

      Salsa Fresca

      This is another really simple Mexican staple. Again, fresh vegetables are key to a really great tasting salsa. Can go with meats, poultry, or even fish.

      Creamed Spinach

      This won’t taste as gooey and rich as the restaurant creamed spinach that is full of cream cheese and Parmesan but it’s really so close that you won’t feel like you are suffering.


      Entrees

      Upside Down Tamale Pie

      In a regular tamale pie the cornbread is usually on top, like a crust. This low carb tamale pie actually has NO CORN in it. I call it Upside Down because in this recipe the “cornbread” is actually on the bottom.

      Chicken Enchiladas Suizas Casserole

      This is my favorite dish to order in a Mexican restaurant. Trouble is they wrap it in several rolled-up tortillas. This is much better for you if you make it with one tortilla and do it as a casserole

      Cauliflower Pancakes

      The other day, potato pancakes came to mind and I they could probably be made with cauliflower. Turns out they can!

      Puff Pastry Quiche

      I serve this with a side of crispy, oven bacon. LOVE it for brunch or even dinner. It’s easy to assemble and comes out of the oven in short order

      Oven Bacon

      Maybe this is not news to you, but it took me six decades to learn about oven bacon. In our family, my husband has always been the bacon maker. He’s great at getting it perfectly crispy.

      Curried Shrimp

      This is a very versatile dish! it can be made spicy with the addition of cayenne. You can serve it with rice or with a side of vegetables. My trick to use less rice is to make an “island” of rice in the middle of your plate. Just a rim and put the curried shrimp in the middle.

      Beef Stroganoff

      This beef stroganoff can be eaten out of a bowl like a thick soup or stew. Or you can serve it with a side of veggies. Or if you're feeling really indulgent, add some egg noodles!

      Roasted Sea Bass

      Easter is the perfect time to make this. Sea bass is probably the most wonderful fish on the planet. It's taste is out-of-this-world.

      Caramelized Onion Pie

      Caramelizing onions makes the natural sugars in the onion come to the forefront. No more bold onion taste. Just dreamy flavor.

      Exotic Egg Salad

      This is great as a light lunch time meal and a great holiday recipe. The juxtaposition of the sweeter apricots with the curry has the exotic taste I was looking for.

      Lockdown Chili (Z3.5 Version)

      I thought – what better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing.

      Lockdown Chili (Z2 Version)

      What better time to have a spicy chili than when I am in lockdown, practicing social distancing. 

      Beef Stew in a Dutch Oven

      I’m Irish, so beef stew was a staple in our family. Trouble is there are so many carbs in most beef stew recipes. So with this recipe I have adjusted it to keep the carbs lower and introduce some other veggies that are lower carb to the mix.

      Cream of Mushroom Soup

      A rich and easy cream of mushroom soup.

      Roasted Red Pepper and Beef Chili

      Okay, so I opened my pantry and saw a jar of roasted red pepper strips. I thought… I could make a new chili with these! So here you have it.

      Peanut Butter Craisin Granola

      Craving breakfast cereal? Try this instead! Have it with unsweetened coconut milk or as a YUMMY parfait.

      Instant Pot Corned Beef

      When you buy corned beef, there is a little packet of corned beef spices that accompanies the brisket. The secret is to use that and ADD your own corned beef spices to the mix -- after you toast them.

      Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash

      I love my acorn squash roasted with just butter in the center and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. But I know tons of people want brown sugar in the middle and more. So this version can satisfy the sweet tooth and add an optional spice/heat factor.

      Mongolian Beef

      There's no need to order out! This tastes better than any take out I’ve had!


      Starters, Salads & Sauces

      Middle-Eastern Sea Bass with Cucumber Salad

      This is a wonderful, healthy meal. It’s fit for a king, and for guests too. Sea bass is a wonderfully, flavorful fish.

      Mexican Seafood Salad

      The design of this dish is for fancy food for a hot day. You can make this much simpler and less expensive by using less expensive seafood and fish options.

      Pizziola Sauce

      This is a great Italian sauce that you can serve with steak, chicken or fish. You can eat it warm or cold.

      Fresh Tomato Dressing

      This creative dressing comes to us from Plan Z dieter Maria. This is perfect for those that want a dressing that has more thickness. Love it! Big YUM!

      Bloody Mary Dressing

      This dressing is really good. If you like Russian dressing you might consider this Russian dressing’s cousin. Just whiz it up and pour it on.

      Versatile Asian Sauce

      I have made this sauce and used it several ways. I use it as a marinade and grilling sauce. I also use it in stir fry. It is designed to be SPICY.

      Asian Garlic Dressing (Hot or Cold)

      This dressing can be served warm over spinach to wilt a salad. It can also be stored cold if you would like cold Asian dressing. You can serve it with any salad.

      Balsamic-Pesto Dressing

      I made this dressing to mimic what you’d get in a large steakhouse. YUM!

      Roasted Tomato Salsa

      Serve this salsa over a grilled chicken, grilled fish or even your favorite meat. You can also, of course, serve it with chips!

      Salad Dressing for ZReduction

      Making dressing is very easy on Plan Z by Zola. Here are some hints and tips that will help you add a little zest to your ZReduction foods.

      Barbecue Rub – Zola Style

      This rub recipe that can be used on burgers, fish, chicken or any kind of meat.

      Steak Sauce

      This stuff tastes amazing on grilled steak, chicken, grilled shrimp. You name it.

      Shallot Dressing

      From Zola’s blender comes another dressing for Plan Z Reduction!

      Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

      Be creative. This is a zingy, zippy sauce. Leave out a chili if you want it less spicy. You could even take this sauce and serve it with simple, grilled chicken. Big YUM

      Traditional, Smoky Barbecue Sauce

      This barbecue sauce is most like the tangy sauces you find in a jar at the store. This just doesn’t have the nasty sugar they add to all of the other sauces.

      Spicy Asian Dressing

      This is a very spicy dressing. I served it over grilled chicken tenders on a big salad with raw veggies. Really flavorful.

      “Not Heinz” Catsup/Ketchup and Cocktail Sauce

      "I really wanted to have a cocktail sauce with my shrimp, so I did some exploring. This is an adaptation from Joy of Cooking. "

      Herb Mustard Sauce

      One of the most difficult things to do for the ZReduction phase of the diet is to come up with sauces that don’t taste sour. Not with this sauce.

      Apple Ginger Compote

      This is a super-simple dessert or entrée accompaniment.

      Fruity-Thick Salad Dressing

      Gini did a great job of coming up with a sweet dressing. I can’t wait to try this on a spinach salad.


      Appetizers

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      Desserts

      Toffee Bar Dessert

      Mmm. Toffee. Dive in and eat one of these while they are still warm.

      Pumpkin Cheesecake

      This tasted more like a smooth pumpkin pie than a cheesecake to me, but in either case I found it to be a heavenly option for a pumpkin dessert destined for Thanksgiving.

      Plan Z Fudge Cake

      I used to order it in restaurants. It came with a crème anglaise or maybe a raspberry sauce. You can serve it with either of those or whipped cream or even Truwhip.

      Pumpkin Mousse

      Light and dreamy. If you like pumpkin you’ll love this smooth and easy dessert.

      Apple Crisp

      There’s something about the potential of smelling apples baking with cinnamon and nutmeg that conjures up fond memories of my mother in the kitchen.

      Low Carb Cheesecake with Macadamia Crust & Fresh Berries

      I’m offering up a cheesecake that you can eat while on Plan Z during the ZReboot phase. It’s yummy and feeds 12 if you are having a party.

      Low Carb Brownies

      These are edible and yummy but as my assistant Jennifer said, “They taste healthy” which means they are not gooey decadent or feel sinful. But they are tasty and healthy!

      The Easiest Chocolate Mousse On The Planet

      This recipe would be great with berries or a bit of whipped cream on top too.

      Warm Apple Parfait

      Another delicious simple desert from the Zola kitchen.

      Rhubarb Compote

      A great seasonal dessert.

      Peanut Butter Dream

      Think peanut butter chiffon pie without the crust. For a low carb diet this is perfect.

      Blueberry Shots

      Serve in small glasses and you’ll feel like you are having a very sophisticated after dinner drink.

      Warm Apple Dessert (Compote)

      This tastes amazingly like gooey apple pie! This is delightful. Just like Grandma used to make.

      Blackberry Smoosh

      This dessert will become a very special one during ZReduction. You can make it as a special treat.

      Raspberry Sorbet

      The amount of stevia needed will depend on how tart your berries are to start with, and how sweet you want your sorbet.

      Jubilant Cherries

      Tastes just like the pie filling. The color will be more pale because you will not be pouring in a bunch of red dye. You don’t need those chemicals in your system.

      Apple Raspberry Bake

      This dessert tastes a lot like Mom’s apple pie with a twist. A nice, zingy twist. If you are one of those people who likes an apple/cranberry pie you’ll love this.

      Rhubarb-Strawberry Almost Pie

      I love it when Rhubarb is in season. Big Yum!

      Rhubarb Compote

      You can cook this til it’s soft and chunky or keep right on going until it dissolves to mush.


      Zola's Blog

      Zola: CEO & Chief Dieter

      I was a formerly frustrated dieter until I developed my own diet. Plan Z is successful because I took what I learned (along with all of my diet failures) and developed a program that truly works. Now I'm living ZLife and lovin' it.

      How to Buy Spaghetti Sauce

      People write to me all the time and they say something like this: “You taught me how to read labels as part of dieting. I had no idea how many products have sugar in them! I now know sugar is everywhere!” Sugar may not be everywhere, but it sure…

      What To Do With All Those Tomatoes

      When you grow a garden, I know what it’s like when the tomatoes start coming in heavy and you have to figure out what to do with them...

      Eat Your Veggies

      There are so many vegetable options offered up by Mother Nature that I thought I could go my whole life skipping the ones I didn’t like. Now, I’m reconsidering some of them.

      Someone’s in the Kitchen with Zola

      One of the “secrets” of losing weight on Plan Z is that you cook your own food. That puts you in control of everything that goes into your mouth. You may have said to yourself, "I don’t have time to cook." The processed food companies are counting…

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      Crunch!

      While developing Plan Z, I never really thought much about what I now call the Crunch Factor. I was never the kid in our family that face-planted in the bag of potato chips. I left that to my brothers. I went for the donuts.

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      I Scream, You Scream

      You can have your ice cream and live a healthy life. No need to scream.

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      How to Successfully Make Low Fat Burgers

      One of the tricks to making good burgers when you’re in ZReduction on Plan Z is to find a way to keep them as moist and juicy as possible. This is my favorite technique and recipe for cooking a low-fat burger.

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      Whole Unprocessed Foods

      If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it. Read a few product labels and you’ll see how challenging this can be.

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      Stimulus Strategies

      My husband would say, “There is no going back to normal. There is only going forward to a new normal.” I’m still getting used to not wearing a mask everywhere. My hope is we don’t ever have to go back to that kind of normal ever again. 

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      How I Read a Label

      Of course, there’s lots more chemistry to it all, but when you’re in the store and you have to set your priorities and get out of the store before nightfall, this is a quick tutorial to set you on your way.

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      6 Wonderful Sweeteners Better For You Than Sugar

      No sugar is good for you in major quantities. But when in “need” and you're in ZReboot 3.5 and beyond, consider using these instead of table sugar.

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      The Miracle of Collagen

      The benefits are SO many it’s easy now to pass by any other kind of protein powder and pick up this kind.

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      The Hair-Raising Rescue

      Here's a cute tail ;) of how we added a new furry friend to our family.

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      Intermittent Fasting

      We all learned that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Turns out for some it’s not true. Depending on how you’re wired, if you’re one of the people who doesn’t want to eat in the morning, your body won’t process the food as…

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      Counting Calories

      You will be shocked at how flawed counting calories really is when you watch this video. Absorb this and your whole view of calorie counting will change.

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      FAQS

      HOW MUCH DOES THE PLAN Z DIET COST?

      A Plan Z membership costs $19/month. For your materials, you can purchase a starter kit for as little as $237. Your starter kit includes the four phases, the Plan Z manual which walks you through the program day by day, three bottles of ZR50 Crave Control spray, access to the Plan Z recipe and blog site, daily coaching emails, and the support of the Plan Z staff and coaches. If you would like to start with 6 bottles of Crave Control spray, your initial order would be as low as $353 plus $19/month. Plan Z members can purchase spray and receive coaching as long as their membership is active.

      Plan Z costs a fraction of what it costs to be overweight. Health economists for the Centers for Disease Control say that obesity costs overweight people an additional $1470 per year in increased medical bills and medication costs. Losing weight can actually save you money and aggravation.

      There is no comparison when it comes to the speed at which the weight comes off on Plan Z. No other diet gives you the structure that makes this a plan for life and not just another diet.

      OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      ORDERING & PAYMENTS

      If you have more weight to lose after your first round, you have the option of joining ZClub. ZClub is a monthly or annual membership only for returning Plan Z dieters. ZClub members have access to the Plan Z site, the recipes, 2nd Tuesday calls, coaching, AND you can buy spray as you need it.

      ZClub not only makes it more flexible and affordable if you have a lot of weight to lose, but it also allows us to continue to provide you with recipes, education and the information you need to help you stay focused amid all the food traps that bombard us every day. And if you veer off track, you can get the spray you need to maintain your results without breaking the bank.

      We want to be here to support you all the way through your weight loss goals, getting you to a healthy weight you can live with. ZClub is only available to Plan Z participants who have previously participated in the diet at the full price or at the Buddy System price. We recommend people come to us with one round in mind because after that round is over, you’ll be happy to pay for the next one. You’ll see the value.

      Please give us 2-5 business days to process your order. All orders ship from Zola Headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. Of course, shipping times vary by location, but most orders in the continental US will arrive within a week of when they are shipped.

      Need to ship to another country? Call our office at 800-255-9853 for international pricing and ship times.

      Yes! All transactions on our website are ssl encrypted for your protection. You can also call one of our customer service representatives at 1-800-255-9853 if you would prefer to place your order over the phone, or if you have questions about Plan Z.

      If you have an obesity related illness and your doctor recommends you lose weight, Plan Z is likely covered by your insurance. Ask your doctor to give you a letter of medical necessity on their letterhead saying they recommend Plan Z. Click here to download a sample form of what the letter should look like. Or you can have them fill out this form. Take both forms to your doctor and let them decide which one they prefer to use. Submit the paperwork and your Plan Z packing slip to your insurance company for reimbursement.

      If you are overweight and struggling with obesity related health issues you can use your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) debit card to pay for Plan Z as long as it has a MasterCard or Visa logo on it. Just make sure your doctor submits a letter of medical necessity (or this form) to your insurance company so that the charge is approved. Keep a copy of your itemized Plan Z receipt for your records.

      All insurance plans are different. If you are unsure if your insurance covers Plan Z check with your insurance provider before ordering.

      THE PROGRAM

      The ZR50 Crave Control spray is a homeopathic spray designed to relieve the discomforts of dieting. When you go cold turkey off of sugar, artificial sweeteners and preservatives, your body rebels.

      For starters, most people get a headache. Others start to get the jitters. It might get so bad their hands shake. That makes it difficult to type or do other hand-work. Some get achy. Some experience slight nausea. Pretty much everybody gets crabby. And the cravings. For many, they can be overwhelming. All of this adds up to an intolerable situation for the dieter and oftentimes for those around them.

      ZR50 is designed to eliminate, or at least ameliorate, all of these conditions. It helps keep you on an even keel as you go through Plan Z so you can diet comfortably and successfully.

      For medical information about the ZR50 Crave Control spray and its ingredients, please go to our medical professionals page.

      You have to unlearn the bad diet advice you’ve been fed for years. Our so-called “obesity epidemic” in the USA is only about thirty years old. We started to fatten up in the early 1980s shortly after the U.S. Senate passed its Dietary Guidelines for America (1977). The government advised us to reduce our fat consumption from 40% to 30% and replace the fat with carbohydrates.

      Food companies jumped in and started making low fat, “diet” foods filled with enough sugar and high fructose corn syrup to make them palatable. We know that sugar is a main contributor to obesity in America but food manufacturers have not backed off on using varying forms of sugar in their recipes.

      When we got fatter, they replaced natural sugars with artificial sweeteners, unnatural flavorings, and preservatives. These things reduce the natural sugar content in foods but they wreak havoc on your metabolism. And we still didn’t lose weight.

      So, the “experts” told us that we needed to exercise more. What a monumental mistake. The problem is, while exercise may burn calories, it also stimulates hunger. After an intense workout your body will need to replenish the calories it just burned. How does it do that? By sending you signals that you’re hungry and you need to eat!

      Today, Americans spend billions on diet foods and health club memberships – more than they ever had in the past. And yet, between 1998 and 2008, the number of “clinically” obese Americans grew 37% according to the Centers for Disease Control.

      We now know fat doesn’t make you fat. Complex carbohydrates and sugar make you fat–especially the highly processed white carbs and the high fructose corn syrup that’s in most processed foods. These are the convenience foods that fill the shelves of our grocery stores.

      Knowing why we get fat in the first place is the first step towards keeping the weight off. Plan Z takes a completely different approach to weight loss: we work on your body and your brain.

      Yes. You can do this diet easily at work. We know you have to go to work so we have a Zola to Go! section on our member site with recipes for planning, preparing, and packing meals and snacks that travel well. We can accommodate you even if you are traveling back and forth between two cities as you prepare for your wedding day. We’ve helped pilots, flight attendants, and even traveling salespeople lose weight while on the job. We’ve even helped a company of firefighters lose hundreds of pounds together.

      Do you travel? Do you go out for meals? We’ll show you how to stay on Plan Z while eating in restaurants. Plus, Plan Z is totally family friendly. Your family can eat the same food you do–they’ll just have different portions because they’re not taking the ZR50 Reduction formula. No need to make your “diet food” and then make “regular” food for your family.

      Have kids? Kids LOVE the food. You choose what you want to eat every day from Zola’s approved food list. This way Plan Z becomes part of your thinner lifestyle. You can set an example for your children and pass on valuable eating habits to them. We even have recipes for things like healthy chicken nuggets and tiny meatloaves.

      You are a unique individual, but you are not so unique that the laws of science don’t apply to you. You are not an impossible case. You just had the wrong information until now. We believe if you had the right information you’d act on it and you’d likely be thinner than you are right now. But there is too much misinformation in the diet market place. Here’s why: Kraft makes South Beach Living packaged food, Heinz processes Weight Watchers food, Unilever owns Slim Fast, Kellogg’s owns Kashi Go Lean, Stouffer owns Lean Cuisine, Con-Agra owns Healthy Choice. Their so-called “diet” foods are filled with starch, sugar, artificial flavoring, and high fructose corn syrup.

      Those ingredients have contributed to America’s obesity epidemic and along with American companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s (and many others) they are exporting our obesity epidemic to the rest of the world. Their business plan and packaged foods keep you dieting and buying their foods for the rest of your life. My business plan is to help you break the endless cycle of weight gain and help you move forward into your new life.

      Obesity is a disease of fat production, not of overeating. If it were a simple math problem of calories in and calories out, we would all be thin. On conventional diets the first ten or twelve pounds come off and then you hit the wall. Your metabolism slows down. You’re hungry and irritable. You tough it out a few more weeks or you quit and the weight comes roaring back.

      Your health is one reason to lose a lot of weight! Obesity causes or exacerbates all of these diseases:

      • Hypertension (Zola was on blood pressure meds until she developed and did Plan Z. After losing 28 pounds the first month she was able to come off the meds completely)
      • Type 2 Diabetes — One Plan Z Insider called us to say he was off his insulin on day four (with his doctor’s blessing!) of his ZReduction phase of Plan Z. He’d been on insulin since 1999!
      • Coronary heart disease
      • Heart ailments
      • Angina
      • Stroke
      • Gallstones
      • Gout
      • Sleep Apnea
      • Osteoarthritis

      We don’t make medical claims, but many of our dieters report they are making fewer claims against their health insurance. Conventional dieting keeps most of us on a perpetual cycle of losing and gaining the same 13-20 pounds for the rest of our lives. Diet companies win when you don’t lose enough to stop dieting. My plan helps you lose weight and keep it off.

      When are you going to get to the part where you tell me I have to get on a treadmill for an hour a day or this won’t work?

      I’m NOT going to tell you that. I’m going to tell you to go walk the dog, or if you don’t have a dog, just chill. NO EXERCISE on ZReduction. Let me be clear. I think exercise is great. I think it’s important. Right now my exercise regimen includes regular yoga and weight lifting. What I will tell you though is we know two things about exercise (even the medical community will agree with me on this). Exercise will make you stronger. It will also make you hungry.

      While you are on ZReduction, your energy should be put into enjoying the dieting experience. People who are seriously overweight have a difficult time approaching exercise and they take a deep sigh of relief when I tell them they don’t have to exercise to lose weight. You are not going to lose muscle mass. You’re only on ZReduction for 50 days; and if you don’t currently exercise, your lifestyle and routine are just going to remain the same. You ARE, however, going to lose fat. When you get to the ZReboot phase of the diet we are going to recommend you find an exercise program that suits your lifestyle. If you want to tighten up the loose bits left after losing the weight, you’re going to have to exercise to tighten up. Some tightening will occur naturally during a process we call ‘reshaping’ but for the bigger issues, you’ll need a targeted routine. Once you’ve completed ZReduction we recommend non-impact exercise, like yoga, Pilates and weight lifting. Too much emphasis has been made on exercises that tax your joints and your bones. There are plenty of things you can do that don’t wear out your skeleton. And they don’t all require a gym membership.

      Plan Z dieters who are a little older talk about how fun it is to chase the grandchildren around the park instead of sitting on the park bench watching. They get on a swing with the kids and laugh. They feel like getting exercise now. They might want to take a long walk in the sunshine and even include speeding up their pace so they get a bit of heart benefit in an aerobic mode. Some get heavily into gardening and growing their own veggies. You can take walks in the woods and learn how to forage for wild mushrooms. There’s a lot more to life than your TV screen or your computer.

      The best part is when you get off a considerable amount of weight you FEEL like exercising. A whole new world of activities opens up. People say their joints don’t hurt as much. You might feel like getting on a bike and tooling around the neighborhood. Or you might feel like a vacation in San Francisco but this time the hills won’t look so daunting. Or join a bowling league. I’m just tossing out ideas, folks.

      THE GUARANTEES

      I understand if you’re skeptical. My husband walked out of the room when I told him I was thinking about going on another diet. He was sick of watching me fail on one diet after the other. Now he is on board and has even done Plan Z! Even if you believe Plan Z worked for me and thousands of others, you may have failed on so many diets you just can’t believe it will work for you. I want you to feel completely safe investing in your thinner future.

      We are so confident in Plan Z that the diet has two guarantees:

      Sign up. Have the manual and ZR50 Crave Control spray delivered to your door. Look it over. Pay close attention to the first ten days where we practically take you by the hand and make sure you get off to a fast start.

      Get instant access to the Plan Z Works! Members’ website. Look over the recipes and even taste drive a couple. Then, if you don’t think Plan Z is for you, call us. We’ll send you a paid UPS return label and you can send everything back for a full refund. Just return all the bottles of your ZR50 Crave Control spray with their original safety seals unbroken along with your manual.

      Sign up. Then call us at 1-800-255-9853 and say, “I’m giving you nine days.”

      Then follow Plan Z for nine days. Call or e-mail Zola every day to report your progress. We’ll offer you support, coaching, and encouragement.

      If after nine days, you are not absolutely convinced that Plan Z is everything we said it would be we’ll send you a paid UPS label for you to return the product and unopened bottles of ZR50 Crave Control spray and refund you the full purchase price minus $135. You must return the manual and all bottles of formula to qualify for this refund. Plan Z will have only cost you $15 per day. Even the most skeptical people soon become Plan Z champions. People who have failed on every other diet can’t wait to tell family and friends about the diet that works: Plan Z.

      To order Plan Z as a skeptic, simply add the Skeptics Option to your cart along with your preferred Plan Z Diet payment option. Ready to get started? Click here.


      The Buddy System

      THE BUDDY SYSTEM

      Our best price for new dieters!

      Sign up at the same time with a friend, family member, co-worker, or other colleague and you both save! When two or more people register together under the Buddy System, each person gets an additional 10% off.

      You don’t have to live in the same house, or even in the same city. Everyone pays separately when you sign up for this program, so you can still make your own payment arrangements.

      This offer is only available by phone.

      Call us for details at 800-255-9853.

      BRIDAL BUDDY PROGRAM

      Need to lose before the big day?

      The Bridal Buddy Program splits the cost across the entire bridal party so everyone shares in the savings. The larger the party, the more you all save.

      Who’s eligible for the Bridal Buddy Program?

      • The groom, of course (About 40% of our dieters are men)
      • The attendants
      • The mother-of-the-bride; the father, too
      • Future in-laws and family members
      • Any friends who want to be thinner, for any reason, before the wedding day

      Make the Plan Z Diet the wedding gift you give to yourself.


      Medical Professionals

      FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

      This section is for dieters and their health care professionals, including allopaths (MD’s), homeopaths (MRPharmS, RSHomeopathy), naturopaths, integrative medicine specialists and other health care professionals who are interested in Plan Z. You will find some of this content elsewhere on the website, but this section takes a deeper dive into some of the science and research related to Plan Z and ZR50 Crave Control spray.

      What we are doing here is laying out the most frequently asked questions we get from the health care community and attempting to answer those questions to your satisfaction. We expect this section to grow organically over time. Dieters and/or their health care professionals are encouraged to call our offices at 800-255-9853 with any questions.

      Plan Z by Zola does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Clients who register for Plan Z fill out a medical waiver as part of their registration. That waiver directs them to continue to accept responsibility for their medical care and status and remain in touch with their health care professional. Plan Z does not (and is not intended to) replace a client’s health care professional. Plan Z is another tool in a dieter’s arsenal to lose weight and keep it off. The content of the Plan Z website is for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

      Calcarea carbonica, nux vomica, taraxacum and magnesium phosphorica are the ingredients.

      All ingredients are in homeopathic dilution. They are all natural, plant and mineral based. There are no hormones included in the formula. There are no stimulants of any kind, such as caffeine, ephedra, or any other stimulants. All ingredients are FDA approved. The ZR50 Crave Control spray is protected by US Patent #8551535. It’s exclusive to Plan Z.

      The ingredients are all in 6c potency and are suspended in a 23% alcohol solution as a preservative. If a client needs a version that has no alcohol, a specific solution can be manufactured. It’s a special order and will take more time, but it can be done.

      The ZR50 Crave Control spray is a homeopathic spray designed to relieve the discomforts of dieting. When you go cold turkey off of sugar, artificial sweeteners and preservatives, your body rebels.

      For starters, most people get a headache. Others start to get the jitters. It might get so bad their hands shake. That makes it difficult to type or do other hand-work. Some get achy. Some experience slight nausea. Pretty much everybody gets crabby. And the cravings. For many, they can be overwhelming. All of this adds up to an intolerable situation for the dieter and oftentimes for those around them.

      ZR50 is designed to eliminate, or at least ameliorate, all of these conditions. It helps keep you on an even keel as you go through Plan Z so you can diet comfortably and successfully.

      More specifically, and according to Clarkes Dictionary, the ingredients in ZR50 have been known to provide relief for the following symptoms:

      CALC CARB

      • Great plumpness and excessive obesity.
      • Tendency in children and young persons to grow very fat.
      • Hunger, a short time after having eaten.
      • Frequent nausea, especially in the morning, in the evening, or at night
      • Pressive, or pinching pain in the stomach, or cramp-like and contractive pains, chiefly after a meal.
      • Cramps in the stomach at night.
      • Inflation and swelling of the epigastrium and of the region of the stomach, with painful sensibility of those parts to the touch.
      • Tension and inflation of the abdomen.
      • Enlargement and hardness of the abdomen.
      • Unpleasant taste in the mouth, mostly bitter, or sour, or metallic, especially in the morning.
      • Risings, with taste of undigested, or bitter, or sour food.

      NUX VOMICA

      • Anguish, anxiety, and excessive uneasiness, often with agitation which allows no rest whatever
      • Anxiety and restlessness in the evening.
      • Acid taste in mouth, worse in morning, or after eating
      • Craving for alcohol, coffee, stimulants.
      • Disordered stomach from over-eating
      • Painful sensitiveness in pit of stomach to least pressure.
      • Aching, tension, fullness, and distension of abdomen, and especially of epigastrium, worse after a meal.
      • Sensation of heaviness, and swelling in abdomen.
      • Cramp-like, contractive, and compressive pains, or cuttings and shootings, or sharp and drawing pains in the umbilical region

      MAG PHOS

      • Mag-p. is in the first rank as a pain remedy, and it has all kinds of pain (though cramping pain is the most characteristic)
      • Spasms of various kinds.
      • Aching feeling in arms and legs, weak and trembling.
      • Bloated, full sensation in abdomen, must loosen clothing.
      • Much flatus in bowels, passing off freely on walking, worse after evening meal.

      TARAXACUM

      • This remedy acts well in all affections of the liver.
      • Sensation of weakness and uneasiness throughout body, with constant necessity to lie down or to sit.
      • Gastric and bilious attacks, especially gastric headaches, the headaches are generally pressive.
      • Jaundice, liver obstruction.
      • Worse from fatty food.

      Dieters spray the ZR50 Crave Control formula under their tongue 4 times a day to keep up a steady and comfortable dieting pace.

      The ZR50 Crave Control spray is homeopathic. We have not had any reports of drug interactions. Many of our clients are on medications for various ailments/conditions, including but not limited to: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal replacements, depression and more.

      Blood pressure:
      The blood pressure of Plan Z clients typically begins to normalize very early in the diet. We recommend dieters work with their health care professionals so they can be monitored and adjust medications if necessary. Over time, many Plan Z clients are able to reduce or get off medications for high blood pressure.

      Insulin levels:
      Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin levels in Plan Z clients typically begin to normalize very early in the diet. We recommend dieters work with their health care professionals so they can be monitored and adjust medications if necessary. Many Plan Z clients are able to reduce or get off their medications for Type 2 Diabetes over time.

      Type 1 Diabetes:
      Close monitoring by a health care professional is highly recommended. We always ask dieters who report themselves as Type 1 diabetics to consult with their health care professional in advance of starting Plan Z.

      Potassium Drop:
      We’ve had a few reported instances where potassium levels have measured lower in Plan Z dieters. Here’s what we found in researching this topic:

      There can be an almost reflexive drop in K with the initiation of a low-carb diet. The reduction is temporary and can be addressed by ingesting a little more sodium. (We recommend Plan Z dieters to consume grated, organic sea salt and not processed table salt.) The reduction in carbs (and presumed conversion to ketogenesis) temporarily affects the renin-angiotensin system of the kidneys and by adding sodium to the diet in the first 2-3 weeks, the kidneys then secrete Na instead of K, alleviating this temporary “potassium deficiency.”

      Additionally, hypertension is often driven by insulin resistance, so if Plan Z dieters are becoming more sensitive to insulin by starting a low-carb diet, their BP might drop a bit and if they are on loop diuretics, they’ll start secreting K because of the medication, more so than what they might normally while on a loop diuretic for otherwise elevated BP. Here’s a link to a NCBI study that looks at this dietary drop in K: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18176291

      Dieters eat real food from the grocery store.

      On ZReduction, dieters eat 2 full meals or 2 smaller meals with 4 snacks. The majority of items are low carbohydrate. The recipes are characteristically EASY to make. Most take less than 20 minutes to prepare. Protein, vegetables and fruits are emphasized for the ZReduction portion of the diet. When dieters get to the ZReboot portion of the diet, more fats and oils are added back into the mix. The ZR50 Crave Control spray helps address the negative side effects of dieting which helps make dieters more comfortable throughout the process. The meals and snacks can be spread out in any order or amount throughout the day.

      We recommend dieters drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and help in their weight loss. Latest studies show people should be drinking approximately 100 oz of water per day, or half of their body weight in ounces; whichever is less. We find that dieters who drink approximately 100 oz per day lose approximately 30% more weight than those who drink less.

      We do not decaffeinate our dieters. Coffee and tea are both allowed. We recommend sparkling water with natural flavorings. Soda is not allowed.

      You can contact us to see the comprehensive food lists we offer. We don’t tell our dieters what to eat. They choose what they want to eat from the approved food lists and can even eat in restaurants.

      People say this doesn’t taste like a diet. They are not eating something they zapped in a microwave or something that came from a box. They are eating real food. Their families can eat the same foods in larger portions.

      If you are overweight and struggling with obesity related health issues you can use your HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) debit card to pay for Plan Z as long as it has a MasterCard or Visa logo on it. Just make sure your doctor submits a letter of medical necessity (or this form) to your insurance company so that the charge is approved. Keep a copy of your itemized Plan Z receipt for your records.

      Health Insurance Reimbursement: If you have an obesity related illness and your doctor recommends you lose weight, Plan Z is likely covered by your insurance. Ask your doctor to give you a letter of medical necessity on their letterhead saying they recommend Plan Z. Click here to download a sample form of what the letter should look like. Or you can have them fill out this form. Take both forms to your doctor and let them decide which one they prefer to use. Submit the paperwork and your Plan Z packing slip to your insurance company for reimbursement.

      All insurance coverages are different, so check with your insurance provider for more info or call us at 800-255-9853.

      Our goal is to unwind 60 years of diet misinformation and give dieters a whole new route to follow. Dieters receive a manual that walks them through the program, and daily coaching emails that guide them step by step. The Plan Z staff is available to answer questions as fast as dieters can come up with them.

      Dieters choose what they eat. They have the ZR50 Crave Control spray in their system to help curb the cravings. Dieters are not burning water weight. By eliminating sugars, starches and heavy fats we counter the effects of hyper-insulinism and get the liver and pancreas working in concert to provide proper digestion and dissemination of food so it fuels the body instead of mostly being turned into fat and waste.

      We don’t take away fruit like other major low carb diets. Dieters decide what they are hungry for, make a grocery list and go buy their food. It is all very flexible.

      As part of the structure we also afford an opportunity to communicate with fellow dieters. Dieters read their stories, post their own, ask questions and get answers. Of course you can get your answers from our team too but sometimes it’s just fun to share with other dieters. It’s all out in the open.

      Our so-called “obesity epidemic” in the USA is only about thirty years old. We started to fatten up in the early 1980s shortly after the U.S. Senate passed its Dietary Guidelines for America (1977). The government advised us to reduce our fat consumption from 40% to 30% and replace the fat with carbohydrates.

      Food companies jumped in and started making low fat, “diet” foods filled with enough sugar and high fructose corn syrup to make them palatable. We know that sugar is a main contributor to obesity in America but food manufacturers have not backed off on using varying forms of sugar in their recipes.

      When we got fatter, they replaced natural sugars with artificial sweeteners, unnatural flavorings, and preservatives. These things reduce the natural sugar content in foods but they wreak havoc on your metabolism. And we still didn’t lose weight.

      So, the “experts” told us that we needed to exercise more. What a monumental mistake. The problem is, while exercise may burn calories, it also stimulates hunger. After an intense workout your body will need to replenish the calories it just burned. How does it do that? By sending you signals that you’re hungry and you need to eat!

      Today, Americans spend billions on diet foods and health club memberships – more than they ever had in the past. And yet, between 1998 and 2008, the number of “clinically” obese Americans grew 37% according to the Centers for Disease Control.

      We now know fat doesn’t make you fat. Complex carbohydrates and sugar make you fat–especially the highly processed white carbs and the high fructose corn syrup that’s in most processed foods. These are the convenience foods that fill the shelves of our grocery stores.

      Knowing why we get fat in the first place is the first step towards keeping the weight off. Plan Z takes a completely different approach to weight loss: we work on the body and the brain.

      Once dieters finish ZReduction, we work with them for another six weeks. We introduce them to a new way of eating that includes many delicious dishes to help them maintain their weight loss. Our dieters report that they can eat MORE than they used to eat before they started the diet. They just have to eat the right stuff.

      If you don’t believe us, here is what the latest research is saying:


      Response written by Zola:

      NO EXERCISE while you are losing weight.

      I think exercise is great. I think it’s important. Right now my exercise regimen includes regular yoga and weight lifting.

      What I will tell you though is we know two things about exercise. (Even the medical community will agree with me on this). Exercise will make you hungry and it will make you stronger. There are clear benefits.

      While you are on ZReduction your energy is going to be put into enjoying the dieting experience. People who are seriously overweight have a difficult time approaching exercise and they take a deep sigh of relief when I tell them they don’t have to exercise to lose weight.

      You are not going to lose muscle mass while you are on ZReduction. You’re only on it 50 days and if you don’t currently exercise, your lifestyle and routine are just going to remain the same. You ARE, however, going to lose fat.

      When you get to the ZReboot phase of the diet we are going to recommend you find an exercise program that suits your lifestyle. If you want to tighten up the loose bits left after losing the weight, you’re going to have to exercise to tighten it up. Some tightening will occur naturally during a process we call ‘reshaping’ but for the bigger issues you’ll have to do a targeted routine.

      To get stronger we are going to recommend you think about non-impact exercise. Things like yoga, pilates, weight lifting and more. Too much emphasis has been made surrounding exercises that tax your joints and your bones. There are plenty of things you can do that don’t wear out your skeleton. And they don’t all require a gym membership.

      They might want to take a long walk in the sunshine and even include speeding up their pace so they get a bit of heart benefit in an aerobic mode. Some get heavy into gardening and growing their own veggies. You can take walks in the woods and learn how to forage for wild mushrooms. There’s a lot more to life than your TV screen or your computer.

      The best part is when you get off a considerable amount of weight you FEEL like exercising. People say their joints don’t hurt as much. A whole world of activities opens up.

      Response written by Zola:

      There is no other diet company that has the same kind of guarantees that we do (at least not that I have found).

      In fact, we have two guarantees for Plan Z.

      The first one is our 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you sign up for Plan Z, get the materials, review them and decide this diet just won’t fit your lifestyle you can return everything and we will promptly refund your money. Please note that you may not use the ZR50 and then return the materials.

      Our 100% Money Back Guarantee allows you the opportunity to take the materials to your Health Care Professional for review if you want to. Health Care Professionals all over the country are beginning to recommend Plan Z. Some Health Care Professionals even have used Plan Z as their own weight loss plan. It’s catching on. In fact, it’s mushrooming.

      We are not one of those companies that publishes a return phone number that no one answers. Stay away from those folks. They just want your money and then they run.

      We have another unique guarantee. I call it the Skeptic’s Guarantee. Why? Because with all the hype in the diet industry I feel you have every right to be skeptical. My own skepticism slowed me down in starting this company because I did not want to be associated with all the charlatans that jump on board the diet industry wagon. I believe an educated and wary customer is a smart one.

      With the Skeptic Guarantee you’ll fill out a one page questionnaire so we can get to know your issues and why you might be skeptical. We just need to gather a starting evaluation point. Then you’ll pay for Plan Z and start.

      You will have 9 days during which YOU get to evaluate how well Plan Z is working for you. You’ll have a special coach who will help you get on a solid footing with the diet and that person will be there for the full nine days to answer questions and help you in whatever ways we can.

      At the end of Day 9 you’ll evaluate whether you feel you have lost a reasonable amount of weight on Plan Z. If the answer is yes, you’ll continue. If the answer is no, you’ll have the option to pack up everything and send it back. We’ll even pay the return postage. We’ll then give you all of your money back, minus $135. That means it will only have cost you $15 a day to see if we measure up. Please note that you may only use up to 2 bottles of the ZR50 during these 9 days. If you use additional bottles or fail to return the unused bottles, additional fees may apply.

      But I assure you we measure up. I can count the number of Skeptic Guarantee refunds I have given out without running out of fingers or toes. People love this diet.

      “You have blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. Since my mid 20’s my weight has been a yo-yo. To be fit took Spartan efforts or gimmicks. Your gift of sharing Plan Z has allowed me to first lose but then maintain using the Z Life methodology…. It’s like the reset button to start again in Z Life. It keeps hope alive and because I know it works, my confidence in my diet is resolved. You guys are the best.” – Dieter Chuck

      “I have lost the 20 lbs I wanted to and will look beautiful in my wedding dress…thanks to you bringing the Zola diet to me! Everyone is commenting on how great I look and I wanted to tell everyone about the Zola diet. I then realized that some are very “skeptical” about losing so much weight so fast and do not understand the whole theory. I am anxious to go into Z Reboot and then maintenance to prove to them that this is for real! A real way to reset my metabolism once and for all!” – Dieter Dede – the bride

      “The recipes are outstanding. I served them to guests and they didn’t know they were eating ‘diet food.’ I stuck with it and lost 20 pounds! I have not had this kind of success with ANY diet I’ve tried!” – Dieter Survey

      “Life saving, easy to do, food is absolutely delicious.” – Dieter Survey

      “I will continue to move to the healthy side of life and that I will be committed to living here. I owe it to myself, my husband, my kids, my siblings, and my future grand kids. I want to be around to enjoy them. And eating this way is not deprivation. It is glorious and beautiful. In fact, this weekend my sister and I made my parents the roast pork tenderloin with sun-dried tomato gravy and my mother proclaimed it ‘gourmet.'” – Dieter Diane

      “Love you” is not too strong. Thank you my friend. You have given me the life I always wanted to live. – Dieter Survey

      “I think us Zola dieters have so much in common…and we are just so thankful to have access to the [Plan Z by] Zola diet…I couldn’t have continued my weight loss or maintain any loss without this…I couldn’t ever totally change my ”mind” without this diet and I thank God for it every day!….Sometimes it’s just hard to find the words…the possibility of being able to meet your true ”goal” brings tears to my eyes…especially when people tell you it’s impossible…I never believed it…I always knew it was possible and had so much hope alive in myself. Thank you to the whole Zola team…I am on my 2nd reduction currently…day 23 and another 14.4 pounds down.” – Dieter Survey

      “I have to tell you – I am getting so excited for the next phase of my adventure – food has started to taste so amazing to me, and I am so excited to see how other things taste as I can add them back into my life. Plus, my daughter is learning such good examples by now having more fruit options in her life, and she is even trying a few of my veggies which she would NEVER do before – it is great!!! I love when I can make something that the whole family can enjoy – like sloppy joes and the mini meatloaves – amazing!!!” – Dieter Liz

      “The recipes are beyond fantastic…I have dieted and dieted and dieted so many times and I’m also a fan of positive thinking so I’m straddled between “is this really going to work?” and “OMG, is it possible I will NEVER have to think about my weight again?” Like if I could do that, there would be so much energy to put into other things…I have “only” 20# to lose, and I’ve done it before — a few times keeping it off for a year (which I viewed as a success). Isagenix, The Diet Center (in NY) and The French Diet which consisted of bootleg appetite suppressants flown in from Paris in a plain brown wrapper (can’t believe I did that). BUT after that diet I absolutely cannot take appetite suppressants anymore — makes me jerky, head spinning, dry mouthed. In my work, I have to think, negotiate, and do research — I can’t mess with my head. And voila! The Zola remedy (ZR50) is unrecognizable in my system. No change in mental gymnastics….The constant communication is also great. If you can anticipate what people are experiencing and clue them in — who wants solace? I want solutions! — Then you’re offering a great service above and beyond the typical diet. It’s a great education. Every day I’m prompted to read more and more. It would seem this is very scientific and a delicate balance to achieve. Carry on! I’m in!” – Dieter Barbara

      • Rolland Johnson, Chairman and CEO, Three Eagles Communications, former Chairman of Telecom. Dept., Indiana, Univ., rancher raising American Devon Milking cattle.
      • John Morgan, MRPharmS, RSHomeopathy, Founder and MD, Helios Homeopathic Pharmacy, Kent, England
      • Sverre Roang, Shareholder, Whyte Hirshboeck, Dudek S.C., Ranked in Chambers (2009-2013), JD, cum laude, Univ of WI, 1994.
      • Dr. Cliff Mauer, Practicing Partner, WholeHealth Chicago, Board Certified Chiropractic Physician and Integrative Medicine practitioner.
      • Jerry Freund, President, MidAmerican Printing Co. Chicago, IL, Entrepreneur.

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