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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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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
Potatoes and the Glycemic Index
April 11, 2024Featured Posts,Zola Blog,Carbohydratesstarch,Thanksgiving,glycemic load,big food,resistant starch,resistant carbs,glycemic index,carbs
Enjoy potatoes in moderation and use these hints to make healthier choices.
Are Certain People More Susceptible to Obesity?
June 29, 2022CarbohydratesGary Taubes,calories-in calories-out,CIM Model,carbs,Marc Bubbs
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
April 2, 2018Featured Posts,Carbohydrates,Zola Blogglycemic load,insulin,insulin response,resistant carbs,glycemic index,blood sugar,digestion,resistant starch
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
July 28, 2017CarbohydratesWilliam D Chey,wheat,gluten,celiac disease
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
June 28, 2016CarbohydratesDavid Perlmutter
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
June 1, 2015Carbohydrates,Zola Blog,Featured Posts
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
May 3, 2015CarbohydratesEssential 7: Core Curriculum,carbs,William Davis
White bread, whole grain, multigrain, organic or bagel, pretzel, bruschetta, ciabatta . . . it's all the same.
Total Carbs Vs. Net Carbs
January 5, 2015Carbohydrates,Free Coaching,Zola Blog,Featured Posts
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
September 30, 2014Carbohydratescorn,carbs,gmos
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
September 29, 2014CarbohydratesUSDA,William Davis,carbs
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
September 29, 2014Carbohydratesresistant starch
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
September 28, 2014Carbohydratescarbs,breakfast and brunch
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
September 28, 2014Carbohydratescancer,Gary Taubes,calories
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
June 9, 2014Carbohydratescarbs,wheat
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!
December 3, 2012Carbohydratesstarch,carbs,Chris Crowley,exercise
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
May 24, 2012Carbohydratescarbs,Radhia Gleis
Part one of a complete overview of carbohydrates and your heath.
No Truth In Labeling
September 26, 2009Carbohydratesprocessed foods,low fat,carbs
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
September 20, 2009CarbohydratesUSDA,low fat,carbs
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.”
Z3.5: ZReboot 3.5 Recipes
Chimichanga Casserole
When I was young I loved going to Chi Chi’s and ordering the chimichanga. Now that I know all the carbs from the tortilla it was…
Spaghetti Bolognese
A simple meat sauce to serve with spaghetti. Yep, those of you who know how I feel about too many carbohydrates might be scoffing…
Orange Maple Pork Roast
This is a super-simple dish to make. You will be happy with this on a weeknight but you can also serve it to guests. The taste is…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
When you get into the second portion of ZReboot you can start to experiment with a little more carbohydrates. Try this at week 4…
Manicotti Casserole
This time of year I make many casseroles. First reason is it makes for great cold weather comfort food. Second reason is so many…
Vanilla Cream and Berries
This is a really LOVELY dessert. Serve this to company with no reservations, they will feel spoiled and it makes a fun family…
Zola’s Fresh and Golden Margarita
Today is National Margarita Day and in true traditional for those of you in ZReboot 3.5 or ZLife here is Zola’s preferred……
Open Faced Sandwich with Italian Sausage and Mushrooms
Z3.5-Beef,Z3.5-Pork,Z3.5-Entrees
I don’t normally eat sandwiches but when I have an hankerin’ for one, this is a must.
Turkey Day Leftover Casserole
Z3.5-Entrees,ZSpecialties,Z3.5-Poultry,ZS-Holiday
Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with this tasty easy recipe.
Taco Casserole
This is a throw it together FAST meal for any weeknight. It is not a spicy dish but you can if you wish, add hot sauce at the…
Bacon-Wrapped Prunes
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3.5-Appetizers,ZS-Holiday,ZSpecialties
Okay, this sounds weird but they are really quite tasty. A bit of salt with your sweet!
Z3: ZReboot Recipes
Seafood Stir Fry
For an Asian flair with plenty of protein try this new stir fry recipe that's sure to add some sizzle to your weeknight.
Cauliflower Mash
The touch of nutmeg in here really makes the dish. Try this as a substitute for mashed potatoes. It’s really quite delightful
Free Content,ZS-Holiday,Z3-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
Ricotta Cream with Strawberry Compote
AKA VP Anger's 65th Birthday Dessert. This super-simple, light and dreamy dessert is easy enough for a weeknight treat and fancy…
Buttered Mushrooms
Dieter Rebecca first had this warm and rustic side dish while in Ireland on a road trip in 1994. These mushrooms where in every…
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Sides,Z3-Vegetarian
Shrimp de Jonghe with Zucchini Noodles
I Zolafied this decadent Italian appetizer by minimizing the bread crumbs and using zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
Fried Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
This dish takes a humble vegetable like the eggplant and turns it into a crunchy, warm and Italian inspired meal. Big yum!
Turkey Fricassee
I love to take the leftover turkey and transform it into something different. French comfort food. BIG YUM.
Waldorf Salad
This will make a great side dish at your table; even your holiday table. And think of this as a way to use up leftover turkey.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Swirl
This recipe works for breakfast or for dessert. Really satisfying! A great treat and super fast!
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Desserts
Turkey Meatball, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup
With the winter months peeking over our shoulder this hearty soup will shake off the chill while the leaves are still falling.…
Parmesan Crust
This crust can be used with any kind of a savory dish. This is going to be a super-popular recipe.
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
Mushroom Spinach Quiche
We had this quiche as a vegetarian entrée for a light dinner. My husband loved it so much he had it again the next morning for…
Broccoli Cheese Brunch Pie
Breakfast. Lunch. Brunch or even a light dinner. You can even serve this as a side dish at a family event. Even the kids who…
Butternut Squash Casserole
Serve this at your next family event instead of potatoes and you’ll save 30% of the carbs. Can be a vegetarian entrée or a side…
Porcini Mushroom Sauce
This sauce can be served on steak, chicken, roast beef or even a full-flavored fish like sea bass or halibut.
Grilled Sausage and Summer Fruit Kebabs
This meal makes for a perfect summer barbecue. The sweetness of the apricot and plums melds nicely with the delicious meatiness…
Thai Noodles with Chicken
This is one of my favorite summer dishes. You can eat this hot or cold.
Rhubarb Chutney
As we turn into the last few weeks of summer I'm firing up my grill as much as possible. This meal is easy to prepare, balancing…
Smoky-Orange Margarita Cocktail
I like to call this drink a sunset in a glass. It's smoky, it's refreshing, and it's a perfect sipper to kick back with at the…
Chicken Alfredo with “Almost Noodles”
This dish comes together in a flash! You can also make it with steak or even seafood. When I get a hankering for pasta, I crave…
Lemon Curd
My husband’s favorite flavor is lemon. We have been together 33 years and every year I have made him a different lemon dessert…
Butternut Squash Fries
You will not believe how easy these are to make and how wonderful they taste! Once you start eating these “fries” you’ll never…
Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
Almond Flour Pie Crust (or Tart Crust)
This is a pretty popular low carb pie crust recipe. I adjusted it to Zolafy it. Be sure to get some of the new sugar substitute.…
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Desserts,ZS-Holiday,ZSpecialties
Oshkosh Guacamole
Add zip to your chip with Dieter Carolyn's version of guacamole. The secret she says is using lime instead of lemon!
Z2: ZReduction Recipes
Asian Asparagus
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties
This type of dinner comes together VERY quickly. The flavors of the asparagus make a very simple dinner taste fancy and pairs…
Spinach Stuffed Roasted Chicken
ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Poultry,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees
A unique way to stuff a chicken! From our dieting friend from Canada…Loretta.
Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
This is a perfect way to start off the summer. Enjoy!
Salmon with Mustard Rub
This dish tastes fresh and fancy with hardly any work at all. The most novice cook can handle this one.
Steak Marinade #3
Z2-Beef,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Sauces & Dressings
Makes for a great steak. In the picture I served it with shallot onion rings as a garnish and veggie on the side. You can still…
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Jalapenos
ZS-Zola to Go,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Vegetarian
I used to HATE Brussels sprouts. I couldn't even stand the smell of them cooking. I love them now, as long as they are…
Chicken Milano
Normally Chicken Milano is a pasta dish. This one makes a rich, sundried tomato ‘gravy’ to go with plain chicken breasts. You’ll…
Chinese – American Stir Fry
This is an easy way to satisfy and Asian food craving. It’s also a great way to clean out the refrigerator! You can use many…
Quick Asian Stir Fry
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Poultry,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees
Dinner in 20 minutes or less! Promise! This dish is so easy, you can make it with beef, chicken or even shrimp.
Vegetable Soup
As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer this makes a wonderful soup. Or if you get a cold while on Plan Z this might…
Broiled Cod
This is a simple dish that goes a long way for people that like their food straightforward and without a lot of spice.
Roasted Chicken with Jalapeno-Tomatillo Sauce and Roasted Onions
My husband declared he wanted Mexican one night. That’s a challenge with Z2. This is not the prettiest dish I have ever made but…
Seared and Baked Pork Chops
This is an easy preparation with a homey vibe, when you want comfort food this is a sure bet.
Spicy Chicken Enchilada Stew
ZSpecialties,Z2-Poultry,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Soup
This dish doesn’t have to cook long to bring you a hearty Mexican stew. It comes together in a flash. This also heats up…
Pork Tenderloin Scallopini with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
This is easy and very elegant. You can serve this to company and they’ll never know you’re on a diet.
Savory Chinese Chicken Stir Fry
This is NOT spicy just savory Chinese with really good flavors. I find this a great way to clear out the refrigerator.
Apple “Popcorn” with Toppings
Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Desserts
Going to the theatre or the movies? Pack this in a zippered baggie. The crunching of the apple won’t be any louder than the…
Seafood Chowder
This is not the usual, thick, gloppy chowder since you are on ZReduction, but it will pass as a fancy, flavorful meal.
Crabcakes II
I have made crab cakes previously, and posted that recipe but this one has a bit more jazz to it since I cleared cream for the…
Green Bean and Red Pepper Medley
Z2-Seafood,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
Simple, straightforward cooking is just what you need some nights. This comes together in a flash.
Sunday Chicken
Pierre Franey was a cooking hero of mine. He was the original “60 Minute Gourmet.” I adapted this recipe from one of his and…
Chicken Enchilada Bowls (or Boats)
My favorite way to eat this is just out of a bowl with a fork. That’s why I call it a chicken enchilada bowl. You can also serve…
Oven-Roasted, Crispy Shallots
My husband goes ga-ga for these things. He loves them so much he’s even started volunteering to make them!
Mexicali Side Salad
This salad is great with anything grilled. We served it with grilled sea scallops. Yum!
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.
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Roasted Onion Strings (Really, Healthy Onion Strings!)
Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
When you roast Vidalia onions they bring up a really nice, sweetness. When you are on a diet, traditional onion strings are out of the question; unless they are like these.
Roasted or Grilled Asparagus
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian
A great side dish with any meal.
Broiled Tomatoes
The broiling of a tomato lends a special sweetness to it. The garlic adds an Italian zing. Serve with any simple grilled, baked, broiled or roasted meat and you have dinner in a flash.
Sweet Pepper Sauté
This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Judy. She served these veggies at a dinner party with steak and it was a big hit. Thanks Judy!
Roasted Green Beans
Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
Roasted green beans are easy to make. Super easy!
Steakhouse Tomato Side Dish
This dish pairs perfectly with a simply grilled steak. You can serve it with any meat but the tomato/onion combo works very well.
Tangy Coleslaw
ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,Z2-Salads,ZS-Zola to Go
Makes a great side dish with Zola's "Almost" Fried Chicken! Travels well for Zola To GO! and lasts for days in the refrigerator.
Zippy Roasted Peppers
The time it takes to roast the peppers will bring out the heat in the cracked pepper so be prepared for a spicy hot dish. Just a very few cracked pepper bits will do.
Marinated Tomato and Artichoke Salad
Z2-Salads,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian
Marinate with your favorite Plan Z Dressing. I use the balsamic-pesto dressing or anything on the Italian side will work.
Onion-Poblano Saute
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z3-Sides
This is mild, full of flavor and a huge hit around my house. It would also be wonderful served with a steak or a meaty fish, too.
Sauteed Apples
If you use it as a side on ZReduction you will still eat your veggie but you won’t eat dessert. This is like eating dessert early.
Fried Apples
I serve this warm with cinnamon buttered pecans on top but would also be perfect as a topping on the almond pound cake.
Lemon Pepper Cream Gravy
ZS-Holiday,Z2-Sides,ZSpecialties
The lemon pepper cream tastes particularly delightful with chicken or turkey. It makes it very special.
Tomato & Onion Salad with Balsamic-Pesto Dressing
Because you cannot have oil on ZReduction I have made this dressing to mimic what you’d get in a large steakhouse.
Cucumber Melon Relish
Z2-Sauces & Dressings,Z2-Sides
This side dish goes really well with any type of fish.
Cheddar and Tomato Crustless Quiche
Z3-Eggs,Z3-Entrees,Z3-Vegetarian
You can certainly change this up by changing the cheese or using other veggies.
Indian asparagus
ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
Another simple yet delicious side to brighten up any dish.
Shallot Onion Rings
Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Sides
My husband loves these so much he asks for them probably 4 times a week and has even begun making them himself! They taste every bit as good as regular onion rings without the breading.
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Italian Sausage Soup (ZReduction Version)
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Pork,ZSpecialties,Z2-Soup,ZS-Dieter Favorites
This simple Italian Soup is packed with flavor and convenience. It travels well and heats in the microwave too. Leftovers are a BIG YUM.
Cheesy Hash Browns with Sour Cream
This is perfect for a buffet table. Everyone will rave about your contribution. If you want to keep the portions lower, consider serving this with a smaller spoon.
Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Brunch Casserole
Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Eggs,Z3-Entrees,Z3-Pork
As far as brunch casseroles go, this one is very easy to make and pleases the crowd. It can be made ahead and heated the day of the party.
Tarragon Mustard Shrimp
ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Salads,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Seafood
This dish made a wonderful lunch salad entrée in our Plan Z kitchen. I think it would be GREAT as an appetizer at a cocktail party, too.
Chicken Breasts with Zola’s French Pan Sauce
ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Poultry
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 me.
Quick Coquilles St. Jacques (Scallops in a Creamy Mushroom-Parmesan Sauce)
I remember my first introduction to scallops like it was yesterday. As I took my first bite and swooned I knew these were to become a new favorite.
Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream
ZSpecialties,ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z3.5-Vegetarian,ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Entrees
Hot off the Griddle. “Zolafied” pancakes. If you want your kids full and focused before school give them these instead of cereal.
Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce
This is a yummy dish with the creamy peanut butter sauce, the tamari and ginger.
Butternut Squash Puree by Chef Josh
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z3.5-Sides,ZS-Holiday,Z3.5-Vegetarian
Cooking does not have to be complicated. In this recipe Chef Josh shows us how to make a simple and delicious puree using butternut squash. Easy. Decadent. Delicious.
Mexican Avocado Soup with Chicken or Turkey
ZS-Holiday,Z3-Soups & Stews,ZSpecialties,Z3-Entrees,Z3-Poultry
I love this soup. You can make this with leftover turkey and have a colorful way to use your extras.
Pork Loin Roast with Red Pepper & Spinach Stuffing
The flavor and aroma of this dish will bring a little bit of the Italian countryside to your dinner table. Try it out tonight with your family.
Coffee-Crusted Steaks with Tomato Salad & Caramelized Onion “Jam”
Z2-Beef,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties
Coffee on a steak? Heck yes! This combo is a steak-house classic that will leave your mouth watering for more but won't keep you up all night from a caffeine buzz.
Asian Balsamic Glazed Salmon
A tasty dish you can have on the table in under thirty minutes!
Ham and Cheesy Scalloped Potato Casserole
Z3.5-Entrees,ZReboot 3.5,Z3.5-Sides
You know you’re going to eat them sometime. Potatoes that is. I just hope you’ll only do it on special occasions.
Sea Salt Crusted Snap Peas
Z3-Sides,Z3-Appetizers & Snacks,Z3-Vegetarian
A variation of my sea salt crusted snow peas recipe - but with snap peas!
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Sides,Z2-Salads
This simple salad can be prepared in minutes and offers a light flavor, a bright bowl full of color and cool crunch on a warm day!
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
A nice, summery meal that can also be eaten in cooler months. You can make this in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill. This is much lighter and lower carb than the breaded and fried version.
Russian Traditional Salad
ZSpecialties,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Salads,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian
This delicious recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Bruce. Bruce says, "We saw this sixteen years ago on a trip to visit our daughter in-law. They keep it from day to day and just add to it when more is needed."
Chicken Piccata
This delicious recipe was submitted by Dieter Karen. Thanks Karen!
Barbecue Burgers – Zola Style
Z3-Beef,Z3-Entrees,Z3-Sauces & Dressings
There’s no way to use a commercial sauce for barbecued meats. They ALL have copious amounts of sugar in them. I know. I checked every bottle in the store, so I set about to come up with a rub and a sugarless barbecue sauce for Plan Z.
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- ZS-Dieter Favorites
- ZS-Holiday
- ZS-Zola to Go
- ZSpecialties
Red Wine Salad Dressing
Mix together – will keep in refrigerator for several weeks!
Tomato-Horseradish Dressing
You can eat this with the shrimp cocktail salad or serve it on greens as a salad dressing. As and oil-free dressing this is quite tasty!
Asian Barbecue Sauce
For a change of pace you might like to try a barbecue sauce that has an Asian flair. This one is tangy, with a bit of fire to it. You can make it even hotter by adding more pepper flakes.
Hot Asian Mustard Sauce
This mustard sauce served with grilled Chinese Eggplant is to die for. Big YUM! And so easy!
Dijon Salad Dressing
This recipe was submitted by our VP of Anger Management, Chris. He likes a thicker dressing and tends to add extra mustard, but you can adjust the measurements to get a consistency you like.
Tomato Water
This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Karen, who is a huge fan of Charlie Trotter. She found this recipe in Charlie Trotter's first cookbook. Thanks Karen!
Barbecue Chicken – Zola Style
Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Sauces & Dressings
If you are not a major cook don’t worry. This looks harder than it is. Stick with this and you’ll love your chicken!
Chicken Enchilada Chopped Salad
Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Salads
Mexican food is usually chock-full of carbs. Everything is wrapped in a tortilla or paired with a pile of taco chips.
Sweet Curry Chicken Salad
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Poultry,Z2-Salads,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees
This dish on Z2 will be your fruit and your entrée. This is a super-simple dish for even the novice cooks.
Tomato & Onion Salad with Balsamic-Pesto Dressing
Because you cannot have oil on ZReduction I have made this dressing to mimic what you’d get in a large steakhouse.
Curried Chicken Salad
Z2-Poultry,Z2-Salads,ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties
This salad is a cinch to whip up. It tastes a bit exotic and has all the elements of a gourmet chicken salad without the fat and the guilt.
Chicken Salad
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Poultry,Z2-Salads,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees
This leaves you with the ability to eat another half apple or half fruit portion for your dessert and it also gives a little wiggle room to eat a small veggie portion on the side or added to the salad.
Asian Chicken and Cabbage Salad
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Poultry,Z2-Salads,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees
In the Zola to GO! version of this recipe you can eat the chicken cold or transport it separately and heat the chicken before putting it on the salad.
Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad with Bloody Mary Dressing
If you like Russian dressing you might consider this Russian dressing’s cousin. Just whiz it up and pour it on.
Warm Asian Chicken and Citrus Salad
Z2-Poultry,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Salads
This will be your vegetables, your protein and half of your fruit.
Cucumber Melon Relish
Z2-Sauces & Dressings,Z2-Sides
This side dish goes really well with any type of fish.
Hunky Chunky Tomato Salad
ZSpecialties,Z2-Salads,ZS-Zola to Go
A simple salad to go with your favorite ZReduction dressing.
Asian Sensation Dressing and Dipping Sauce
Super simple Asian dressing and dipping sauce.
Chinese Dipping Sauce
Enjoy this sauce with chicken, a small steak or you might also consider this with grilled fish, scallops or shrimp. They will all work nicely.
Chicken Patty Salad
ZS-Zola to Go,Z2-Poultry,Z2-Salads,ZSpecialties,Z2-Entrees
This makes a rather elegant meal. Enjoy with some breadsticks to round it out and then follow up with your fruit.
Desserts
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- Z2-Appetizers & Snacks
- Z2-Beverages
- Z2-Desserts
- Z2-Entrees
- Z2-Sauces & Dressings
- Z2-Sides
- Z2-Vegetarian
- Z3-Appetizers & Snacks
- Z3-Beverages
- Z3-Desserts
- Z3-Sauces & Dressings
- Z3-Sides
- Z3.5-Desserts
- ZLife
- ZReboot 3.5
- ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
- ZS-Dieter Favorites
- ZS-Holiday
- ZS-Zola to Go
- ZSpecialties
Apple Pie Filling
ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Desserts,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties
We have never worked with fruit pectin in this diet. Plan Z dieter Amy came up with the idea to try it. Brilliant idea! This opens up a whole new world of opportunity for thickening.
Apple Chips
Z2-Desserts,ZSpecialties,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less
When we were at lunch the other day, Jen mentioned how dieters miss their crunch. She wondered if we could come up with a recipe for apple chips.
Hot Strawberries with Crumb Streusel
It’s not often I come up with new desserts in ZReduction so look this one over carefully. It’s yummy. Hot strawberries with a crumb streusel.
“Fried” Apples
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Desserts,ZSpecialties
Place on dish, sprinkle ¼ tsp of cinnamon over apple slices, and serve.
Balsamic Strawberries
In a hurry for a ‘fancy’ dessert? Well, it’s really not fancy but it tastes different and tastes gourmet so most folks would call it fancy. And it’s super simple. Enjoy!
Apple “Almost” Pie
This is an amazingly satisfying dessert. Close your eyes, chew slowly, and you can almost imagine that you are eating real apple pie.
Sauteed Apples
If you use it as a side on ZReduction you will still eat your veggie but you won’t eat dessert. This is like eating dessert early.
Fried Apples
I serve this warm with cinnamon buttered pecans on top but would also be perfect as a topping on the almond pound cake.
Mocha Ice Cream
It’s almost adult it’s so good. Make this for a dinner party or family gathering and you’ll be a hit.
Apple Ginger Compote
Z2-Sauces & Dressings,Z2-Desserts
This is a super-simple dessert or entrée accompaniment.
Berries with Sweet Cream
Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Desserts
When you are on ZReduction even the least little bit of cream tastes like heaven. This is a super simple dessert that combines cream with your favorite berries.
Inside Out Blueberry Pie
Blueberry pie is a favorite of many. This one will make you feel like you got the best parts of the pie with no guilt and no crust.
Crustless Strawberry Cheesecake
Whenever I go out to dinner I try to find things on the menu that I don’t cook at home or have a home. If I like them, I order them. This time I felt like spoiling myself just a tad, so I ordered the dessert. With a couple of very small changes I wanted to share this with you so you could enjoy it, too.
Fried Pound Cake with Cream and Fruit
This almond pound cake is amazing on its own. Once you fry it up and cover it in whipped cream and fruit you have elevated it to a whole new level!
Vanilla Cream and Berries
This is a really LOVELY dessert. Serve this to company with no reservations, they will feel spoiled and it makes a fun family dessert, too.
Just Like Strawberry Pie
Z2-Desserts,ZS-Zola to Go,ZSpecialties
If you love strawberry pie then this is your Z2 dessert. Just no crust, but maybe you won’t even miss it.
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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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Nurse Practitioner Joanne lost 75 pounds on the Plan Z Diet.