30 Years of The Zone: The Science That Changed Nutrition
It’s been 30 years since The Zone changed the way we think about food, health, and inflammation. In this special Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears looks back on the origins of The Zone—from its unlikely start inspired by the 1982 Nobel Prize in Medicine to its rise as one of the first diet books to bring hard science into the mainstream. Plus, discover why The Zone is more relevant today than ever before, as chronic disease, metabolic disorders, and inflammation continue to rise.
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Can the Zone Diet Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 38 million Americans, and nearly 100 million adults are prediabetic. In this episode of the Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears breaks down the growing diabetes epidemic and the staggering toll it’s taking on our healthcare system—and how the Zone diet can help.
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The History of Fish Oil: From Ancient Remedy to Modern Super Supplement
In this episode of The Wellness Zone, Dr. Barry Sears takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of fish oil—from 18th-century transatlantic cod trade to the Norwegian innovations that transformed the industry. You’ll even hear why kids in the early 1900s were force-fed spoonfuls of cod liver oil before leaving the house—and how that tablespoon delivered 25 times more omega-3s than the average American gets today.
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How Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Metabolism (and How to Fix It)
When you’re awake, your body faces constant wear and tear. Sleep, however, is your body’s prime time for repair, resetting your metabolic processes and preparing you for the challenges of the day. Join Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry as they explore the critical connection between sleep quality and metabolic health.
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Polyphenols Explained: How They Affect Your Genes and Health
Polyphenols do more than just give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors—they have the potential to influence your genes. That’s right, the food you eat can literally turn certain genes on or off. But how does this work? It all comes down to AMPK, the master regulator of metabolism.
Science-based conversations about Anti-Inflammation nutrition, Metabolic Engineering™, Chronic Disease prevention, and overall Health and Wellness. Hosted by Mary Perry and Dr. Barry Sears, NYT best-selling author, ”Enter The Zone”.
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