| The Sonoma Diet was a book written by Connie | | | | weight. Once your ideal weight has been reached, |
| Gutterson. It is one of the most balanced and | | | | this is the life - long maintenance phase where |
| moderate diets to appear in a long time. There | | | | they teach you how to keep the weight off that |
| are no dramatic restrictions on food groups, no | | | | you lost as well as teach you how to stick with |
| calorie counting, and has all of the flair of a | | | | the healthy eating lifestyle. |
| gourmet Mediterranean diet. | | | | Portion Control |
| What is the Sonoma? | | | | The secret is enjoying the right foods in the right |
| The Sonoma diet is a uniquely flavorful weight | | | | amounts. If you think about it, that is really the |
| loss plan that brings together the art and science | | | | only healthy way to lose weight. Aren't you tired |
| of food. Sonoma is a region in California, USA that | | | | of counting calories, and dealing with severe food |
| is well regarded for its quality vineyards. The | | | | restrictions? The main premise of the Sonoma |
| author and registered dietitian Connie Gutterson | | | | diet is that food should be enjoyed even when |
| has been consulting with the Olive industry for a | | | | dieting. The problem with most weight loss |
| number of years. The nutritional credentials she | | | | programs out there is that so many teach and |
| has have enabled her to write a book that | | | | cause the dieter to hate and fear food. Sonoma |
| provides some of the most balanced and sensible | | | | introduced a concept called 'plate and bowl'. All of |
| weight loss advice. The Sonoma diet was not | | | | the meals are assigned a specific plate size, with |
| born in a lab much like other weight loss | | | | detailed instructions on how the plate should be |
| programs; in fact, it was born from two of the | | | | filled. I was amazed while reading the book that it |
| most agriculturally abundant and vital regions of | | | | provided a wine guide to help select the best |
| the world: The coast of the Mediterranean Sea | | | | matching wine to accompany the meal. |
| and of course Sonoma Valley California. These | | | | Top 10 Power Foods |
| two regions share a festive approach to eating - | | | | It's important to know what the top 10 power |
| a heart felt love of great food that turns every | | | | foods are. When you start to eat the Sonoma |
| meal into a celebration of life. These wonderful | | | | way, you'll be eating this way for the rest of your |
| foods make these areas into a paradise of | | | | life. The Sonoma Diet book contains 300 recipes. |
| healthy living and are the heart and soul of the | | | | The on-line program contains an additional 500 |
| Sonoma Diet. Members of the Sonoma diet | | | | recipes. The top 10 power foods are.o Almondso |
| experience this joy of eating. There are wide | | | | Bell Pepperso Blueberrieso Broccolio Grapeso Olive |
| selections of recipes that are essential to Sonoma | | | | oilo Spinacho Strawberrieso Tomatoeso Whole |
| Diet member's success. | | | | grains |
| The 3 Waves | | | | One of the best features of the Sonoma diet is |
| Wave 1: lasts for approximately 10 days, and | | | | how interactive it truly is. The online program |
| you'll immediately begin eating delicious breakfasts, | | | | features on-line dietitians, live support, shopping |
| lunches, and dinners prepared with healthful foods. | | | | lists, customized meal plans, and message boards. |
| A benefit of this wave is that you will be able to | | | | All subscriptions do come with a required fee, and |
| eat all of your favorite foods and your online meal | | | | subscribers must pay for a minimum of 5 weeks; |
| planner and recipe database will provide all the | | | | however, if at any time you want to cancel your |
| options you will need to be satisfied. One of the | | | | program there is not a cancellation fee. The |
| positive notes is that unlike other diets, this phase | | | | Sonoma Diet is very popular and comes highly |
| does not restrict carbohydrates but does include | | | | recommended by us and its users. This diet is |
| whole grain cereals and breads. | | | | now in 2007 considered to be in the top 5 diet |
| Wave 2: This wave is the major part of your | | | | programs. We at Flex Your Health consider this |
| diet. This here will be the eating plan that you | | | | diet to be in the top 2 of all weight loss programs |
| stick with until you reach your target weight. | | | | offered. If you try this program I am sure you |
| Wave 2 is about variety with a broad range of | | | | will find a new healthier lifestyle with fantastic |
| foods including wine and fruits. | | | | gourmet meals that will impress even the most |
| Wave 3: The third wave of the Sonoma Diet | | | | sophisticated pallet. |
| begins the day you finally reach your target | | | | |