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Sonoma Diet

Summary

Healthy carbs and fats, plus wine and ten "power foods" will make you healthier and allow you to you lose weight and keep it off.

Description

This is a diet consisting of foods which are traditionally eaten in the Mediterranean region. Olive oil, nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean poultry, meat, wine and a little dairy are all part of it. You'll need to avoid sweets, refined grains, fatty meats.

The 10 power foods are: almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, grapes, olive oil, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, and whole grains.

There are 3 phases to the diet, called "waves". Wave 1 is is 10 days. During this phase you get over many of your current cravings. Wave 2 is where your main weight loss occurs. You eat the 10 power foods in a variety of ways (many recipes are provided). Wave 3 is life-long maintenance one you maintain your ideal weight.

History

The Sonoma Diet was created by Connie Guttersen R.D., Ph.D. It is inspired by the lifestyle of California wine country (Sonoma Valley). She is a registered dietitian and nutrition instructor at the world-famous Culinary Institute of America.

Criticism

The Mediterranean diet has shown to be effective for preventing heart disease, but less evidence exists for weight loss. Alcohol (from the wine, which is encouraged) could increase your risk of breast cancer.

15-Aug-2006 2:23pm created by bill

Marcos

posted 13-May-2012 3:55am

This is a very strict diet. You need to read the book that epialxns everything. I started my drops the last two days of my period. Those were my loading days. The third day I started the low calorie portion. I saw a steady decline. I averaged 2 pounds a day the first week, then 1 pound a day until I stopped at the beginning of my next period. That was using 25 days of drops. I lost 28 pounds. I am working on phase 3 now. I have not gained any weight back. I have not lost anymore, which is peculiar. I am eating no starches or sugars. Next week I will start adding starches one day a week.I would recommend as long as you can handle the low calorie portion and limiting oils go for it. You may not loose anything on your heaviest days, which is discouraging. My biggest motivator was watching the weight drop daily. The lost continues after the flow slows. Hormonal maybe.Good luck

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