The Sonoma Diet

The Sonoma Diet, authored by leading health expert Dr. Connie Guttersen,  is not in the same league as the other more popular diets around. It is far more sophisticated in that it blends, for the first time, the art and science of food in a unique weight loss plan.

Unlike other diets that are byproducts of medical trials and laboratory studies, the Sonoma Diet was inspired by two real places in the world — places where the enjoyment of abundant and delicious food is a way of life. These are beautiful Sonoma County in sun-drenched California and the Mediterranean, the place from which Sonoma Cuisine is derived.

As a weight loss plan, the Sonoma Diet is unique in that it promotes the healthy and flavorful eating style of the Mediterranean and Sonoma Valley. Instructions are not complicated and are in fact very simple and elementary, all dealing with how much food and what type of food to put on one's plate. The food selection and recipes are such that they promote healthy eating even as they remain flavorful and enticing to the palate. They reflect the way of eating enjoyed by the people who live in Southern Europe, living near or on the Mediterranean Sea. These people enjoy a bounty of wholesome fresh foods like vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, lean meats, and wine.

One trait that stands out in the Sonoma Diet is a trait shared by both the countries from which the diet derived its name. This trait has to do with the festive approach to eating and the heartfelt love of great food that turns each meal into a celebration of life.