The New Sonoma Diet®: Trimmer Waist, More Energy in Just 10 Days

by Connie Guttersen

Dr. Connie Guttersen originally created the Sonoma Diet to provide people with a satisfying, healthful, and above all, delicious way to lose weight. Now, her cutting-edge plan--inspired by the sun-drenched cuisines of the Mediterranean and California's wine country--is better than ever. The New Sonoma Diet features the latest in nutritional science and a feast of fresh recipes. More than half of this edition is entirely new!


Includes:
 o Detailed diet plans and menus--and no food category is off limits, even wine
 o By popular demand, features new Sonoma Express quick meals and Sonoma Made Simple, with a “cook once, eat twice” philosophy and time-saving kitchen strategies
 o New recipe ideas for family, gluten-free, and on-the-go meals, as well as breakfast
 o Ideas for entertaining wine country style, with food and wine pairings
 o The patented plate and bowl concept, which makes it easy to balance portion sizes and eliminates calorie counting
 o Breakthrough nutrition science, featuring the glycemic load measure
 o The skinny on 12 nutrient-rich power foods, and why they're essential to good health 
 

Genres: Cooking, Nonfiction, Health, Cookbooks

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 4, 2011

Reviews

[Diem · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't really need to "go on" a diet but I read the books to stay motivated to eat well and mind my portions. I like the concept of the New Sonoma Diet. I don't always think phases are that helpful but this one makes sense in curbing "addictions" to refined sugars and grains first. I like the recipes quite a lot and look forward to playing with those. Some of her information is controversial but the overall message is good. I've read a lot of diet and nutrition books and this is up among the more sensible. The meal plans are a great idea for people needing a jumping off point. I'm a calorie counter so the way food is portioned here wouldn't work for me but YMMV. Most people hate counting calories. They'll like this model.

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another title listed as one of the best diet/fitness books available, this has a definite California feel to it, emphasizing fresh food. Biggest somewhat unique theme is its emphasis on outlining your (small) plate into portions with veggies taking up the lion's share. Also emphasizes eating mindfully, in a nice environment.

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an updated version of the original Sonoma Diet. Do not be fooled by the word diet; this is no crash or fad weight loss program. If you need to lose weight, it gives you the principles of healthy foods to eat and portion control. Even if you don't need to lose weight, the recipes are easy and delicious~Sonoma county, Mediterranean cuisine. You can even drink some wine.

[Rosemary Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel much more informed about the food choices readily available. In the first two weeks, I lost ten pounds ... while eating some of the most delicious (and healthy) meals I've ever cooked. Our home smells like a restaurant nowadays!

[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This philosophy of using fresch foods sounds more practical. I found reading about the idea behind it more useful than the recipes itself.

[Christine (Tina) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is about embracing a heart-healthy lifestyle.

[Starr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looks like a great way to eat. I wish they spelled what you can and cannot have better.

[Carmen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I need to dust this one back off & re-read it. To many sugary, sweet treats lately. Also, the word diet is a misnomer. This plan is highly doable, and I distinctly remember not feeling hungry.