The Sonoma Diet Cookbook (Hardcover)

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The flavor-filled lifestyle that's sweeping the country just got easier to follow!

With its balanced, sane approach to eating, The Sonoma Diet^(tm) is more than an eating plan-it's a healthy lifestyle you can live with. You can lose weight while enjoying a delicious balance of whole grains, protein, healthy fats and fresh produce, and The Sonoma Diet^(tm) Cookbook shows you how. More than 150 flavorful recipes, from breakfast to dinner, are designed for Wave 1, 2, or 3, so it's easy to tell when each recipe is appropriate. There's even a pull-out guide, so it's easy to follow the diet even when you're on the go.

About the Author

Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D., is a leading nutritional and dietary expert. She has spent her career focusing on developing flavorful and nutritious approaches to healthy eating and weight reduction. A registered dietician and nutrition instructor at the world famous Culinary Institute of America, Dr. Guttersen developed the Standards of Care for the Obesity Treatment Center in Bellevue, Washington, as well as served as a nutritional and dietary consultant for a broad range of corporations and Fortune 500 companies.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Meredith Books; illustrated edition edition (December 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696231859
• ISBN-13: 978-0696231858
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Taste and Healthy Too!, November 20, 2006

By	Annabel Ascher (Santa Rosa CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a long term Sonoma County resident I read The Sonoma Diet with interest when it came out last year. Based on a balanced combination of lean protein, low density carbs, and high-quality fats, the Sonoma Diet conforms to current ideas on nutritionally sound weight loss.
In The Sonoma Diet Cookbook this translates into a plethora of chicken, fish and even beef dishes, along with all kinds of vegetables and fruits, olive oil, and even some cheese and butter for extra flavor. I have tried the Turkey Mango Melts on page 57. It is a wonderful flavor combination, but when I make it again I will use a hearty rustic loaf to stand up better to the broiler process. I also tried the Broccoli with Goat Cheese and Walnuts. This dish is an easy way to make veggies into an attractive side dish.
I recommend this book for those looking for good healthy recipes even if they are not on a diet.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Meals, January 9, 2007

By	Wanda Lamphere (las vegas nevada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband and I have been on the Sonoma Diet for about 3 months now and to date he has lost 15 lbs. And I have lost 32 lbs the recipies are delicious we hardly feel like we are dieting and I actually cook now where in the past "fast food" was the way to go. I suggest to anyone who has had problems in the past with weight management to try this plan although the original sonoma Diet book is great I tell people they must get this new Recipie Book because it gives you so many options to date I have gone from a 2x to a size 16, I have a way to go but I look and feel great, Thanks Sonoma, for changing my life.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great food! , January 9, 2007

By	D. Sims (Oviedo, Fl United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've never bought and actually used a recipe book as much as I have this one. Initially I was skeptical whether the food would be any good. Then, when I got it I was angry that the recipes usually serve 4-6 people.

But, ultimately it turns out that of the 10 or so recipes I tried, only one has been mediocre - the rest have been amazing. Further, by making 4-6 servings and spliting them up into freezable containers, it has made following the diet all that much more simple. I've bought the book for another friend to try it and recommend the diet and this book to nearly everyone these days.