Diet Plans And Menus - The Sonoma Diet

The Sonoma Diet, additionally called the California Diet, is inspired by the eating habits of people on the Mediterranean and in Sonoma County. Most of the time you will be eating vegetables and vegetable products. Sonoma County is wine u . s . a ., and this diet suggests that you enjoy a glass of wine with your meals. The diet is divided into three phases.

The first phase lasts ten days. During this phase you will change your eating habits and go for more healthy nutrition, consume less, reduce your sugar dependence, and start physical training session. No fruits, wine, or 2d helpings during this phase. In the 2d phase your collection of food is expanded. Fruits and wine are now allowed. The grapes in wine have an antioxidant effect, which is said to be best for the heart. Those who don't want to drink wine may enjoy unfermented grapes. The third phase is the life-long maintenance phase. Continue to steer clear of foods such as fatty meat, fruit juice, potatoes, whole milk, hydrogenated fats, and refined cereals. You'll need a book to master the extensive list of suggested foods and forbidden ones.

A major talents of the Sonoma Diet is the wide range of authorized foods. This diet expands many dieters' food horizon. It is said to be quite efficient in the long term. A major disadvantage is the constant must reference portion sizes. The first phase is challenging for many sugar addicts.

Here are two sample menus:
Menu 1 (Phase 1)
Breakfast: Whole grain cereal with skim milk. A cup of tea or coffee.
Lunch: Chicken salad with white beans.
Supper: Tuna steak with black olives and red peppers. Spinach salad.
Evening snack: For men, 33 almonds. For women, 11 almonds.

Menu 2 (Phase 2)
Breakfast: 2 eggs with a slice of whole grain bread and a tablespoon of peanut butter. A cup of tea or coffee.
Lunch: Chicken and rice salad. Green beans.
Supper: Pork filet with a grilled quinoa pilaf. Cauliflower. A half cup of cantaloupe. A glass of wine is optional.
Evening snack: 180 grams (about 5 ounces) of skim-milk yogurt, a half cup of strawberries, a half cup of carrots, and a portion of melted light cheese. For men, 33 almonds. For women, no almonds.

Some of the information in this article comes from an enchanting new book, La Bible des Regimes, written by Jenny de Jonquieres and published by Amerik Media. Her book describes more than 80 diets and weight reduction programs. Each diet is presented with 5 menu plans, a detailed discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, and lots more. La Bible des Regimes is at the moment available only in French. For more information consult the publisher's website www.amerik-media.com.

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