The Secrets Of Whole Foods

Whole foods, straight from Mother Nature

From Sonoma Diet

Whole foods, straight from Mother Nature, are the most naturally satisfying foods you'll find in the aisles of the grocery store. The secret lies in their high water and fiber content. Vegetables and fruits are full of water, providing a feeling of fullness for relatively few calories. They are also chock-full of fiber, which, because it takes longer for your body to digest, gives you a longer-lasting feeling of satisfaction.

See what one Sonoma Diet member had to say about her newfound love affair with whole, natural foods: "Yesterday I put together a list (and then forgot it!) and went shopping. Before, I'd head to the ready-made foods and the high-fat items. Instead of going to those sections, I went to the fresh fruits and veggies, the meat and fish department, and the bulk foods. No pull to the sweets. Instead I truly took pleasure in choosing the great Sonoma items."

Sonoma Diet presents Dr. Guttersen's Tip of the Day

Try a Hybrid

Love plums and apricots? Try a pluot! Also referred to as dinosaur eggs, pluots were developed in the late twentieth century and are grown in Washington and California. They are mostly plum, which gives them their plum-like skin, but much sweeter and more flavorful than either fruit alone, making them a delicious Wave 2 or 3 snack.