Sonoma Diet. Restaurant Tips and Techniques

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If you're still anxious about eating in restaurants while you're on The Sonoma Diet, here are a few more pointers to get you started. Remember, with a little bit of willpower, you can have all the health and flavor of The Sonoma Diet even when the food comes from someone else's kitchen.

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   Order for two. If you know in advance that the portions will be too large, consider splitting a meal with your dining partner.
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   Ask for what you want. Don't be a slave to the menu. If it indicates that white rice comes with the salmon, ask for brown or wild rice instead. If that can't be done, ask your server if vegetables can be substituted for the rice. Manipulate your order to approximate the grain/protein/vegetable/fruit proportions appropriate for The Sonoma Diet wave you're on.
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   Eat slowly. Slow, pleasure-oriented dining is always a must on The Sonoma Diet. Enjoy your meal and the conversation that goes with it.

Dr. Guttersen's Tip of the Day: A Call for Health

Not sure whether a restaurant offers healthy meal choices? Give them a call. Try during nonpeak hours and ask to speak with someone who's familiar with the menu. Explain your dietary needs and determine what works with your meal plan.