The Sonoma Diet emphasizes foods which studies have shown to possess extraordinary health promoting properties. These "power foods" are rich in nutrients and have the most nutiritional benefits for the calories. Of course there are many foods that fit this description, but the Sonoma Diet focusts on the top 10 power foods to help you lose weight and get fit.
These power foods are rich in phytonutrients, which are plant chemicals that help keep plants healthy. Phytonutrients are thought to help protect us against disease and to boost the immune system, and are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants protect our bodies from free radicals that cause damage to cells. They are thought to protect from heart diseas and cancer, and to keep the immune system, brain, and eyes healthy.
The following are the 10 Power Foods important to the Sonoma Diet meal plan:
- Strawberries
- Spinach
- Grapes
- Broccoli
- Bell Peppers
- Whole Grains
- Tomatoes
- Almonds
- Olive Oil
- Blueberries
These 10 foods play a large part in developing menus for the Sonoma Diet. 
