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Blueberries — One of 10 “Power Foods” that Fortify the New Sonoma Diet
Ladies
Home Journal focuses on the role of fruits and vegetables in
Mediterranean-style weight-loss plan
The health benefits of eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in
fruits and vegetables have been championed for years. Now, in a
new book by Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D., the Mediterranean way
of eating meets up with the science of weight loss, resulting in
The Sonoma Diet.
Guttersen’s diet plan is described in detail in the January 2006
Ladies Home Journal, which highlights ten “power foods” that
form the foundation of The Sonoma Diet. Power foods — such as
blueberries — “have exceptional nutritional value and relatively
few calories. They also help fight heart disease and other
serious illnesses.”
In a list that includes almonds, bell peppers, broccoli, grapes,
olive oil, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and whole grains,
blueberries are considered power foods because “Among fruits,
they’re the champion of antioxidants and, like wine, contain
resveratrol, a heart-protection flavonoid.”
In fact, blueberries — especially Wild Blueberries — have
received a lot of attention in recent years thanks to USDA
antioxidant research. Recent studies show that Wild Blueberries
have the highest total antioxidant capacity per serving compared
with more than 20 other fruits.1 Antioxidants promote healthy
aging and protect against cell damage and inflammation that are
associated with cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and
other effects of aging.
Blueberries, and others on the list of 10 Power Foods, feature
prominently in the healthy menus and recipes recommended in The
Sonoma Diet. To help dieters eliminate their sugar cravings,
Guttersen’s book recommends berries as a naturally sweet and
delicious substitute — and a healthier way to satisfy a sweet
tooth.
1 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2004, 52; 4026 –
4037
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