AboutTanya Zilberter, PhD Expertise I am in neurophysiology, nutrition and dieting academic research since 1972 (PhD in Physiology) and on the Internet since 1995. Developed the Banta Diet program based on macronutrient balance using the Wilder's formula (1922). I granted the non-exclusive reprint rights to the current owner of BantaDiet.com under the condition of free online access to the program.
Experience Authored 3 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles
Organizations I currently do my research on neuroprotective effects of foods and diets. The site where this can be read is Brain Fuels
Diet eBooks (contact me for free copies)
LOW-FAT to LOW-CARB Rotation Diet
Complete Banta Diet jump-start
Dr. Shatalova and Her Very Low Calorie Diet
Alternative medicine eBook
On Pins and Needles of Why Children Rub Their Bruises (Free information based on this eBook can be found at Reflexo-therapy.com)
Education/Credentials PhD in Physiology
Past/Present Clients I wrote for about.com as a guide to the category "weight loss", for the lifetips.com as an expert in the category "diet", for the dietandbody.com, infozine.com, atkinszone.com, and bantadiet.com. My eBook "On Pins and Needles" is used as a content by the reflexo-therapy.com.
Question What kind of results are coming from people on The Sonoma Diet? Is there any nutritional deficiencies in this diet? Are any of our main food groups/vitamins/minerals being left out? Are there any side effects?
Answer Dear Kursula,
I don't know of too many results on Sonoma diet, but what I know sounds encouraging. People reporting losing up to 10 pounds in three weeks while not feeling deprived.
It's a diet with a strong scientific backup so unlike Atkins, it hasn't to wait until clinical trials come up with pro or contra results. It's all about healthy eating habits, healthy cooking, and healthy foods, emphasizing fresh produce and wine. As far as I'm concerned, only "bad" food groups are left out. Never heard of any side effects.
If you enroll online, you have more detailed support and 500 recipes. People find them delicious and not so hard to cook.
Authored 3 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles