Dr. Connie Guttersen, author of the
New York Times best-selling book
The Sonoma Diet, is a leading expert on the health benefits of diets inspired by Mediterranean, Latin American, and Asian cuisines. As a registered dietitian and nutrition instructor at the world-famous Culinary Institute of America, Dr. Guttersen has spent her career focusing on the development of flavorful and nutritious approaches to healthy eating and weight reduction.
Her many accomplishments include developing the Standards of Care for the Obesity Treatment Center in Bellevue, Washington, as well as serving as a nutritional and dietary consultant for a broad range of corporations and Fortune 500 companies, such as Kraft, Nestlé, Sodexho, Marriott Hotels, Radisson Hotels, and Panera Bakery Café, among others.
In addition, she served as an instructor on nutrition and food science at Texas Christian University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics. She has also been a guest lecturer at international food and dietary conferences around the globe. She has spoken on many aspects of the Mediterranean diet, including healthy food combinations, olive oil consumption, and the importance of the joy of eating flavorful foods.
Dr. Guttersen resides in Napa Valley, California, with her husband and their two children.
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