The Living Beauty Detox Program: The Revolutionary Diet for Each and Every Season of a Woman's Life
"Protecting our beauty begins in our youth and continues throughout every age and stage of life," says Anne Louise Gittleman, author ofBeyond Pritikin,Super Nutrition for Menopause, and several other books. The answer, however, isn't anything you can buy at the cosmetics counter. "The right nutrition, internal cleansing, and hormonal harmony are the pathways to attaining natural beauty and vitality," says Gittleman. Following her program is not an easy task--you'll be carting supplements from the health food store and warily reading ingredient labels on every item that comes into your house or near your face. Her Living Beauty regimen is based on seven "beauty fundamentals":a cleansed, detoxed systempurified waterpowerful proteinsbeautifying oilsenergizing, immune-boosting veggies and fruitsrevitalizing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidantsbalanced hormonesHer major recommendation is to undergo a "seasonal cleanse" four times a year--not a fast, but a diet rich in lean protein, certain oils, and seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables; eliminating sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and white-flour products; and taking herbal teas, cranberry juice, and a "super green food supplement." Each season gets its own chapter with its own specific food choices. Gittleman also gives detailed beauty tips for different life stages, strategies for detoxifying your emotions, and chemicals to avoid in cosmetics and household products.--Joan Price--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.