Review
Health journalist Vaccariello (The Digest Diet) presents a three-week program designed to resolve symptoms of five common digestive disorders and the belly bulge that accompanies them. The same diet that alleviates gastro-intestinal problems like heartburn and acid reflux, gas and bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome also results in a flat stomach. Exploring the connection between digestion and weight, explaining the role of gut bacteria, and identifying diet as the major cause behind the chronic inflammation, she advises how to “die[t] away digestive disorders.” A 3-phase, day-by-day food plan, featuring over 50 recipes, shows readers how to calm their sensitive stomachs, enjoy delicious dining, flatten those tummies, and lose an average of 6–10 lbs. With lively writing, inviting four-color format, pull-outs, sidebars, nine personal success stories (including the author’s), and enticing photography, this book is a winner.
About the Author
Author BioLiz Vaccariello is the editor-in-chief and chief content officer of
Reader’s Digest, one of the world’s largest media brands, with 26 million readers. A journalist with 20+ years experience in health and nutrition, she’s also the coauthor of the
New York Times bestsellers
Flat Belly Diet!,
The 400-Calorie Fix, and
The Digest Diet. Vaccariello regularly appears on national programs such as
Good Morning America and
The Doctors, and has been featured on
The Biggest Loser, Today, Rachel Ray, and
The View. Previously, Liz was the editor-in-chief of
Prevention. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and twin daughters. Her blog, Losing it with Liz, lives on rd.com. She has over 3,000 followers on Twitter (@LizVacc).
Kate Scarlata, RD, LDN is a registered and licensed dietitian with over 25 years of experience in the nutrition and wellness field, specializing in digestive disorders. Kate completed her postgraduate training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate. The author of
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Well with IBS, she has been interviewed in many national publications, including
Ladies Home Journal and
Fitness magazine. She lives and practices in Medway, Massachusetts.