Product Description

Learn the secret to living a longer, healthier, and more vital life, from one of the "Today" show's most popular nutritionists

In this newly revised edition of her bestselling book, nutritionist Elizabeth Somer offers you a total program for slowing the aging process while reducing your risk of many age-related diseases. Drawing upon the latest research, Age-Proof Your Body provides information on how you can extend your life expectancy and look and feel younger by making simple lifestyle changes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #682385 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

About the Author

Elizabeth Somer is a registered dietitian and the author of several books, including 10 Habits That Mess Up a Woman's Diet. She is the editor of the Nutrition Alert newsletter, a contributing editor to Shape, and a nutrition advisor for Prevention. She appears frequently on NBC's “Today” and other national television shows.

Customer Reviews

Reduce the Symptoms of Aging
Elizabeth Somer takes a very practical approach to aging. If you have been wishing for increased energy, improved endurance and less illness, then this book has many answers. The author basis her findings on numerous scientific studies and shows how you can not only live longer, you can live a healthier life well into your nineties.

Aging may seem like a depressing topic, but this book makes it seem more like a challenge. Through the advice in this book you can gain a basic understanding of what it takes to stay young with increased vitality. There is also a test to find out how long you will live. This book answers the following questions and more:

Should you take DHEA?
How can you naturally boost growth hormone levels?
Why is fish a necessary food in the antiaging diet?
Does sugar speed up the aging process?
What can you eat to boost your immune system?
How can you prevent Osteoporosis?
Should you take melatonin?

"Age-Proof Your Body" makes you aware of what it takes to stay young and also provides helpful solutions and recipes. You can learn about the importance of pomegranate and cranberry juice or try out the antiaging recipes. Near the end of the book there is also a special chapter on menopause.

~The Rebecca Review