To the Fullest

March 2, 2015
Actress Bracco (Goodfellas, The Sopranos) and coauthors Davis and Reverand seek to help and motivate women in their 50s and 60s with this lively diet book. The regimen on hand is a 14-day, three-step liver detox/cleanse, followed by a lifelong plan prohibiting sugar, gluten, dairy, processed food, GMOs, alcohol, and caffeine but offering plenty of delicious organic alternatives. Step One begins with a two-day fast, along with two pre-packaged protein shakes and two vitamin supplements daily. Step Two, on days three through seven, continues the shake/supplement routine and reintroduces solid foods like lean meats, fruits, and vegetables, plus phytonutrient capsules; there is a sample meal plan for readers to follow. Step Three, days eight through 14, emphasizes eliminating toxins and boosting phytonutrient and water intake. The authors provide charts and sidebars, noteworthy statements about nutrition, women’s metabolism, and aging, along with inspiring encouragements and Bracco’s own “aha!” moments, which imbue the volume with enthusiasm. Her personal insight, candor, and positive attitude help make this rigorous diet seem feasible to women looking for a vital “third act.” Illus. Agent: David Vigliano, AGI Vigliano Literary LLC.