Reader's Digest Presents The Digest Diet

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Our bodies need fat to survive, but, unfortunately, millions of Americans have too much of a good thing.  Reader's Digest editor-in-chief and best-selling author Liz Vaccariello expertly analyzes and condenses decades of research and science to reveal the simple truth about fast and lasting weight loss in The Digest Diet. Liz explains how eating, exercise and environment can be both fat increasers and fat releasers. She reveals eye-opening and myth-busting ways to shed fat and slim down—and puts it all into one easy-to-use plan. The Digest Diet, available for $24.99 at DigestDiet.com and wherever books are sold, is a complete guide to change your life and boost your health in just 21 days—backed by the authority of Reader's Digest, one of America's most recognized brands.

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Weight gain is no longer a simple matter of overeating—the subtle reasons Americans are collectively gaining weight will shock you.  The Digest Diet utilizes science and collective wisdom to help you lose weight quickly and safely—as much as 26 pounds in 21 days!  Following this three-week plan, you will enjoy amazing and delicious fat releasing foods and learn how to avoid the sneaky fat increasers that cause "fat creep."  Discover the delicious, natural foods that make weight loss easier, and the simple rules for eating them with more than 50 recipes the whole family will enjoy.  The 21-Day Fat Release plan comes complete with an Activity Planner that even includes daily reminders to burn extra calories just by laughing.   Plus, blast away fat with the fast and simple 12-minute Fat Release Workout. 

No matter what your age, occupation, lifestyle or weight-loss goal, you can slim down and feel better. Learn useful tips and tricks from the 12 men and women who tested The Digest Diet.In just 21 days, these testers lost a total of 151 pounds, 84 inches and 26 belly fat inches!  Join the online community and get free tips and support at ReadersDigest.com/DigestDiet and at facebook.com/DigestDiet today!

Highlights Include:

• The 13 Fat Releasing Foods and Nutrients
• A 21-Day Fat-Release Meal Plan
• More than 50 Fat Releasing Recipes
• 12-Minute Fat Release Workout
• The Fat-Burning Power of Laughter

The Digest Diet will help you craft a lifestyle that will simplify and enrich your life in a way you can happily follow and enjoy, which is the key to losing the weight and keeping it off for life.

LIZ VACCARIELLO is editor-in-chief and chief content officer of Reader's Digest, which reaches more than 25 million readers.  She is the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flat Belly Diet! And 400 Calorie Fix.  Vaccariello regularly appears on national programs such as ABC's Good Morning America and The Doctors and has been featured on The Biggest Loser, Today, Rachael Ray, and The View.  Previously, she was editor-in-chief of Prevention.  She lives in New Jersey with her family.

The Digest Diet
Liz Vaccariello
Pub date:  October 2, 2012
ISBN:  978-1-60652-534-2
Hardcover/$24.99
Available now at www.DigestDiet.com and wherever books are sold.

About Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest simplifies and enriches consumers' lives by discovering and expertly selecting the most interesting ideas, stories, experiences and products in health, home, family, food, finance and humor.  Recognized by 99% of American adults, Reader's Digest is available in print; online at ReadersDigest.com; via digital download on iPad, mobile apps, Kindle, Kindle Fire, Nook, Sony Reader and Zinio; books and home entertainment products; Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets.

About Reader's Digest North America
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