09/05/2022
TV personality Bosworth, of Laguna Beach and The Hills fame, shares the inspiration behind her company, Love Wellness, in this vibrant primer on personal health and well-being. Burnt out from overwork and “stuck in a revolving door of doctors’ appointments and therapy sessions,” Bosworth decided to dedicate herself to women’s health advocacy and here guides readers through how to have a “happy gut,” “happy brain,” and “happy vagina.” Her five-week plan involves cutting back on caffeine, gluten, and alcohol; incorporating breathing exercises, dry brushing one’s skin, and eating more fruits and vegetables; and getting quality sleep and at least 20 minutes of exercise per day. A recipe section features 25 of Bosworth’s go-to meals, including a breakfast salad with quinoa and arugula, classic meatballs, “ranch replacement dressing” starring avocado mayo and unsweetened almond milk, and chocolate cupcakes that use gluten-free cassava flour. The information Bosworth presents isn’t groundbreaking—the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists for organic produce are old news—but her presentation is motivating, and the self-assessments and chapter-ending to-do lists will help readers put her plan into action. Bosworth’s fans will find these tips worth returning to. (Dec.)
