Review by Library Journal Review
Over the past few years, many experts in the wellness space, including JJ Virgin and Gabrielle Lyon, have shifted their focus from weight loss to powerful aging, and books such as Peter Attia's Outlive and Michael Greger's How Not To Age have provided evidence-based approaches to longevity. Smith's (Shred: The Revolutionary Diet) book will appeal to the same fitness-minded folks in the 40-plus age bracket seeking to increase muscle, avoid age-related degeneration, and get stronger. Drawing on Dan Buettner and others' work on the Blue Zones, Smith shares tips for layering social cohesion and purposefulness into a wellness regime while also dishing up an aging power diet--nothing too surprising, but helpfully flexible compared to some rigid plans that eliminate or favor certain macronutrients or dietary preferences. He also offers a veritable encyclopedia of age-related concerns, from Alzheimer's and cataracts to rheumatoid arthritis and sleep disorders, all of which he views as connected to the foods, supplements, and movement patterns laid out in the book. VERDICT Like many works on longevity, Smith's leans heavily into how lifestyle contributes to aging. The actionable steps for incorporating practices into daily life may empower readers to have more nuanced conversations with their doctors about how to embrace health and strength while aging.--Emily Bowles
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