Diet Secrets of the Stars Revealed in Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets

Posted on January 9, 2008

It's that time of year: when scales loom large and bikini season is imminent. One bit of amusing reading while you're munching on carrot sticks is the hot new bestseller The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets by Kym Douglas and Cindy Pearlman. The authors have incorporated some of the stars' tricks into their own lives -- such as eating prunes and sniffing grapefruit oil to dull the appetite -- with good results.

Kym Douglas told the Guardian that she no longer eats a large bag of popcorn when she goes to the theater. It can equal several Big Macs in calories - not good!

The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets

Douglas also says, "I've also adopted a tip from Richard Giorla, nutritionist for Carmen Electra and Jennifer Lopez, to carry around a vial of grapefruit oil. He says that the oil lets out an aroma that affects your liver enzymes, which activates the nerves that cause fats to be broken down and burnt off. We spoke to doctors who backed that up but, from my point of view, I can only say that it noticeably and definitely reduces my appetite."

Pearlman talked about some of her tips from the stars which include asparagus, parsley and dried prunes. These can reduce hunger and bloating.

Grapefruit oil, eh? That retails for around $12 from Plantlife. Or you can try the grapefruit essential oil from Kiehl's for around $15.

The fascinating beauty book is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

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