The Dr. Perricone Diet
Dr. Nicholas Perricone MD, FACN is a certified clinical and research dermatologist, he has won numerous awards including the Eli Whitney award for his contributions to science and the Perricone diet. Perricone was also the recipient Lecture Award for his, dedication and contributions towards advancing "Complementary and Alternative Medicine". He has published a number of books on his unique methods, the Perricone diet make a number of claims, including wrinkle free skin and permanent weight loss. Amongst his books the most popular are The Perricone Promise, The Perricone prescription and The wrinkle cure.
Perricone believes he has found one of the major factors which causes aging, he recommends that by changing your diet, using supplements and his line of skin care products it can be treated. Dr Perricone arrived at the conclusion that cellular inflammation could be the cause of wrinkles. The inflammation he speaks about is not visible to the human eye; he believes this to be a microscopic irritation in the cells which in turn could lead to cellular damage. Perricone believes that using his methods of treating the inflammation it can be stopped and even reverse damage already done.
The Dr. Perricone Diet 3-Tier Philosophy
Dr Perricone has designed a three tier program of eating an inflammatory diet, taking the right supplements and applying anti aging topical skin care. He believes by doing this it will control the inflammation. Perricone also believes that inflammation plays a major role not only in the aging process, but also conditions and diseases such as, diabetes, Alzheimer's and arthritis.
Tier one- an anti-inflammatory diet
- Plenty of high quality protein, for example fish, shellfish, tofu and poultry
- Low glycemic carbohydrates, fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains- legumes, oatmeal beans and lentils
- At least 8-10 glasses of water a day- needs to be pure spring water
- Anti-oxidant drinks-green tea
- Healthy fats- especially wild salmon, halibut, herring, nuts, seeds and oils
Tier two- targeted nutritional supplements
Vitamins and minerals such as b-complex, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium all have the anti-oxidant properties helping naturally to fight the inflammation. As well as these natural anti-inflammatory, the supplements listed below are absolutely essential to the anti-aging regimen:
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid and vitamin C ester
- Coenzyme Q-10
- L-Carnitine Fumerate
- N-Acetyl Carnitine
- Omega-3 essential fatty acids
- Carnosine
- Benfotiamine
- Astaxanthin
Tier Three- Topicals
To achieve optimum health through the perricone diet and supplements, topical anti-oxidants work together in harmony to compliment and enhance natural beauty and health. Dr Perricone claims that the nutrients found in food provide both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity when applied topically (to the skin).
Dr Perricone Diet philosophies
As well as his three tier program he believes "beauty is from the inside out". He believes what we put into our bodies will change our overall appearance, skin will be more healthy and radiant. The Brain-Beauty Connection, Perricone believes that when we are in the womb before we are born, the layers of cells that develop into the skin are responsible for making our brain cells. So what is healthy for our skin must therefore be healthy for our brain.
Perricone has a number of best selling books; The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet contains a full 14 day meal plan. He promises results in as little as 14 days, it includes a list of the top ten food groups which boast permanent weight loss.
The Perricone Prescription book is a seven step diet, exercise, topical and nutritional program. Perricone believes by following this it will improve all over health and rejuvenate the skin and body.
The Clear Skin Prescription, using Dr Perricone's three-tiered method that you can have clear skin in a matter of days.
Dr Perricone has a full range of supplements and topical creams, these diets are not cheap and the creams cost anywhere from $120. It is recommended that you use Dr Perricone's Products when undertaking the Perricone diet they have been carefully created.
3 day diet
Dr Perricone boasts about his three day nutritional face lift, this consists of the same meal plan for three days. Protein should be consumed first, and all fish should be wild or at least organic. The three day diet plan is listed below, the 28 day Perricone diet program has a lot more Varity and the three day plan should only be used short term for a quick lift.
Wake Up
- 8-12oz still mineral water
Breakfast
- 4-6oz piece of grilled or poached salmon
- 1/2 cup organic oats made with water not milk
- 3" slice of cantaloupe melon and 1/4 cup fresh berries
- 8-12oz still mineral water
Lunch
- 6-8oz grilled or poached salmon or tinned sardines in olive oil
- 2 cups romaine lettuce with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice
- 3" slice of cantaloupe melon and 1/4 cup fresh berries
- 8-12oz still mineral water
Mid-afternoon snack
- 2oz sliced chicken breast (home cooked not prepacked)
- 4 raw hazelnuts
- 1/2 green apple
- 8-12oz mineral water
Dinner
- 6-8oz grilled or poached salmon
- 2 cups romaine lettuce with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil & lemon juice
- 3" slice of cantaloupe melon and 1/4 cup fresh berries
- 8-12oz still mineral water
Before Bed
- 2oz sliced chicken breast (home cooked not prepacked)
- 4 raw hazelnuts
- 1/2 green apple
The Dr Perricone diet is a life style change, it is not meant as a quick fix for losing weight.
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