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Perricone Diet
The Perricone Prescription is an ‘anti-wrinkle’ diet.
US skin care expert and dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone wrote his book The Perricone Prescription after concluding that certain foods cause inflammation and water retention. This can lead to premature aging, obesity, and other health issues.
The basis of the diet is a 28 day program. The program aims to reduce saturated fats, refined sugars, and other high glycemic carbohydrates.
3 Day Nutritional Face-lift
As a trial run, Perricone provides a meal plan for 3 days. Many report feeling results after only 3 short days – anything from “feeling more energized”, “losing that puffiness around the face”, “eyes no longer bloodshot”.
The following menu should be followed for 3 days. Protein should be eaten first. Note that the salmon should be wild, or at the least organic.
| Wake Up 8 to 12 ounces spring water |
| Breakfast 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg and/or a 4- to 6-ounce piece of broiled salmon 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal (not instant) 4 oz cantaloupe OR 1/4 cup fresh berries 8 to 12 ounces spring water minimum, (more if desired) |
| Lunch 4 to 6 ounces grilled salmon or tuna packed in spring water 2 cups romaine lettuce 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste 4 oz cantaloupe OR 1/4 cup fresh berries 8 to 12 ounces spring water minimum, (more if desired) |
| Mid-afternoon snack 2 ounces low-salt, sliced chicken breast OR 6 oz plain yogurt. 4 raw, unsalted hazelnuts 1/2 green apple 8 to 12 ounces spring water minimum, (more if desired) |
| Dinner 4 to 6 ounces grilled salmon 2 cups romaine lettuce 1 tablespoon olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste 1 cup steamed asparagus, broccoli, or spinach dressed with a little olive oil 4 oz cantaloupe OR 1/4 cup fresh berries 8 to 12 ounces spring water minimum, (more if desired) |
| Before-bedtime snack 2 ounces low-fat low-salt turkey/chicken breast OR 6 oz plain yogurt. 1/2 pear or green apple 3 or 4 almonds or olives 8 to 12 ounces of spring water |
Perricone Diet – Is it Good?
Dr. Perricone’s Prescription is good. It is particularly good for women, who have been living with inadequate nutrition for some time. Bringing back lean protein into the diet immediately increases metabolism, cell rejuvenation, and a number of other benefits.
There are numerous positive reports from users of this diet, and despite not being a weight-loss diet, – weight loss has occurred in a number of people.
There are a few criticisms however – getting hold of ‘wild’ salmon could get expensive (the argument here is that most farmed salmon may contain antibiotics and other chemicals.
The book also makes extensive references to other topical treatments that Dr. Perricone provides – not surprisingly these are expensive. However – the Perricone Prescription is far more than one long advertisement — the diet and advice is sound, and should have a positive impact on your health as well as your skin.
I have gone on the 3 day twice. The immediate thing that I noticed was that my rings were looser. Definitely took away any puffiness and bloat.
I just tried the 3-day diet after getting a free copy of the book from a client, and I was a little underwhelmed. Perhaps it is because I already eat a fairly healthy diet, but I didn’t notice any major changes in my skin or my energy level. I did notice that I felt more alert in the morning, and I plan to continue eating protein before my oatmeal, as well as having a snack before bed. Also, I suffer intermittent eczema, particularly on one hand, and the diet did not resolve that (though it might be a bit much to expect that any 3-day diet would resolve it!).
My biggest concerns with the long-term diet are that wild salmon is quite expensive (though tasty), and all salmon can be high in mercury. Also, from experience, I know my body needs to have some whole grains as fuel (particularly when I am running) – but that might not be true of all people.
Lol at the comment about it being a quick fix that sells books. Um…exactly what health issues are masked by eating fish? It’s a healthful eating plan that gets people off donuts and other faux food. How anyone can actually say this is bad is beyond me.
Um, what is “organic” salmon?
sounds like a very sensible diet.
If anyone is concerned with mercury intoxication (and I see from above that some are), please know that the Alpha-lipoic acid Dr. Perricone espouses is an extremely potent chelator (mobilizer) of mercury. Mercury is built up and stored in our bodies to varying degrees from years of eating mercury-laden fish, having ‘silver’ dental fillings, and receiving mercury (thimerosal)-preserved vaccinations.
The danger of ALA vs. other chelators (e.g., Dimercaptosuccinic Acid, or DMSA) is that ALA crosses through the blood brain barrier, and can actually carry large amounts of mercury to the brain from where it was stored in the liver, spleen, etc. This redistribution to the brain can cause health problems ranging from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, increased food and environmental allergies, and neurological diseases ranging from myasthenia gravis to narcolepsy. ALA can be a lifesaver *if used properly* in mercury-toxic people, but it can ruin lives when used cavalierly in people with significant amounts mercury stored in the body. Please google ‘Andy Cutler Amalgam illness’ for more info.
Can you please suggest the diet for vegetarian please…..??
This diet did amazing things for my skin and very quickly. I don’t have a lot of blemishes or acne, but it sure made my skin soft–noticeably so in a few days. It also gave me a lot more energy.
Michele–I know the advice is late, but you could substitute lean meats for your salmon and if you add some flax seed oil and/or grind up some whole flax seed with a coffee grinder and use it on salads or in smoothies, you’ll probably get the same effects. The salmon is for protein as well as omega 3s. Hint: a serving of frozen berries with a couple of ice cubes, a little flax seed oil, yogurt, water (and even whey protein isolate if you want to add protein to it) and some pomegranate juice will make a tasty smoothy that has very similar nutrition to the salmon meal. You could have chicken salad with a smoothie for dessert (try to include blueberries in the smoothie because they are really exceptional and economical.) Definitely a worthwhile endeavor.
I’m not a health professional in any sense, just a health nut. Hope this helps you.
We are getting our foods organized tonight! We are going to start tomorrow!
Sounds good to me. M
I love this diet. Cutting out the grains has immediately stopped the “non-stop hunger” I always have. I can’t believe how little I’m eating yet still feeling full. I’m feeling no energy loss and have dropped 8 pounds in 6 days. I’m 48 and was having unreal dried out facial skin, especially on my forhead. The salmon has cured that! My hair now feels lusterous. This diet is low glycemic too.
The only people it’s wrong for are those with fish allergies. For them, they should substitute in poultry with no additives and then supplement Omega 3 oil and Krill is highly touted too.
No more “low fat” or Atkins nonsense for me!
p.s. I think all that fish oil is improving my memory too.
This diet cleared my cystic acne in 4 days! I had tried everything, even accutane. I am now gluten free and dairy free and my acne is controlled. I recommend this diet for anyone struggling with acne or if you have a special event coming up, start this diet about 5 days before. You will be amazed, I promise.
I did this program several years ago and am about to start again. More than the skin benefits, I saw it as an amazing anti-inflammation diet. My joints felt good, allergies cleared up, lost weight and had more energy. I’m going back on for the same reasons. It was pretty easy for me since I work from home, might be harder for others though.
This is good if you like quick fixes, magic pills that work almost overnight. This isn’t healing though. It’s using animal proteins as a quick band-aid solution to cover up symptoms. Many people like it because they aren’t patient enough to wait more than 2 days for results. Good way to sell a lot of books and supplements.
It is said to have 8-12 oz of water after every meal, does that mean immediately after having a meal i should drink 8-12 oz of water or is that in between two meals? thanks
I am allergic to seafood.. any suggestions???
The one thing I see wrong with this is that salmon and tuna are both high mercury fish, apparently due to where they live and what they eat when they’re swimming about. I would like to see a protein substitute as well. I wonder if sticking with chicken or turkey half the time and taking omega-3 supplements would accomplish the same thing. Recommended dose of tuna and salmon is 6 oz/week due to probable mercury content.
I love Salmon however my Girlfriend doesn’t.. Is there an alternative i.e. other source of good protein and and increase in say almonds and walnuts to attain the omega 3′s?
Also, there is concern over mecury intoxication through eating to much salmon. Is there anything stating that in his material?
Since reading Dr Perricone’s forever young in August 2010 I do the 3 day diet once a month. The difference in my skin is incredible, my cheekbones look totally lifted plus I seem to have loads of energy and am never hungry. Another bonus is, this is not an expensive diet and so easy to follow.
I did this diet for 2 weeks, it cleared my acne, i lost five pounds and wasn’t hungry. After the first three days the “withdrawal” feelings stopped.
where can i buy this book of Dr.perricone
second day on diet and I am feeling great…fish is not a problem for me…I take Alpha Lipoic Acid(250 mg)with meals and Krill oil(500mg) ones a day..Love this diet and I can’t wait for the results..I prepare same meals for my family..If you need sugar in your drinks I sugest you get organic Stevia extract…good luck …sandy