Dr Perricone's Prescription

The Perricone Prescription is an 'anti-wrinkle' diet rather than a weight loss diet. US 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 and increase proteins. Dr Perricone concluded that most women do not eat enough protein (particularly those women who had tried bouts of low calorie diets).

NOTE: Dr Perricone recently released a new weight loss book entitled The Perricone Weight-loss Diet: A Simple 3-part Program To Lose The Fat, The Wrinkles, And The Years

Does the Perricone Diet Work?

Dr. Perricone's Prescription is good.

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 (but can be purchased from a discounted provider - see below). However - the Perricone Prescription is more than one long advertisement - the diet and advice is mostly sound, and should have a positive impact on your health as well as your skin.

3 Day Diet for a Nutritional Facelift

Perricone provides the following 3 day plan (same meal plan for each day). Protein should be eaten first. Note that the salmon should be wild, or at the least organic. The full program is 28 days and contains far more variety.

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 + 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 + 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
4 raw, unsalted hazelnuts
1 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 + 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 or chicken breast
1/2 pear or green apple
3 or 4 almonds or olives
8 to 12 ounces of spring water

Perricone Supplements

In Dr. Perricone's book he often mentions topical treatments, and other supplements that he provides for his patients. These treatments can be purchased online - but do seem expensive - particularly on Dr. Perricone's own site.

Thankfully you can get the products discounted - Discounted Perricone products