Dr Perricone's Free Tips! Want to know all about Dr. Perricone's food plan for anti-ageing aging and weight management? If so, click here and take a look inside. Its best if you read from the bottom up for the background information. I will be posting my menu for each day and the exercise that is recommended, so you can follow along if you like.
2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped up celery 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups clam broth 1 teaspoon thyme 1 bay leaf 35 ounce can of peeled and chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 15 ounce cans of chopped clams Saute onions, celery in olive oil Add everything except the clams and simmer 30 minutes Add clams and simmer till hot.
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 medium green bell pepper chopped up
1 teaspoon dry or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
4 cloves chopped garlic
1-1/2 quarts low salt chicken broth
5 ounces dry black beans
( rinsed, sorted, soaked over night)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
heat oil over medium high heat, add onion, green pepper,
parsley, and garlic. saute for 6 minutes
add chicken broth, black beans, oregano, cumin and cayenne
bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low and let simmer
55 minutes (till beans are soft)
puree half the soup, 2 cups a ta time in a blender
Return puree to pot, and mix with the remain soup.
Stir over low heat till heated
Yield - 4-6 servings
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 pound scallops drained 2 tasblespoons chopped fresh parsley saute oil and garilc, add scallops saute scallops until browned and put on a plate. sprinkle with parsley yield - 3-4 servings.
1 cucumber, peeled in 1/4" pieces 1 red bell pepper 1/4" pieces 3 stalks celery - 1/4" pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes in quarters 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped FRESH parsley 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 black olives, in quarters 2 ounces feta cheese crumbles 2 tablespoons extra virgin oilve oil Mix all in a glass or plastic bowl. Yeilds 4 servings.
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How do you feel? Its now the end of the first week of the program. The recipies are yummy, the food is plentiful. I feel very good eating like this.
2 cloves of garlic chopped up 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium zucchini (slice lenghtwise) 1 tablespoon fresh dill In a fring pan, saute the garlic in olive oil over medium heat add sliced zucchini and make sure the zuch is covered with oil and garlic add fresh dill and LOWER the heat. Cover the pan for a few to cook through. yeild=3 servings!
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A diet rich in extra virgin olive oil increases the skin's ability to maintain moisture, lowers blood presure, prevents osteoporosis, reduces the risk of certain cancers... and much more.
Exercise in moderation has powerful, positive and anti-inflammatory effect on our cells
1/2 pound fresh asparagus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with pepper roll asparagus to get each stalk covered with oil put in broiler until stalk starts to get brown, turning as needed to not burn take out of broiler and garnish with parsley
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15 ounces black beans (in a can) drained and rinsed 1/2 cup yellow bell peppers chopped 1/2 up red bell peppers choppped 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped up 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove of crushed up garlic (peel it and take a big knife and smash it on the chopping board, then chop that up) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons extra virgine olive oil toss the beans, yellow and red bell peppers, celery, onion and parsley mix lemon juice, garlic and cumin toss vegetables with the lemon/garlic/cumin dressing wala! YUMMMMY
1 pint burssles sprouts (whole) 1 apple cored and cut into eights 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheight in a large bowl, toss apples, brussels and oil together cover a cookie sheet with foil, spread mixture evenly roast uncovered 20 minutes
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Here's a yummy grilled chicken breast Recipe
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped up
fresh rosemary to taste. I usually take a stalk
and throw it in to the marinade
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 boneless, skinless whole chicken breast
split this in two and flatten it so it will
cook evenly
Wisk together olive oil, lemon juice,
garlic and parsley, then add rosemary, stir
Pour over chicken breasts and marinate for a few hours
Cook on grill or pan broiler for 5 minutes each side.
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2 cups onion chopped 2 tablespoons shopped parsley (fresh) 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup shredded fresh spinach 6 cups chicken broth 2 skinless chicken breasts (boneless is best) 1 cup canned chopped/diced tomato 1 cup of canned navy beans drained. rinse first 1/2 cup of celery chopped 1 cup green beans (cut in bite size pieces) 1 cup sliced zuchini 2 cups shredded cabbage put olive oil in stock pot over medium heat, when warm, add onion, stir, then add garlic and parsleey. add cabbage and cook until the cabbage is soft. Add green beans, navy beans, celery, tomato, zucchini, broth and chicken simmer for 30 minutes, keep lid on to keep flavor and nutrition in the soup add spinach last and cook for another minute. Its ready to serve! You can top with 1 tablespoon of pesto (see recipe)
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I know you're all just dying to know what the exercise requirements are for the Perricone Prescription, and here they are.
Its recommended that you set aside at least twenty minutes (20) each day for your aerobics or weight training workout. Now don't forget to add warmup and cool down time!)
To ensure your success, its a good idea to keep a journal. In the journal, take an opportunity to write down three things you appreciate each day. We have so much to be grateful for.
For moisturizing your face and neck while under the 28 day diet (and beyond actually), Dr. Perricone recommends Face Finishing Moisturizer.
This is a moisturizer that contains Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester, and DMAE. This has such an incredible gentle Rose scent. (Ok, I'm partial to the smell of real rose essential oil!)
I believe they use real rose essential oil in this product. Appropriate for all skin types, but recommended for normal/dry skin.
This lightweight formula is effective in restoring the appearance of health and beauty to the skin. In addition, it is one of the most popular hydrating products used by newscasters and models. Alpha lipoic acid, Vitamin C Ester, and wheat proteins are combined in this unique formulation. Provides the appearance of advanced moisturization to all skin types. You get 2 oz. in jar.
I was euphoric when I first smelled this product due to the scent of real rose. Not the phony soapy imitation rose scent that you often smell with candles and popouri, but real pure rose essential. If you are interested in essential oils, please see my Rose Oil blog that I am beginning. (I wish I could do everything at one time, however good things and information take time! So if you click the link and there is not anything in it yet, please check back or email me!). I love this moisturizer. It made my skin feel so moist but not oily. The only thing that I had a problem with was that I had two bottles of it, and opened both. This product does not have a preservative in it and it started changing scent. Therefore with this one, please keep it in a cool dark place and don't open more than one at a time! The Perricone counter lady was happy to exchange the one that changed, she gave me a new bottle so I did not lose any product. I'm not sure but I think refrigeration of this might be even better.
I enjoyed the feeling of my skin not feeling tight, and not feeling too oily. You know the perfect balance of the skin is happy and so is your makeup, things don't slide off you! I have a few different moisturizers, but I will talk about them another time. Thanks for reading. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at liveingrace at fastmail.fm
You can purchase your own bottle of this at Sephora.com by following this link:
In continuing listing the recommended skin care products while on the 28 day perricone prescription diet, if you're going to use a lip plumper, Dr. Perricone recommends: Alpha Lipoic Acid Lip Plumper.
Ok everyone, I have tried probably every single lip plumper on the market. Some were okay... but this one is the BOMMMMMMB!! First, I love the creamcicle taste.. Remember when we were kids the orange popcicle thing with ice cream in the middle. Well this tastes like that. (I guess you'd call it like orange sherbert). So its a nice treat to taste.... But its also a nice treat for the delicate skin on your lips.
For some reason we don't take very good care of our lips, and they do so many wonderful things for us. It is really painful when they are dry, chapping, or cracked, and its simple to nourish them with this product by Dr. Perricone.
This product will create a youthful fullness to your lip area. For me, I have had thinish lips my entire life, and they look a lttle darker and a lot more defined since I have been using this product.
I apply this about 4 to 5 times daily (just the tiniest bit by the way, you don't need a lot of it) on lips and around lip contour for maximum benefits.
This lip treatment is fortified with alpha lipoic acid and NTP Complex (containing DMAE). These ingredients synergistically work to foster a moist and full lip contour. With continued use, this treatment smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while enhancing the lips natural color.
Inside the container is a combination of alpha lipoic acid and Dr. Perricone's patented NTP Complex (that has DMAE -- which really does the plumping magic) and selected amino acids which help the lip tissue hold more moisture. This along with the DMAE is what really helps make your lips look more plump. These ingredients synergistically work to foster a moist and full lip contour. If you keep using it you will notice the fine lines and wrinkles around your lips will greatly diminish and your natural lip color will start coming back. In addition, it helps your lipstick last. This gives YOU both therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.
For your information, the packaging changed in early 2005. It now looks like this:
The new packaging (pictured left) is much better now than the one pictured below (which is an old picture Sephora.com has in their database). It is now in a plastic tube that works much nicer than the one shown below. I'll have to notify Sephora about that. The new packaging is a plastic and not metal so that you can throw it in your purse and not worry about wasting product.
This is definitely one of my all time favorites for the lips! Click here to order yours from Sephora.Com, one of the best online beauty stores!
Continuing with what skincare products Dr. Perricone recommends for use during the 28 day diet, the next two are separate products but related. Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin C Ester Eye Area Therapy. These two products alone got me started using Dr. Perricone's products in January 2002, and to this day I use them faithfully.
I started with two products, the first being Alpha Lipoic Acid Eye Area Therapy and Vitamin C Ester Eye Area Therapy. This post will concentrate on my experiences with the eye products (which were nothing short of miraculous!).
The Eye treatment contains Vitamin C Ester, NTP. This Vitamin C Ester and Tocotrienol solution is formulated to provide care to the delicate tissue surrounding the eye. Using this unique serum, especially when used in conjuction with Alpha Lipoic Acid Eye Area Therapy, helps to provide complete eye care. The appearance of fine lines and puffiness are diminished with continued use.
For my regeme, I put a dab of the Alpha Lipoic Eye area treatment on my hand, then put 1-2 drops of the vitamin C Ester, mixed them up and applied this mix to the eye contour following carefully the eye bone above and below. I tried to be careful to avoid getting it in my eyes and on the eyelid.
Now this product is different because you mix the two products to get the best effect. The ladies at the Perricone counters insist that you mix this in the little skin between the index finger and the thumb. There is a little pouch there that is perfect because the skin there will not absorb the products in that area. Then when applying to your face, please do not rub it in hard!. It drives me crazy when I see people rubbing their delicate face and eye skin. Understand that it is NOT necessary because once you apply it to the skin, it is absorbed and your cells will move the chemicals thru the inter-cellular fluid. So be gentle people!
To order Vitamin C Ester Eye Area Therapy from Sephora.com click the link below. Please be sure to continue reading to hear more about my experiences using the Alpha Lipoic Acid Eye Area Therapy.
N.V. Perricone M.D. Vitamin C Ester Eye Area Therapy .5 oz
This treatment provides intensive care to the delicate tissue surrounding the eye. The NTP Complex (containing DMAE) and alpha lipoic acid, are suspended in a rich phospholipid base that helps to ensure the appearance of restorative and hydrating effects. The appearance of puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines are diminished with continued use.
I used this twice daily and as mentioned above, I put a couple drops of the Vitamin C Ester in it and then applied it to my eyes.
Well I followed my regeme every day for 3 months. After the first couple of weeks I noticed the crepieness on the lid was much diminished, also, the dark circles were fading. I tend to have puffy under eyes, and that was much more dramatic. The puffieness seemed to be so diminished I couldn't believe that.
That kept me going, so faithfully I used the 2 items. You would not believe, one day in March, I noticed, my lash line was lifted. I was so stoaked, dancing around the room because man, it really opened up my eyes.
Then I was really frustrated, because geez, I should have used the other products in his line all along! I would be 3 months ahead of the game had I just started everything at the same time.
I love these eye products. I have referred many of my friends, who are experiencing similar results as these. Also, my eyes look very nice now. I highly recommend these products for your eyes.
My eyes have never looked better in my life!
to order Alpha Lipoic Eye Area Therapy from Sephora.com, click on the following link:
Dr. Perricone recommends the ALA Face Firming Activator for your face treatment. You use this morning and night. Here are my notes on my experience using the ALA Face Firming Activator.
This is the other morning treatment I used containing ALA, glycolic acid, and DMAE. This should be combined with a moisturizer/sunscreen. Apply 1-2 pumps to the entire face and neck, avoiding contact with eyes. 2 oz. pump bottle.
This daily lotion, which unites the benefits of alpha lipoic acid, NTP Complex (containing DMAE) and glycolic acid, improves the appearance of the skin's resilience, tone, and texture. The appearance of enlarged pores, scaring, and discolorations of the skin are minimized with continued use.
Apply 1-2 pumps to the entire face and neck, avoiding contact with eyes.
I used this product every morning, after washing and toning my face. Again, I used one pump (only one pump, you don't need more than that!) and spread it all around my face, neck, and chest area. This product goes a long way so you don't have to use tons of it! The product size is a generous 2 ounces and if you use it right it will easily last 8 or more months!
This product seems to be perfect for normal-dry and combination skin, the alpha lipoic acid and gentle alpha hydroxy acids work to minimize enlarged pores, while reducing the appearance of scarring and discolorations in the skin (this aspect was especially noticable on me since I had a hugely red tone to my skin. Dr. Perricone does not recomended this product for ultra-sensitive skin.
N.V. Perricone M.D. Alpha Lipoic Acid Face Firming Activator 2 oz
Dr. Perricone recommends while on the 28 day program to use the Alpha Lipoic Firming Facial Toner. I have been using this toner since May 2002 with great results. Here are my notes on the toner.
Sheez, being the skin care queen that I am, I've tried dozens and dozens of toners. None of them were treatment products like Dr. Perricone's Alpha Lipoic Acid Firming Facial Toner with DMAE. As I said in my prior post, the Kuatie (did I spell that right) lady that I told my story to purchased this product and the cleanser and she was so thrilled with the results.
About Alpha Lipoic Acid Firming Facial Toner With DMAE - this is a clarifying toner infused with the anti-oxidant benefits of alpha lipoic acid. This unique formulation helps reduce excess oil and debris on the skin's surface, while helping the skin appear more firm.
To order the Alpha Lipoic Firming Facial Toner from Sephora.com please follow the the link below:
Dr. Perricone recommends in the 28 day Perricone diet and skincareplan that the skin care cleanser to use is the Alpha Lipoic Acid Nutritive Cleanser. Use it Morning and Night.
Here's the cleanser I started with. I find the pump pumps way too much to use at any one time, so be careful to just pump 1/4 of the way down! I really love this stuff. I remember being at the Nordstrom's Dr. Perricone sales counter talking to Olivia when this Kuaitie woman came by with her daughter. She was in a wheelchair and her skin was quite blotchy and dull. I began to tell her daughter my story of how I got started using Dr. Perricone's products (see below) and in turn, the daughter translated to her Mom.. Anyhow to make a long story short, there was a special gift with purchase when buying the cleanser and toner together. So, she bought the set and well...
I happened to be there 2 weeks later when she came by with her daughter in tow. She looked incredible. Her skin was radiant and not so blotchy looking. She didn't speak much english but she grabbed my hand and put her other hand on her face touching it all over smiling. She was very very pleased. In fact so pleased, her whole family (Husband, son daughter and herself) signed up for the facials and started using his products. The Alpha Lipoic Acid in the Nutritive Cleanser is very powerful anti-ageing product by itself!Gently and thoroughly cleanses your face and neck area without over-drying. This dual-purpose cleanser and toner is formulated to be mild. The anti-inflammatory properties of alpha lipoic acid help to eliminate the redness and blotches often associated with more abrasive deep-cleaning formulas. While suitable for all skin types, it is particularly good for normal to dry skin.
Dr. Perricone has created the perfect prescription for those whose #1 skincare concern is loss of tone, poor skin texture, age spots and/or discoloration.
To buy the cleanser, you can easily purchase it from Sephora.com by following the link below. If you have any questions regarding my experience with Dr. Perricone skin care products, please, post a question or email me at the address on the right.
While on the 28 day diet, it is recommended that you clear your counters of harsh facial cleaners, astringents, old product or expired products.
Always do a patch test as instructed on the package insert when beginning to use any new product to ensure that the product causes no irritation or allergic reaction.
Topical products not included in the program for the 28 days should not be used in conjunction with recommended topicals, as irritation might result from the combination.
Be very cautious if you are on prescription medication (topical or other) and/or undergoing facial acid peels, dermabrasion or other aggressive dermatologic procedure, as irritation might result.
If you are undergoing dermabrasion please reconsider. This is exceptionaly harsh on the skin and really not necessary to do to your skin.
Dr. Perricone strongly recommends nutritional supplements for those on his food plan. Either the Weight Management or Skin and Total Body Supplements are recommended. The cool thing about these supplements are that they are pre-packaged and either package will serve you well.
Dr. Perricon recommends that you take two supplement packets daily: one right after breakfast, and one after lunch with at least 8 ounces of water. If you should experience stomach upset, you can take the first one after lunch, and the second one after dinner. I did not experience upset stomach so I cannot say much about that.
Below you will find the highlights of the two packages.
These easy to use packets contain all the necessary supplements needed that can help your body while it experiences the Perricone Diet.
The packets contain a synergistic blend of 8 powerful nutrients and vitamins that can help increase the efficiency of cellular metabolism, transport fats into the mitochondria and provide potent protection from oxidative stress (free radical damage).
This 30-day program includes a diet, exercise, and supplementation plan to help reduce fat body mass and increase lean body mass. Supplements may increase cellular metabolism and enable the body to better utilize stored fat for energy.
Each Packet Contains: 1 Q-Gel 15 mg Softgel: Coenzyme Q-10 & Vitamin E, 1 DMAE 75 mg Softgel: DMAE & Nutriene (tocotrienols and tocopherols complex), 1 Tyrosine & Alpha Lipoic Acid Capsule: Biotin (Chromium Polynicotinate), L-Tyrosine (sustained released Alpha Lipoic Acid), 1 Acetyl L-Carnitine 167 mg Capsule, 1 Borage Oil 1000mg Softgel: Gamma linolenic acid 200mg, Palmitic Acid 100mg, Stearic Acid 30mg, Oleic Acid 150mg, Linoleic Acid 450mg, 1 CLA 1000 mg Softgel, 1 L-Carnitine (Furmate) 250mg Capsule, 1 Physician's Super Antioxidant Vitamin, Mineral & Phyto-Nutrient Formula Caplet - more than 56 ingredients combined.
These supplements are available from Sephora.com by following this link:
or if you prefer, you can check out the following
These packets contain an advanced, comprehensive dietary supplement support program to help maintain healthy skin, joints, bones, hair, and nails. Specially formulated to work from the inside out, this nutritional system combines synergistic powerful antioxidants, B-complex energy enhancers, macrominerals, lipotropic factors, enzymes, and herbal extracts.
The program contains 60 packets equaling a 30-day supply. Each individual packet contains: Two (2) Physician's Super Antioxidant Vitamin & Phyto-Nutrient Active Formula, One (1) Liquid Calcium/Magnesium, One (1) Skin & Joint Essentials, One (1) Omega-3 "MLC" Fish Oils, One (1) Derma-Glo, One (1) Rejuvenate.
These supplements are available from Sephora.com by following this link:
If you're going to start the Perricone 28 day diet program, take a long, hard look at what you have in your refrigerator and on your pantry shelves. Review the following lists and stock up on the nutritious, delicious foods that he recommends. If you would like details of my experience using Dr. Perricone's Skin Care Products, please check out this site.
Wild Salmon from Alaska (The only place where farming of salmon is illegal).
Fish is the best all-around source of protein. The fish he recommends most highly is Alaskan Wild Salmon not farm raised!)
Meat/DairyIf you are allergic to fish or are strictly vegeterian, your source of omega-3 essential fatty acids will be flax seed oil or fresh ground flax seed. Be sure to keep the oil and/or whole flax seeds refrigerated as they spoil very easy!
For more information on Dr. Perricone's skin care products, please see my detailed web page where I document my results of using Dr. Perricone skin care (skincare) products
When I first started eating the Perricon Prescription way, I really was afraid to eat the salmon, I never enjoyed the taste of it before. But, I was commited to trying this plan, and with my head injury and all, I heard so much about Salmon being great brain food, so I decided to buy one months worth and force myself to eat the stuff. So I bought it from Vital Choice
When I got the package, I was excited to open it, I had purchased Salmon and Blueberries. When I opened the package, I took one of the packages out and put a little olive oil in a pan and cooked a piece of the salmon. Then I squeezed a bit of lemon on it, and then it was done. I took my first bite and wow, it was the most delicious thing I had eaten in a long time. The salmon is incredible from Alaska and you know, one of the best things is that Vital Choice makes it all so easy, pre measured and easy to store.
Vital Choice also has Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries and they are extremly good. The Blueberries are perfectly falavored and are my favorite thing to eat in the morning.
Click here to check out what Vital Choice offers, you won't be disappointed.Always remember to eat the protein first at every meal. It may seem odd to eat your fish before your soup, but doing so will ensure that you avoide a glycemic response.
Next post will be about the recommended supplements, skin care preparation, and exercise recommendations.
In the coming days I'll be covering all the required steps to make it easy for you to enjoy this new eating and lifestyle plan.
If you're interested in Dr. Perricone's 3 skin care, check out the my site that documents my personal experiences using Dr. Perricone's skincare. One of the big things that Dr. Perricone suggests is that you eat a diet high in Wild Salmon from Alaska (The only place where farming of salmon is illegal).
Unlike salmon from other parts of the world, no salmon stocks of Alaskan origin are listed as threatened or endangered. Alaskan salmon has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council as a sustainable resource, on e that is carefully managed by the state of Alaska. Alaskan salmon are harvested by families whose livelihood is fishing the cold, clear waters of the North Pacific. Click here to check out what Vital Choice offers, you won't be disappointed.