Dr. Perricone’s 3-Day Diet - Facelift On A Plate
April 27, 2009 by Patsie
Filed under 3-Day Diets, Diets, Nutrition
Many have already tried Dr. Perricone’s 3-day diet and do claim it is a facelift on a plate. The famous dermatologist and anti-aging guru laid out this diet program on the Oprah Winfrey Show and now there are a lot of believers out there.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone designed the food combinations to counteract inflammation and the effect is looking like you had a subtle facelift. The kind of inflammation targeted by the Perricone 3-day diet is chronic inflammation - as opposed to acute inflammation from a sprain or other injury.
As we age, we tend to get this kind of over-all inflammation that does not have very noticeable symptoms, and yet it is responsible for most of the effects of aging on our bodies and skin. According to Dr. Perricone, chronic inflammation is aggravated by the kinds of food we eat.
The Perricone 3-day diet is a carefully selected meal plan composed of foods that prevent this kind of inflammation. The diet also limits insulin, which is another thing that can drastically age people. Since this diet is composed of generally healthy, low calorie food, you will lose weight as a bonus.
The diet has to be followed exactly as prescribed for best results. So stick to the precise food combinations - nothing more, nothing less. It is also important that you stay on the diet no longer than the prescribed three days.
Upon waking
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)
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 (not iceberg) lettuce
1 tablespoon olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice as a salad dressing
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)
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
Follow this diet strictly and you will notice your skin become clearer and more taut in just three days. The pounds you will lose in the process helps make you look younger too.
As you might expect, a three-day face lift is much cheaper than a full face lift, but you have go bear in mind the less noticeable results. It can be used in conjunction with liposuction and anti-wrinkle treatments such as creams or injections to get the maximum benefit.
So, there are just a couple of ways of achieving a dramatically younger looking face without having to go through the time, pain and expense of a full face-lift.