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The Perricone
Diet
Dr. Nicholas Perricone has a fabulous diet for
age defying skin. It is said that Jennifer Lopez uses it - she loves salmon
- and she has very beautiful skin!
Inflammation is a majot reason for age-related
diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, auto immune disease cancer
and wrinkled, sagging skin. The wrong foods, such as sugar, processed foods,
pasta, breads, pastry and baked goods, can increase levels of the pro-inflammatory
peptides.
Sugar is the number one enemy.
It causes inflammation that destroys our bodies and attaches to collagen,
which results in stiff, inflexible, sagging skin. Controlling our blood
sugar level and insulin levels will improve our health and give us beautiful,
youthful skin.
The anti-inflammatory diet consists of high quality
protein, like that found in fish, colorful fresh fruits and vegetables,
and adequate amounts of good fat, like that found in salmon, flax, nuts,
seeds and olive oil.
Our skin is a perfect reflection of our internal
health and when our skin visibly improves from this anti-inflammatory lifestyle,
we automatically reduce our risk of age-related disease and body weight
normalizes.
Hot
peppers can relieve various types of headaches, such as cluster
headaches, migraines and sinus headaches.
Essential fatty acids are necessary for
elevated mood, beautiful skin, healthy immune system, increased mental
clarity and normalizing weight (you need to eat fat to burn fat).
Coffee (and its not the caffeine) can result
in elevated levels of cortisol and insulin, leading to weight gain. Remember,
elevated insulin puts a lock on body fat. If you substitute green tea for
coffee, and do nothing else differently, you will lose 10 pounds in six
weeks.
Water-
We must drink 8 to 10 glasses a day to maintain health and beautiful skin,
as all biochemical reactions in the body take place in the presence of
water.
Ten Superfoods for Age-Defying Beauty:
The benefits from eating healthy are endless.
And, according to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, some foods can be eaten to help
you look and age better!
1 Acai
fruit
This little berry is one of the most nutritious
and powerful foods in the world. It can often be found in juice form in
health food and gourmet stores.
2 Anything in the "Allium Family"
Garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, chives and
shallots can all help the liver eliminate toxins and carcinogens.
3 Barley
This can be used as a breakfast cereal, in soups
and stews, and as a rice substitute. Barley's also high in fiber, helping
metabolize fats, cholesterol and carbohydrates.
4 Green Foods
Green foods like wheat and barley grasses can
be bought in powder, tablet or juice form, and offer greater levels of
nutrients than green leafy vegetables. They also help cholesterol, blood
pressure and immune response.
5 Buckwheat: Seed & Grain
Buckwheat is loaded with protein, high in amino
acid, stabilizes blood sugar and reduces hypertension.
6 Beans and Lentils
You can reduce cholesterol while beefing up on
antioxidants, folic acid and potassium. Try kidney, black, navy, pinto,
chickpeas, soybeans, peas and lentils.
7 Hot Peppers
Both bell and chili peppers contain antioxidants,
have twice the Vitamin C as citrus fruit and work as great fat burners.
8 Nuts and Seeds
You can't go wrong with a handful of nuts a daywalnuts,
hazelnuts, almonds, macadamia and pistachio nuts contain Omega 3 fats,
which are great for your heart. Raw and unsalted are best.
9 Sprouts
Numerous varieties of sprouts are great with
any meal. They're a great source of protein and Vitamin C. Try adding them
to any dish and your immune system will get a boost.
10 Yogurt and Kefir
(personal favourite)
These cultured foods contain healthful bacteria
that aid immune function, and the calcium helps burn belly fat. Try using
them as a base for a smoothie or as a breakfast drink.
A Face-lift in Your Fridge:
Dr. Perricone says that wrinkles and lines can
be reduced by what you decide to put in your grocery cart. Here are some
of his best bets for anti-aging and better nutrition.
Best carbohydrate choices
Artichokes, avocados, dark-green leafy vegetables,
broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, spinach, escarole, romaine lettuce,
cherries, berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.), apples,
pears, barley, beans (dried and fresh), bean sprouts, endive, eggplant,
cabbage, kale, red and green peppers, bok choy, celery, cucumbers, kidney
beans, pinto beans, chick peas, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, honeydew
melons, lentils, bean sprouts, mushrooms, tomatoes, turnips, pomegranates,
snow peas, slow cooking oatmeal.
Best Protein sources
Wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, trout, anchovies,
sardines, poultry, yogurt, high EFA eggs, kefir, cottage cheese, tofu.
Best fats
Extra virgin olive oil, flax oil, flax seed (sprinkle
on yogurt), nuts (esp. almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and macadamia), pumpkin,
sesame and sunflower seeds.
Beverages
Spring water, green tea, white tea, black tea.
Grains
Buckwheat, whole oats, barley.
Spices
Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, oregano, basil, thyme,
cayenne, (every spice and herb you can think of are stellar anti-aging
foods).
- www.nvperriconemd.com/
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