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Summary: Grilled wild salmon and blueberries or Botox --You decide.
Review: In his new book Dr. Perricone offers a natural, holistic, common sense alternative to more invasive, painful and expensive ways of improving one's appearance. Grilled wild salmon and blueberries, or Botox injections--you be the judge. The foods recommended are delicious and wholesome. I began adopting his diet after reading his last book ("The Wrinkle Cure") and have since lost weight and feel better than ever. The distinction he makes between eating wild and farmed salmon was interesting and helpful--Wild salmon is so much better! Thank you Dr. Perricone for your healing advice.
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Summary: Good book, but no help for vegetarians or vegans
Review: Having watched Dr. Perricone's PBS specials, I ordered and received the book a few days later. There is a lot to help in there, but he and his staff could have easily researched and presented alternatives to fish, chicken, meat, eggs, milk and other animal products which have clearly shown to adversely affect human beings.
Getting the nutrition necessary to carry out his program can come from many other sources in the Plant kingdom.
Lets get those Vegetarian Recipes Dr. Perricone! Until that time, your book will sit on the shelf.
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Summary: Where is the science?
Review: I saw Perricone's PBS special, and I noticed that he made many definitive statements, whereas the reality is that the "science" behind many of these claims is subject to interpretation. For example, when you cook salmon, you will oxidize the cholesterol in it, which may be the biggest cause of coronary heart disease. He talked of the dangers of free radicals, yet he did not mention that saturated fats do not generate free radicals, but that polyunsaturated fats (even if they are the "essential" omega 3s and 6s) are very bad in this context, and they oxidize the cholesterol that is in your body, even if you eat no cholesterol. I found physiological studies that support all these claims, and you can do your own search on pubmed on the internet. I've heard claims that coconut oil, very high in saturated fatty acids, is great for the skin, and this makes more sense because such fatty acids do not generate free radicals. Also, his claims about the glycemic index are not without controversy either - I saw him telling people about how bad carrots are because they are so high on this index. Even if he switched to the glycemic load as a measure, the science behind this is not definitive at this point. Raw fruit is very high in antioxidants, but can also be high on the glycemic index, for example. My point here is that his claims are disputed by other scientists, people who have done actual work in laboratories over the course of decades. See Mary Enig's book on fat, for example. Udo Erasmus makes some good points in his book on fat also. Perricone actually seems to be behind in the area of fat, because the polyunsaturated fats seem to be nothing but trouble if eaten in anything but very tiny amounts, though pregnant women may need a bit more DHA (an omega 3) than other adults, for example.
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Summary: thee lastest fleecing of the public
Review: I thought that this book was fairly well written in terms of
style. Substance however is yet another story.
I am a molecular chemist and found most of the theories
herein presented to be hogwash. I think this material is just the fad-of-the-moment with no scientific basis at all.
It's just a matter of time until the next book in the series comes along: the perricone weight loss diet. Mark my words.
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Summary: Holy Grail for the Vain!!
Review: And that's a good thing! I pre-ordered this sucka and got it the other day! I trusted Dr. Perricone on "The Wrinkle Cure", and he's gone and done it again! This book is like "The Wrinkle Cure" on steroids. He goes even further into how neutraceuticals and proper nutrition have an inexorable effect on long term health and vitality. The book has great full color before and afters, bringing its words to life, using real, every day people so you can see for yourself. If you want to renew your life, and get rid of all the junk food, and slovenly habits to transform yourself, BUY THIS BOOK NOW. You won't regret it. I too, will read this book over and over again! Thank you Dr. Perricone, you've changed my life for the better. I am only 25 years old by the way, but I intend on being as cute as I am today when I'm 80!
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Summary: Excellent Book!
Review: I thought this fast reading book was very interesting and informative. It made a lot of sense to me. Dr. Perricone's 28-day program is clearly layed out and is easy to understand and follow. I'm very excited to start the program and begin on my way towards great looking skin and a healthy body!
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Summary: Younger and Younger
Review: This book will change how I live life. As a former carb junkie, I have already seen UNREAL results from changing how I eat. My skin is remarkably smoother and I glow!! Dr Perricone explains everything so easily and covers all questions I have from diet to exercise to supplements. I will re-read this book over and over!
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Summary: Get a healthy glow in 3 days.
Review: This book is pretty much about eating clean, low glycemic carbs and healthy fats. Too many of the wrong foods (bad carbs, salt, sugar) cause inflammation (insulin spike) and cause tissues to become irritated (hold water, puffiness). After following the Three-Day Nutritional Face Lift Menu(without the supplements) my face isn't puffy when I wake, my eyes aren't bloodshot and my skin is J.Lo luminious. LOTS of supplements are prescribed which to "make it easy for you..." he sells overpriced supplements on his website at the hefty price tag of $195 for 45 days. This is a good diet to follow if you are do Body-for-LIFE, South Beach or Atkins. I can't argue that its a bad plan. The recipes are very simple, clean and delicious. Can get expensive, but if you live near a Trader Joe's you shouldn't have too much of a problem. The program can easily be summed up below -- he posts this on his website. Or try the eDiets.com version which is very simple to follow. The Three-Day Menu
You will be eating close to the same thing each day. Remember to always eat your protein first. Though this diet has some variety, a restricted diet is often easier to handle since you are not confronted by too many choices. 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
½ 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
½ 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
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Summary: Great Gift
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I recommend Perricone Prescription to anyone who wants to lead a healthier lifestyle and have younger looking skin.
Dr. Perricone has an easy-to-read writing style. In addition, the book is not only informative but also inspiring. Both in content and in style "Perricone Prescription" reminds me of "Can We Live 150 Years?" by Dr. Tombak. I keep both titles as my reference books. Although I know all the simple ideas presented by Tombak, I always get new motivation to improve my well-being and to become 150 whenever I read that book again...
Same with Perricone - I reach for the book whenever I feel that I start neglecting my skin again... In fact I also have the "Perricone Promise" - the more recent book of Dr. Perricone. However, I find a bundle of Perricone and Tombak a better combination as they supplement each other. In fact, I think that a bundle of one book of each of the authors make a very good gift idea for anyone who cares about their health, beauty, and longevity.
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Summary: Need a Perricone-on-a-Budget sequel!
Review: The concepts behind this book are sound and work, but the recommendations for implementation of it are very expensive and, frankly, out of my budget. Dr. Perricone writes as if there are no alternatives and cost is no object. Hence he makes you feel that if you cannot afford the program as he outlines it...you are out of luck.
Looking for someone one to write the Perricone on a Budget book!
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