The Perricone
Diet:
Dr. Nicholas Perricone has a
fabulous diet for age defying skin. It is said
that Jennifer Lopez uses it (she also loves wild
salmon for Omega-3), and she has very beautiful
skin.
Inflammation is a major 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 it's not the caffeine) can result in elevated
levels of cortisol and insulin, leading to weight
gain. 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.
10 Superfoods for
health issues:
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 day: walnuts, 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.
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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