The Perricone 3-Day diet is an anti-aging diet that created by clinical and research dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, The diet was first featured in Perricone's book "The Perricone Wrinkle Cure," a New York Times #1 best seller. The book includes the 3-day meal plan, as well as a more extensive 28-day plan, which both promise weight loss and visibly better skin.
The Premise
The Perricone 3-Day diet, also called the 3-Day Nutritional Face-lift, focuses on achieving a better complexion. Perricone claims that cell inflammation is the main cause of wrinkles and other skin related problems. He promises that following this diet, which is high in antioxidants, will reduce inflammation and in turn, eliminate puffiness and dark circles around the eyes, clear acne and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Salmon
Salmon is the main staple on the Perricone Three-Day Diet. Wild salmon has high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as the potent antioxidant astaxanthin. Perricone clams that these healthy nutrients help decrease cellular damage and increase your skin's radiance, glow and firmness. You need to eat salmon at least twice a day for three days on the plan to get the correct amount of essential fatty acids needed to see the promised improvement in your skin.
Diet Menu
The Perricone 3-Day Diet includes a menu plan of three meals and two snacks that are repeated on all three days. For breakfast, you eat an omelet along with salmon, cooked oatmeal, cantaloupe and fresh berries. Coffee is not allowed on this plan, but you can drink green tea instead. Lunch consists of grilled salmon, salad and fruit. This is followed by a mid-afternoon snack made up of a slice of turkey breast or some plain yogurt, along with an apple and a handful of nuts. Dinner also contains salmon, along with salad, steamed veggies and fruit. The day ends with a bedtime snack of an apple or pear, a handful of nuts and a slice of chicken or turkey breast or plain yogurt.
Precautions
Critics of the Perricone 3-Day Diet point out that much of the reasoning behind the meal plan is based on Perricone's own research, rather than unbiased third-party studies. They also point out that some many types of fish, including salmon, contain mercury and other environmental toxins. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that children and pregnant or nursing women should eat no more than 12 oz. of low-mercury fish per week.
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