Proper nutrition and well-designed diets are a tool that prolongs youth and gives your skin a healthy glow. Science has proven this through research. She, like many who have lost weight, confirmed the effectiveness of the Perricone nutrition method.
It is Nicholas Perricone who is the author of the lifting diet on which Hollywood stars sit, surprising, regardless of their age, with elastic and smooth skin.
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Celebrity Nutritionist
Dermatologist, nutritionist, bestselling author and author of his own cosmetics brand Perricone MD, Dr. Nicholas Perricone has been working in the field of beauty and health for four decades in a row.
Over the years, he has created, as he claims, a harmonious system, which is also commonly called the face lift diet.
However, it not only tightens the face, but also makes the skin of the entire body elastic, young and healthy. And at the same time it provides the much-cherished weight loss.
The tabloids unanimously claim that this method is used by a bunch of American celebrities - actresses, singers. So what is this stellar diet?
Recipe box
As you can see, Dr. Perricone’s diet is considered balanced. You can stick to this diet all your life and look great while getting the vitamins your body needs.
American nutritionist is an opponent of hunger strikes and monocomponent systems. He claims that beautiful skin is the result of proper care and healthy meals. The diet does not require significant culinary skills from you, and the recipes do not require any monetary expenditure.
Delicate cream soup
Ingredients:
- shrimp - 500 g;
- olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
- 1 onion;
- 2 tomatoes;
- Provençal herbs and other spices to taste.
How to cook:
- Peel the shrimp and boil them for 3 minutes.
- Finely chop the onions and tomatoes, fry with garlic.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, beat them until smooth.
- Pour the finished soup into a saucepan, heat it on the stove, add your favorite spices.
Spicy salmon
Product set:
- salmon - 200 g;
- olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
- a bunch of spinach;
- cauliflower - 200 g.
Step by step recipe:
- Peel and bone the fish and sprinkle it with olive oil.
- Place the fillet on a baking sheet and sprinkle with spices.
- Bake the dish in the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Place the fillet on a plate, boiled cabbage on top, and spinach on the sides.
Full body lift
The Face lift diet, it is claimed, not only tightens, it also rejuvenates the skin, removes wrinkles and prevents their appearance, increases overall tone, improves memory and generally improves overall health.
With this action, by the way, it resembles another anti-aging diet that I talked about earlier.
The instructions are:
The program lasts 28 days and consists of several components - follow them, and success is guaranteed.
Diet
The rules for compiling a diet and nutrition are as follows:
Three meals a day and two snacks.
Priority food items:
- High quality (lean) protein.
First of all, the one found in salmon, as well as in chicken fillet and seafood. The nutritionist also recommends soy cheese - tofu.
- The right fats.
Here we are talking mainly about Omega-3 fatty acids that are not replenished by our body - you can look for it in the same salmon, as well as nuts, olive, and flaxseed oil;
- Low glycemic index carbohydrates
This includes vegetables, herbs, most fruits (avocados), many berries, especially raspberries and blueberries, and melon. Read more in the article “How to lose weight by knowing the glycemic index of foods”
The list of prohibited products is very long:
Sugar, potatoes, flour products, corn, food waste such as mayonnaise, sausages, bananas, packaged juices and sweet carbonated water.
Nutritional supplements
This subsection includes a variety of vitamins, micro- and macroelements. There are about 25 types in total that need to be taken daily.
They have a positive effect on both the skin in particular and the body as a whole. The recommended list looks something like this:
Alpha lipoic acid, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E, folic acid, biotin, chromium, magnesium, selenium, L-carnitine, acetyl L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, omega-3 fatty acids in capsules, grape seed extract, gamma-linoleic acid.
Skin treatments
Since nothing can be done by itself, to obtain an ideal result, you need to take care of your skin, the author of the method reminds.
Therefore, a variety of cosmetics should be involved in the matter (naturally, preferably those that Perricone himself invented).
The range of funds is as follows:
Sunscreen, cleanser, moisturizer, eye care and enriched night cream; various creams with ingredients such as vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, tocotrienols (vitamins E) and olive oil.
Physical exercise
40 minutes a day, 6 days a week should be devoted to strength, flexibility and endurance exercises.
Tips for every day
And, of course, you need to give up cigarettes, coffee and alcohol, drink more water, including non-carbonated mineral water, tea - standard advice, which, however, should not be neglected.
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Weight Loss Options
As already mentioned, the weight loss program lasts 28 days, but for the quick and lazy, another way has been invented:
Recipe for 3 days
During this time, as they promise, your skin will become fresher, slightly smoother, and at the same time two or three kilograms will go away.
In the morning, drink a glass of mineral water without gases.
This is followed by breakfast - salmon (150g), 100g of oatmeal with milk (low fat), half a cup of berries, a slice of melon and 200 ml of water.
You should have lunch again with salmon (250g), which can be replaced with the same amount of sardines; also on the menu is a salad of vegetables and herbs, seasoned with lemon juice. For dessert - the same melon, berries and water.
The evening meal looks about the same as lunch.
During the day, there are a couple of snacks in which you can eat an apple, a few nuts, and even a piece of chicken breast. Water can be replaced with green tea.
Option for 28 days
It's more diverse.
Breakfast includes a fairly large selection of products:
The first dish is, of course, salmon. Next could be an omelette made from proteins, oatmeal with milk (low-fat, of course), and natural yogurt. It is recommended to complement all these dishes with a fruit salad or just fruit.
Those who are losing weight have lunch and dinner without restricting themselves too much in food: it can be salmon, tuna, turkey cutlets, seafood, sardines - preference, as you can see, is given to fatty fish and seafood.
The second course is a salad, which includes the simplest vegetables - tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, as well as olive oil and lemon juice, or a portion of fruit.
The salad can be modified at least every day - remove something or, conversely, add, for example, sweet peppers, champignons, celery, radishes.
The menu also includes two snacks – the same fruits and berries.
How to get off the Perricone diet
Many people adhere to the concept of a doctor for months, however, it is very difficult for an ordinary person. The Hollywood doctor's diet is still quite boring and restrictive, so few people can stand such an abundance of berries and fish at the expense of their favorite fatty steak and a plate of cottage cheese.
In order to get out of the diet, you just need to remove the snack before bed from your diet and supplement it with your usual foods. For example, for the first 3 days you can add a serving of boiled porridge for lunch and a cottage cheese casserole for dinner. On day 4, add 2 whole grain toasts to your breakfast with any dressing (a thin layer of butter, honey or jam). You can start making snacks from any fruits and vegetables. Dinner may additionally include any meat (except too fatty and fried). Within a week, you can introduce potato products, pasta, whole grain baked goods and confectionery into your diet. However, try to eat sweets in the active first half of the day and only 100 g.
In addition to a proper diet, try to continue sports training, spend more time in the fresh air, take a contrast shower, and visit saunas. The doctor also encourages the use of cosmetics for facial massage and problem areas, and the use of wraps.
Don’t forget about drinking plenty of fluids, which will maintain your metabolic rate and prevent you from gaining extra pounds.
Why is all this needed?
The nutritionist believes that all diseases, including aging, are caused by the development of inflammatory processes. Aging is also inflammation: a process hidden for many years, during which aging genes are gradually activated and various hitherto hidden destructive processes are turned on.
That is why Dr. Nicholas included many antioxidant products in his program, and also filled it with vitamins and minerals, which not only help the skin maintain elasticity, but also improve metabolism. In general, everything is in a complex.
Critical view
It seemed that this was the ideal option for both combating excess weight and also for rejuvenation! However, according to tradition, this was not without a fly in the ointment.
This method does not cause delight among the medical community, which zealously criticizes the doctor. The main claims are based on the fact that he practically does not confirm the veracity of his claims that people become younger and slimmer on his diet.
There is no scientifically proven research that proves that people who followed his recipes lived longer and looked better.
Instead, Perricone makes controversial claims, shows before-and-after photos of his clients, but overall there is no scientific evidence that he is right.
Opponents rightly note that the doctor has collected in his diet almost all imaginable useful substances and vitamins, as well as creams and other nutrients, and suggests using them almost in batches - as if hoping that maybe something will work.
A more rational approach would be to first see which of them, and in combination with what, actually work.
In addition, what if you have an intolerance to some of the substances? And by the way, you can prepare anti-aging creams with your own hands.
In addition, the Perricone diet is very low in calories, so it is not surprising that people lose weight on it - there are no miracles here, just limiting yourself in food.
The result is a complex and very expensive recipe for a healthy life and younger skin. However, there is no reason to think that this program will be more effective than standard measures - proper nutrition and exercise.
What to remember:
- Face lift diet is a program of several components, which includes a diet, a complex of nutrients, cosmetics and physical activity.
- The main essence of the technique is to limit calorie intake and use a variety of skin care products, as well as taking vitamins and minerals.
- There's nothing wrong with changing your eating habits to lose weight and take care of your body as long as you take a thoughtful approach.
- However, sometimes a stellar diet does not mean it is truly effective. Before rushing after fashion trends, it is better to take a critical look at the method itself.
Good luck in getting slim! Share your opinion in the comments. See you again in new articles, friends!
Reader reviews
I followed the Nicholas Perricone diet for almost a month. I haven’t lost much weight, because I’m thin myself, but my facial skin has gotten better. I didn’t strictly adhere to the menu, I ate what was not forbidden. In the morning I drank coffee, but without cream or milk. I recommend the diet to those who want to prolong their youth.
Valeria, 32 years old
I didn't see any results. I lost weight and lost weight, but all in vain. I didn’t even notice any improvement on my skin. The only thing is that I couldn’t quit smoking, it was very difficult. I decided that the technique was not suitable for me.
Olga, 45 years old
I decided to use the Perricone diet for weight loss and health improvement. I had such a weight loss marathon for a month. In addition to proper lifting nutrition, I went in for sports and prepared smoothies with bran. I'm happy with the result, I managed to lose 5 kilograms, and my skin tightened.
Elena, 26 years old
Nicholas Perricone’s stellar diet is a real find for girls. Rejuvenation, weight loss and the formation of correct eating habits are aspects of healthy, safe weight loss. Allowed products are sold in every supermarket, and achieving results is not difficult at all. Stock up on a good mood, fish and go ahead to rejuvenation.
