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Perricone Prescription

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Reviewed By:
Lynn Grieger, RD

Is the Perricone Diet for You?

This chart can help you see how the Perricone Diet fits your goals and lifestyle concerns.

Duration
28-day program, which can be repeated endlessly
Restaurants
Seafood restaurants are OK, but be prepared to ask for items not on the menu
Alcohol No
Caffeine Green tea is preferred
Special Foods The plan uses common foods, but you may need to use frozen seafood instead of fresh, depending on availability
Family Friendly Perricone encourages this eating plan as healthy for the entire family with a few modifications for young children
Vegetarian Friendly Vegans and vegetarians will have a difficult time with this program due to the use of seafood

Sample Perricone Diet Menu

A day on the Perricone Diet might look like this:

Breakfast:

  • Old-fashioned oatmeal with sliced pear and sunflower seeds
  • 3-4 ounces of salmon
  • Green tea or water

Lunch:

  • Broiled free-range chicken breast with mixed leaf salad
  • Green tea or water

Afternoon snack:

  • 2 ounces of sliced turkey breast
  • ½ cup strawberries

Dinner:

  • Broiled salmon with miso rub
  • Asian vegetable salad
  • Yogurt with blueberries

Snack:

  • Handful of almonds
  • Handful of blueberries

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Review Date: 11-08-2007
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