Recipe Book Perricone
Recipe Book Perricone
Recipe Book Perricone
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Recipe Book
Simple, delicious and anti-inflammatory recipes to achieve radiant health, natural beauty and healthy weight.
I believe that true beauty is radiant health, which starts with the foods we eat. To help you choose the right foods, I compiled this booklet of easy yet delicious recipes. It is my goal to provide you with all the tools and guidance that you need to ensure success.The results you can look forward to include a revitalized face and body, increased stamina, vigor and overall health. If you follow these simple guidelines you will see visible results from the Perricone Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle in as little as three days. Looking good and having a positive body image is not vanity it is your road to a long, healthy and happy life. Thank you for allowing me to join you on this exciting journey.
Nicholas Perricone, MD
Salads
As a dermatologist, I am a huge fan of salads because they are such a delicious way to incorporate fresh fruits, vegetables, protein and fiber into our daily diets.
yy Choose eggs from cage-free chickens that are fed diets high in the Omega-3s, such as flax seed.
These eggs are now widely available and are a much healthier choice than conventional eggs.
yy Choose wild Alaskan salmon over farm-raised. yy Introduce anchovies and sardines into your diet
or turkey breast, tofu, shrimp, scallops, crab or lobster meat, hard boiled eggs, etc. Protein is critical in cellular repair and since humans cant store protein, it must be replenished regularly.
yy Use fresh and dried herbs and spices liberally. Try both fresh and dried oregano, ginger, cayenne pepper, basil,
marjoram, turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, etc., for their superior flavor and their extremely high levels of anti-inflammatory antioxidants and other anti-inflammatory phytonutrients.
these tiny little fish deliver enormous health and beauty benefits. They are rich sources of the omega-3 essential fatty acids, and because they are low on the food chain, they are less contaminated than larger fish. Also, they contain DMAE to help keep skin toned and firm. A great way to introduce anchovies is to add anchovy paste (or mash a few anchovies) to your salad dressing. This is particularly delicious and an important staple of the original Caesar salad just remember to hold the croutons!
yy Saut foods over medium heat and do not brown the food, which leads to the development of inflammatory
cooked chick peas or lentils to your salad for high fiber. A diet rich in high fiber foods is indispensable in controlling unwanted weight gain. can result as you increase fiber intake if your water intake is not adequate.
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yy Make liberal use of onions, garlic, scallions, chopped chives and other members of the onion family for both
superior flavor and to avoid the antibiotics and processing of regular commercially raised poultry.
yy Buy organic. Pesticides can leave toxic residues on plants
high in antioxidants. However all sprouts from alfalfa to sunflower, lentil to radish offer outstanding health benefits and flavor.
yy When choosing lettuce for salads, the darker green the better. Choose romaine, mixed baby greens, mesclun,
Lettuce is generally the base of many salads. Popular varieties include: yy Bibb yy Boston yy Green or Red Oak Leaf yy Red or Green Leaf yy Romaine yy Spinach
zucchini, broccoli, etc. are delightful when simply dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
yy Nuts and seeds also make a great addition to salads. yy If you want radiant, supple skin dont go low-fat or fat-free! Extra virgin olive oil on your salads will help you
There is also an excellent array of accent greens that can be added to salads. These include: yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Arugula Belgian Endive Broccoli Rabe Collard Greens Curly Endive Dandelion Greens Escarole Cabbage and Chinese Cabbage yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Radicchio Turnip Greens Watercress Chicory Bok Choy Swiss Chard Kale
yy Cottage, ricotta, feta or farmers cheese are good sources of protein and calcium and complement many salad recipes both vegetable or fruit based. yy Add one or two ounces of a good source of carbohydrate such as beans, black beans, chick peas or lentils.
Since many of these recipes are low carb, without this addition you may feel lightheaded. I buy cans of organic beans and lentils for a simple way to add these excellent, nutritious and delicious sources of low glycemic carbs and high fiber to meals.
yy Wash and dry all of your veggies, fruits and salad greens thoroughly. For lettuce and other greens, dry
in a salad spinner.
Classic Vinaigrette
This delightful recipe can also be used as a marinade. For an even simpler recipe, omit herbs and garlic.
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Ingredients
2 cups 2 to taste 1 tbsp lettuce leaves torn into smaller pieces tomatoes, quartered lengthwise thin slices of red onion fresh organic vinaigrette or other favorite
Ingredients
6 tbsp 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 1 tsp tsp 1 pinch olive oil fresh lemon juice chopped fresh parsley garlic or shallot cloves, chopped dried basil, crumbled dried crushed red pepper dried oregano
Preparation
In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion, tomatoes and vinaigrette.
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Classic Coleslaw
A great way to enjoy the superior health benefits of cabbage.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
1 cup 1 cup 1 cup 1 cup cup 1 tsp to taste shredded organic green cabbage shredded organic red cabbage shredded carrots sliced scallion white wine vinegar clove garlic, minced each ground cumin, oregano, and dry mustard sea salt and ground pepper
Ingredients
lb 1 cup 3 to taste sliced feta cheese toasted walnuts pears, sliced fresh black pepper
Preparation
Combine cabbage, carrots, and onions. Mix together the vinegar, garlic and spices in a small bowl. Pour over veggies, toss well and chill for at least 4 hours.
Preparation
Arrange the feta slices down the center of a large platter. Arrange the pear slices around the feta. Grate fresh black pepper over feta; sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.
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Preparation
To make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients except oil. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. (Dressing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)
Dressing ingredients
2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp tsp 1 tsp 1 clove tsp tsp tsp cup
raspberry vinegar (may subsitute wine vinegar) balsamic vinegar low-sodium tamari (soy sauce) Dijon mustard peeled minced fresh gingerroot garlic, minced and mashed into a paste salt chili powder freshly ground black pepper, or to taste extra virgin olive oil
Salad ingredients
1 lb 6 cup 4 cup baby spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed well and spun dry cherry tomatoes fresh raspberries scallions, chopped fine walnuts, toasted and chopped coarsely
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Greek Salad
Topping choices: grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp or tofu.
SERVES 2 (GENEROUSLY)
Ingredients
1 cup 1 1 cup cup 2 tsp 3 tsp 2 tsp 2 tbsp 1 1 cup to taste 8 12 oz baby spinach leaves or romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces small green bell pepper, chopped cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, halved Greek or Kalamata olives finely chopped fresh oregano chopped fresh Italian parsley fresh lemon juice extra-virgin olive oil clove garlic, minced 6 oz piece feta, quartered chick peas fresh pepper grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp or tofu
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1 cups 1 cups 2 cups cup cup (cooked) organic kidney beans, drained and rinsed (cooked) organic chick peas, drained and rinsed fresh-cooked organic green beans, chopped into 2-inch pieces organic green onions, sliced chopped organic Italian parsley
Dressing
cup 3 tsp 1 to taste 1 pinch extra virgin olive oil white wine vinegar clove garlic, minced sea salt and ground black pepper crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Preparation
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and garlic together in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large wooden salad bowl. Add dressing and gently toss until all ingredients are coated with dressing.
Preparation
Mix all salad ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Toss over the salad beans and marinate for at least 3 hours before serving.
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Ingredients
4 cups cup cup cup to taste cup loosely-packed organic baby field greens or a combination of greens mixed with baby spinach leaves (available at supermarkets, pre-packed and pre-washed) fresh blueberries feta cheese crumbles thinly sliced red onion sea salt and freshly ground black pepper slivered almonds
Dressing
cup extra virgin olive oil cup orange or lemon juice 12 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Preparation
Place greens, blueberries, feta cheese and red onion in a serving bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, thyme leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad with the dressing and garnish with roasted, sliced almonds.
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Ingredients
1 2 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp cup dash to taste 15 oz can cannellini beans 6 oz cans tuna in oil, drained and flaked with a fork or 2 cans of wild Alaskan salmon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley finely chopped red onion olive oil lemon juice sunflower seeds sea salt ground pepper, red pepper flakes, lettuce leaves
Ingredients
2 cup 1 6 oz cooked skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (cook your own or purchase already cooked in the deli section of your supermarket) chopped almonds head of romaine lettuce heart, available pre-packaged, thinly sliced
Dressing
cup 2 tbsp to taste extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Drain and rinse beans and combine with flaked tuna or salmon in a glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in parsley, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Place each serving on the greens and serve immediately.
Preparation
Place chicken, almonds, and romaine in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil into the balsamic vinegar and season with black pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the chicken mixture and toss well to coat. Season the chicken with a little sea salt and toss gently to combine all of the ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 cup 1 1 1 to taste lump crab meat, picked over (may use canned crabmeat) scallion, chopped fine celery rib, chopped fine avocado, sliced lengthwise sea salt and freshly grated black pepper
Dressing
cup 2 tbsp tsp 1 2 tsp to taste plain yogurt sour cream paprika Dijon mustard fresh lemon juice
Preparation
In a glass or ceramic bowl whisk together yogurt, sour cream, paprika, mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Add crab meat, scallion, and celery and toss gently. Divide salad evenly and spoon into center of each avocado half.
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Eggs
Eggs can be a terrific source of protein and omega-3 essential fatty acids. The key is to make sure you purchase eggs from cage-free chickens that are fed flax meal. Not only are they much more nutritious, they taste wonderful. A hardboiled egg and an apple make a great snack healthy carbs and fiber from the apples remember apples have excellent abilities in stabilizing blood sugar. The egg will provide protein and healthy fat.
Ingredients
4 cup 1 tbsp 1 cup to taste cage-free eggs organic milk olive oil small onion, chopped parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper
Preparation
Whip eggs and milk in a large bowl until combined well. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saut onion until translucent, stirring frequently. Pour eggs into skillet and cover with lid for 30 seconds. Remove lid and with large spoon stir egg mixture, making sure to scrape mixture off bottom of pan. Continue to cover and mix until scrambled to desired consistency. Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation
Gently place a dozen eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand for 10 to 12 minutes. Place eggs in a colander under ice-cold running water for a minute or two. Use immediately or place back in carton and refrigerate until ready to use. Note: Store in the refrigerator and add to salads to increase protein.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp 4 to taste 2 oz 1 4 extra virgin olive oil omega-3 large eggs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper smoked salmon or lox finely chopped onion scallions (use both white and green parts and finely chop)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 300F. Coat an oven ready dish with the olive oil and place in the oven. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until frothy, add salmon, onions and scallions. Whisk again. Remove cooking dish from oven and add egg mixture. Bake until eggs are set do not overcook as the egg mixture will continue to cook for several minutes upon removal from the oven.
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Ingredients
2 1 tsp cup to taste large cage-free eggs olive oil cooking spray dill feta cheese sea salt and black pepper
Ingredients
6 oz 1 1 tbsp cottage cheese sliced peach or nectarine chopped almonds
Preparation
Mix eggs with feta, dill, salt and pepper; set aside. Spray pan lightly with non-stick spray. Add spinach and gently wilt for 1 minute. Pour in eggs, and cook until firm.
Preparation
Spoon cottage cheese onto a plate. Top with sliced peaches and chopped almonds. Enjoy.
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Ingredients
1 cups 1 cup 1 tbsp 1 tbsp tsp water old fashioned oatmeal chopped nuts dried fruit sea salt
Ingredients
2 cups 1 1 cup 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 pinch to taste water stick cinnamon, broken in two kasha sunflower seeds dried fruit (raisins, currents, cranberries, blueberries, etc.) salt fresh fruit (berries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, etc.) and yogurt
Preparation
Bring water and salt to a boil. Gently stir in oats. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally. Top with fresh fruit and/or yogurt if desired.
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine the water and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Add the kasha, dried fruit, sunflower seeds and a pinch of salt, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve cereal topped with fresh fruit and a dollop of yogurt.
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PEP Recipes
When you need energy, try one of these recipes or a power break smoothie. It also makes a great addition to breakfast just remember to include some high quality protein. The secret ingredient is PEP, a daily part of the Perricone Program. PEP works primarily by providing the body with unique polysaccharides called alpha-glucans, which help increase the energy in our cells and help the skin repair, renew, and revitalize itself. The vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in the PEP formula benefit the skin directly by providing essential nutrients needed for skin health. The essential fatty acids nourish the skin, and help keep it hydrated and silky smooth. Although berries are one of my favorites, all fruits work well, including melons, kiwi and cherries (remove pits).
Ingredients
1 tbsp 1 cup cup 1 cup 1 tsp Peptide Blend (PEP) cooked whole oats blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries milk honey
Preparation
Mix berries in cooked oatmeal. (If you prefer the berries soft, add them while cooking the oatmeal.) Place oatmeal in a bowl. Add milk to preferred consistency. Drizzle honey over mixture. Last but not least, sprinkle Peptide Blend on top. Note: For creamier oatmeal, cook oats using half milk and half water.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp 1 cup cup Peptide Blend (PEP) yogurt berries
Preparation
Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries: Choose your favorite or, better yet, combine all of them on top of yogurt, and simply sprinkle the Peptide Blend on top.
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Smoothies
Whey protein isolate is the most pure, most easy to digest protein you can get. It is not chalky, has very little flavor or texture, and dissolves completely so there are no lumps. Add it to all of your smoothies just follow directions on the label.
Ingredients
1 cup cup 8 2 scoops organic, unsweetened, apple juice (1 packet) pure, organic, unsweetened frozen Acai fresh or frozen strawberries Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended)
Ingredients
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc.) 1 cup organic plain yogurt or kefir if lactose intolerant try sheep milk yogurt 1 heaping teaspoon of PEP cup spring water, if needed to thin 2 scoops Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended)
Preparation
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree on high until smooth. Serve immediately.
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Ingredients
cup cup cup 2 tsp 2 scoops pomegranate juice water mixed berries Green Magma barley grass juice powder Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended)
Preparation
Blend all ingredients until smooth and serve immediately.
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Fruit Smoothie
This fruit smoothie can be made with any combination of fruit and its delightful every time.
SERVES 2
Canteloupe Smoothie
Refreshing and thirst quenching.
SERVES 2
Ingredients
1 1 cup 1 tsp cup cup to taste 2 scoops nectarine or peach pitted, peeled, and cut into chunks plain yogurt lime or lemon juice to taste blueberries water grated lime zest Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended)
Ingredients
1 1 cup 1 tbsp 2 scoops ripe cantaloupe or musk melon cut into 2-inch pieces cold water freshly squeezed lime juice ice cubes lime slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional) Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended)
Preparation
Blend all ingredients until smooth and serve immediately.
Preparation
Cut the melon flesh from the rind. In a blender, process the melon pieces with 1 cup of water until smooth. Pour through a strainer into a pitcher. Stir in the lime juice. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint.
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Ingredients
6 oz cup 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 scoops cup plain yogurt milk (more or less to taste) almond butter cocoa powder finely ground flax seed (optional) Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended) ice cubes (optional)
Ingredients
cup 6 oz cup 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 scoops cup ripe, fresh or frozen raspberries plain yogurt milk (more or less to taste) cocoa powder finely ground flax seed (optional) Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended) ice cubes (optional)
Preparation
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at top speed for approximately one minute or until smooth.
Preparation
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and mix at top speed for approximately one minute or until smooth.
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Ingredients
1 1 cup cup 2 scoops packet of Super Berry Powder with Acai yogurt or Kefir fresh fruit (optional) Now Foods Whey Protein Isolate (optional but recommended)
Preparation
Mix in the blender at high speed.
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When shopping for poultry look for these qualities: yy yy yy yy yy yy yy yy Produced without pesticides, antibiotics or hormones 100% certified organic feed Humane treatment of animals Family farmer produced Poultry is free-ranging, with full access to the outdoors No animal by-products used in feed No nitrates, nitrites or preservatives Omega-3 eggs from cage-free chickens
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Whole Grains
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Dandelion Greens Eggplant Endive Escarole Grapefruit Greens (turnip, collard, mustard, dark lettuce) Green beans Peppers Jerusalem artichoke Kale Lemons Melons of all sorts Mushrooms Onions, garlic, chives, leeks, scallions, green onions, shallots, etc. Pears Pea pods Peppers, Green, Red, Orange and Yellow Hot peppers Radish Rutabaga Sea Vegetables (Kelp, Nori, Arami, Hijiki, Wakame, Dulse, Kombu) Swiss chard
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Spinach Sprouts of all kinds Summer squash Tomatoes Turnips Water Chestnut Watercress Winter squash Zucchini
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Condiments
yy Fruit-sweetened catsup such as Westbrae brand yy Unsweetened UnKetchup from Westbrae yy Salsa (no added sweetener) yy Mustard (sugar-and preservative-free) yy All natural spice rubs for fish, meat or poultry yy Marinades
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More delicious recipes can be found in Dr. Perricones latest book AGE-less Face, AGE-less Mind (Ballantine Books) and at wholefoodsmarket.com
of years. Honey comes in at 55 on glycemic index (GI). Although experts recommend keeping your food choices under 50 on the glycemic index, 55 is not bad for a sweetener. Choose raw, organic, unfiltered honey; darker honeys, such as those made from buckwheat, have greater levels of antioxidants than lighter varieties.
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Beverages
yy Water (pure spring water like Fiji or Poland Spring) yy Acai pulp (Sambazon has unsweetened products) yy Organic black tea yy Organic green tea yy Organic white tea yy Herbal teas yy Pomegranate juice (unsweetened) yy Cocoa (made with pure cocoa powder and stevia or agave) yy Red wine (in moderation)
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