Jump start your program with Perricone's Three-Day Nutritional Face Lift™, which he first described in his book "Perricone Prescription". We calculated Weight Watchers points for your convenience.
• 3 egg omelet and/or 4-6 oz. grilled salmon
I do not recommend smoked salmon or lox on the three-day diet because of the salt intake
4-6 points: 4 p. for 4 oz. salmon; 6 p. for 6 oz. salmon or for 3 eggs
• ½ cup cooked oatmeal (not instant)
Cooked oatmeal is a great source of fiber, low glycemic carbohydrates
1 point: cook 1/4 cup of dry oatmeal
• 2” wedge of cantaloupe or 1/3 cup fresh berries
Cantaloupe is very hydrating to the skin and contains important antioxidants – blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries are high in antioxidants
1 point
• No Juice, No Coffee or Toast
If you normally drink large amounts of coffee, drink black or green tea to prevent caffeine withdrawal
0 points
• 8 - 12 oz. spring water
0 points
• 4-6 oz. grilled salmon
Option: you can also use canned salmon and mix a little mayo and fresh squeezed lemon
4-6 points: 4 p. for 4 oz. salmon; 6 p. for 6 oz. salmon
• 2 cups green salad
made with romaine lettuce or other dark leafy greens Dressing: extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon to taste
1 point (for olive oil)
• 1 kiwi fruit or cantaloupe and berries as above
1 point
• 8 – 12 oz. spring water
0 points
• 1 apple
1 point
• 2 oz. slice of turkey breast or 6 oz. plain yogurt
1-2 points: 2 p. for 2 oz. turkey or 1 p. for 1/2 cup yogurt
• Small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds
Great source of fatty acids and folic acid
1 point: 6 almonds or 5 hazelnuts or 3 walnut halves
• 4-6 oz. grilled salmon
4-6 points: 4 p. for 4 oz. salmon; 6 p. for 6 oz. salmon
• green salad as described above
1 point (for olive oil)
• ½ cup steamed veggies
Especially asparagus, broccoli, spinach, etc. NO root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, beets, parsnips, etc
0 points
• Cantaloupe and berries
1 point
• 8 – 12 oz. spring water
• 1 pear or apple
1 point
• 2 oz. slice chicken or turkey breast or 6 oz. plain yogurt
1-2 points: 2 p. for 2 oz. turkey or 1 p. for 1/2 cup yogurt
• Small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds
Great source of fatty acids and folic acid
1 point: 6 almonds or 5 hazelnuts or 3 walnut halves
This sounds like a lot of points! Even if you opt for smaller, 4 oz. portions of salmon and yogurt for snacks, 24 points might be more than the daily limit for some of us. We suggest the following substitutions:
• 2 oz. grilled salmon for breakfast
2 points instead of 4
• 3 egg whites omelet instead of 3 egg omelet
1 point instead of 6
• 2 hard boiled egg whites with red caviar
Discard egg yolks and spread 1 tablespoon of red caviar on egg whites
2 point instead of 6
Eat more vegetable if you are hungry - vegetable are zero-point products. Drink more water and tea!
Comments
Salmon
This is a lot of salmon to eat! Do you suggest to repeat the same menu for all three days? Good think I like salmon, but I am not sure I still will after 3 meals a day for 3 days. Is there any other alternative? May be grilled chicken on a salad?
Re: Salmon
You don't have to eat salmon 3 times a day but eating it 2 times a day (just for 3 days!) is required. Dr. Perricone says: "You must eat salmon twice a day for the ideal effects of the DMAE, astaxanthin and the essential fatty acids in the salmon to take effect. This will increase radiance, glow and firmness to the skin".
Face lift
So, I did. I ate salmon 2 times a day for 3 days. It was very tasty and I think I looked great. But couple of days later I looked in the mirrow and thought that all of the salmon effect was gone. Should I consider salmon diet?