The Perricone Promise: Look Younger, Live Longer in Three Easy Steps

I've read the book, and three days ago, I implemented many of its recommendations - starting with cutting an abundance of sugar out of my diet, eating Alaskan salmon, and almonds for snacks. I have also read criticisms of Perricone in the New York Times and other periodicals. The bottom line is that - science or not - my skin is glowing and smooth in a way I have never experienced without applying shimmering lotions or creams. (I have cronic dry skin.) Yesterday, I didn't have to apply concealor to cover undereye circles for the first time in years. I don't know if it is the green tea, water, olive oil, eating berries, lack of sugar or what. But something is working. And I'm not taking his supplements or using his creams. I am simply paying attention to what I eat, and spending a bit more at the grocery store and when I go out to eat to make healthier choices. Part of the review complaints is the expense of the food. I admit - I am a bit irritated that he is pushing his own expensive supplements and skin products as part of the regimen. But as for the complaints about food - have we really come down to this point in America, where we are willing to spend $250 on the latest ipod but not an extra 5 dollars a day to eat healthier food? Have we become so spoiled in this country by the $5 sugar filled value meal at McDonalds, that we are aghast that nutricious food should cost us more?? I have been guilty of this, too, but this book has me rethinking my priorities.

If you are looking for a magic (and cheap) pill to solve all your problems, you will never be satisfied. I think it's funny when I read all the reviews for this book that complain how expensive Dr. Perricone's products are. First of all, if you read the book you will see that he stresses a healthy lifestyle and presents a very do-able diet that will work wonders by itself. The foods he suggests are reduce inflammation and are high in antioxidants, and will make you healthier on the inside, which will show on the outside (A.K.A. your skin). The products he suggests include supplements and facial creams to help tighten wrinkles on your skin and even out discolorations and such. I actually just tried the diet alone first, and saw dramatic improvements in my skin, so I then tried the products and it got even better! The best part is that I was going to have plastic surgery, but put it on hold to see what dr. perricone's program could do for me.... now, I don't need surgery! I saved $20,000!!! And nobody stuck any needles in my eye to paralyze my muscles the way botox does - stay away from botox! Buy this book if you want to feel and look better, if you can stick to the diet and don't expect anything for free.

An easy to follow guide to feeling years younger (literally within just a few days). And yes, the healthy feeling shows! Energy levels increase, and friends and colleagues notice a difference. The food is delicious and drinking green tea (I bought some wonderful tea from goldenmoontea.com) brings energy without the jitters of coffee. This is not just another diet fad. It is well-balanced good sense for a longer life.

I got an advanced copy of this book because my friend works for WarnerBooks, and he knew I was a fan of Dr. Perricone. Before I opened the book, I was skeptical... thinking it couldn't have anything more useful than The Perricone Prescription, which was great. However, I was mistaken. It has a lot more useful instructions on how to eat - when to eat - what to eat, and how to follow Dr. Perricone's program. I am on day 4 of the 28 day program outlined in the back of the book, and I already feel 5 years younger - I can't wait to see how I feel in 3 1/2 weeks! The recipes he recommends are delicious and I don't ever feel hungry. This book itself is an easy read - the last sections are all outlines of the diet and recipes, so you can read the contents before that pretty quickly. I recommend this to anyone who is over 30 and thinking about trying a diet like south beach - Dr. Perricone follows a lot of the same principals, but the added benefit is you will look younger, too. So, if you want to only get skinny, go on atkins or south beach. If you want to lose weight and not look old, too, read and follow the program in the perricone promise.