Madonna, Salmon, and The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Last month, Madonna, the ageless iconic superstar, announced to the world that she was embarking on a ‘salmon retox’ program to “knock 12 years off of her appearance.”
While it might be ambitious to think we can knock more than a decade off of our looks, think again. If anything can do it, it is the anti-inflammatory diet, nutritional supplements rich in antioxidants and skin care topicals. This is because inflammation is responsible for many of the internal and external signs of aging.
Madonna’s truly inspiring history of determination and commitment will go a long way in helping her achieve her goals.
This week we’ll look at more about the benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle.
Hi ~
I am very interested in trying your 3 day and 28 day diet, but I have a reservation. I have a very sensitive digestive system to begin with. There is a problem with combining fruit with protein (or anything else really). Because fruits digest more quickly than protein, it wrecks havoc with my digestion. Also, fruit in the morning makes me feel very spacey.
What would you suggest about this food combining issue.
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Many of Dr. Perricone’s clients follow the food combining philosophy; it’s all about making the diet work for you. What I’d suggest you do is stick to the food combining philosophy while using the menu items within Dr. Perricone’s plan. I’d also suggest you hold off on using fruit first thing in the morning so you can maintain your concentration. So, a sample day on the Perricone diet could look something like this:
Breakfast:
½ cup cooked oats, 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds, 1 tbsp crushed pecans or 3-egg vegetable omelet
Snack
1 apple or celery with almond butter
Lunch
Large salad with chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, vinegar
Snack
Hummus with vegetables or plain yogurt with sliced almonds
Dinner
Salmon, steamed asparagus, large salad or Lentils, brown rice, sautéed zucchini
Hope that helps!
Esther
Esther Blum,MS,RD,CDN,CNS
Registered Dietitian
NV Perricone, MD Flagship
791 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10065
212.734.2537
eblum@nvperriconemd.com