Daily Perricone

Cauliflower Gratin
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 oz pancetta, chopped
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 oz Muenster cheese, thinly sliced

Preparation

Preheat [...]

Cold Watercress and Avocado Soup
Serves 4

2 bunches watercress, chopped
1 liter chicken stock
4 avocados, peeled, sliced
4 stems coriander, chopped
1 pint plain, natural yogurt
2T crème fraiche
Salt [...]

Enjoy this recipe sneak peek from Dr. Perricone’s new book, Forever Young!
Watercress & Brie-Topped Artichoke Hearts
Yields 18 servings
Ingredients

One 9oz box of frozen artichoke hearts
2/3 cup cooked chopped watercress (2 bunches trimmed)
1 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp [...]

Move over salmon, chia seeds are becoming the new omega-3 superstar.  A staple food for the peoples of Mexico for centuries, they are also the primary fuel that sustains the legendary Tarahumara runners, arguably the greatest long distance runners in the world.  These tiny seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, contain very [...]

With the 4th of July coming up, be sure to add some green to your grill.  Vegetables are a healthy alternative or supplement to traditional barbecue fare.
Grilled Asparagus
Yields 2 servings
Ingredients

½ lb fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black [...]

To keep insulin levels stable, it’s best to practice grazing and eat four to five small, well-balanced meals per day.  The value of eating several small meals is you never overload your body with sugar or nutrients.
When putting together a small meal or snack, be sure to include a protein, a good source of carbohydrates, [...]

These are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hamburgers. Skip the bun and serve with refreshing crisp greens!
Caribbean Fish Burgers
Yields 3 servings
Ingredients:
• 18 ounces raw boneless, skinless salmon, chopped fine
• ½ cup minced red onion
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
• 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, [...]

Herbs and spices provide wonderful boosts of flavor, but you need to read package labels carefully.  Some, like garlic salt and onion salt, are too high in sodium.  Instead, use only fresh garlic, onions, and scallions for seasoning.  Others, such as chili mix, are high in sugar and salt.  Health food stores often sell herbs [...]

This fresh, light and cool seafood salad is a refreshing dish for hot summer days. A traditional dish of Peru, as well as a favorite in coastal towns in Mexico and Ecuador, this seafood salad is traditionally “cooked” in lime juice. The acid in the lime juice breaks down the protein in the fish resulting [...]

Condiments can be a healthy way to spice up summer meals.  Here are some of our favorites, and others to stay away from.
Recommended:

Mustards (smooth and grainy – without honey)
Sugar-free Salsa
Fresh Lemon Juice mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tabasco [...]