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28-Day Challenge - Day 14

28-Day Challenge – Day 14

Tip of the Day:
Think spinach is only for Popeye? Not anymore.  Calorie for calorie spinach offers more health and anti-aging benefits than most other foods.
When you’re trying to get out the door in the morning, try this recipe next time instead of skipping breakfast. Easy and delicious
Easy Egg Scramble
Ingredients:
4 (cage-free) eggs
1/4 cup organic milk
1 [...]

28 Day Challenge - Day 13

28 Day Challenge – Day 13

Asian Crunch Salad with Grilled Turkey Tenderloin
This salad is a delicious meal made with a number of superfoods. The almonds are high in protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E and other antioxidants and phytochemicals. They are also an excellent source of healthy fats. The turkey is an excellent source of lean protein [...]

28-Day Challenge - Day 5

28-Day Challenge – Day 5

Tip of the Day:
Banish wrinkles and fine lines with vitamin C.

Whenever you need a burst of energy, try our PEP pick me up smoothie.
Pick Me Up PEP Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened yogurt or kefir
1 tbsp Perricone MD PEP
½ cup mixed fruit combo — melon, berries, peaches, nectarines, etc.
Water to thin if needed.
Preparation:
Put in blender and blend [...]

28-Day Challenge - Day 3

28-Day Challenge – Day 3

Tip of the Day:
Today, take the stairs!
Asparagus and Spring Pea Toss
Ingredients:
2 lbs. organic asparagus
1 tbsp. sea salt
1 cup fresh organic peas, shelled
4 tbsp. Organic Unsalted Butter
1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, grated
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. fresh mint, minced
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Fill a large saucepan half full of water. Add one-tablespoon salt and [...]

The Power of Raw Foods

The Power of Raw Foods

A plate of raw vegetables lightly dressed with lemon juice, garlic and a bit of olive oil offers great antioxidant protection.
Try this delicious recipe as part of your commitment to Start Fresh!
Three-Bean Salad
Ingredients
15 ounce can chickpeas
15 ounce can kidney beans
15 ounce can black beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of one freshly squeezed lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin [...]

Remember this Key Fact

Remember this Key Fact

We cannot store protein in our bodies. If you want to keep your face and body firm, toned, lithe and supple, you need to provide it with a fresh supply of high- quality protein every day. That’s three meals a day and two snacks.
Take the 28-Day Start Fresh Challenge and change your life! Click here [...]

Take Me to the Water

Take Me to the Water

Water is a great weapon to put out the inflammation fire that consumes our youth. I drink at least eight glasses of water a day and urge my patients to do the same. Treat yourself to a delicious-tasting glass of spring water, there are many to choose from.
Cheers!
Take the 28-Day Start Fresh Challenge and change [...]

An Exercise Program That Doesn't Quit

An Exercise Program That Doesn’t Quit

Even the best-designed exercise program will fail if it is too difficult and inconvenient to follow. The Wrinkle-Free Fitness Program is designed to fit real lifestyles. Most of my patients balance demands – work, family, school, community. All these commitments require time and energy.
My exercise program is created to be an automatic part of your [...]

28-Day Start Fresh Challenge

28-Day Start Fresh Challenge

This revolutionary plan of action will empower you to firm your skin, tone your figure and improve your overall health! I have designed two weeks worth of daily plans, including menus, and suggested daily exercise. When you have finished the first fourteen days, repeat the daily plans from the beginning to complete the full, four-week program. [...]

Warming Up and Cooling Down

Warming Up and Cooling Down

Warm-ups are necessary to send extra blood to the muscles and joints, so that they can be ready to take on the work of increased activity. Without warm-ups, the muscles are stiff. They can be easily strained and stretching will be uncomfortable – and that means pain. If you prepare your muscles for a workout, [...]