Eating Your Way to Clearer Skin

In the Perricone Acne Diet what you avoid eating is just as important as what you do eat. When you combine a sugar-free, yeast free diet with high quality proteins and stress-reducing exercise like yoga, you can restore you skin to a glowing clear skin.

Clear Skin Menu

It’s all about good fats, high quality proteins, and Low-glycemic carbs. And of course don’t’ forget plenty of spring water! Try these menu options out


Breakfast

2 egg omelet or a 4 to 6 oz piece of grilled or broiled salmon
1/2 cup slow cooked oatmeal topped with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
3 inch cantaloupe or 1/4 cup fresh berries (preferably blueberries)
8 oz spring water
Green or Black Tea

Lunch

4 to 6 ounces of grilled salmon or sardines packed in olive oil
2 cups romaine lettuce dressed with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste
2 inch slice of cantaloupe and 1/4 cup fresh berries
8 oz spring water

Snack

Apple
6 oz plain yogurt
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
8 oz spring water

Dinner

4 to 6 oz grilled salmon
2 cups romaine lettuce dressed with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste
1/2 cup steamed vegetables (especially bright green vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, spinach)
2 inch cantaloupe
8 oz spring water
Evening Snack
2 oz sliced Turkey Breast

What to Avoid

• White flour (pasta, bread, and muffins)
• Sugar (cake and cookies)
• Fruit juices
• Dried fruits
• Aged cheese
• Milk and soy
• Vinegar
• Alcohol
• Mushrooms
• Coffee

Don’t forget to get your beauty sleep and reduce stress with moderate exercise. You’ll see clearer skin, and feel healthy in no time!

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