Dr. Perricone, Ph.D.

The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Perricone - respected physician, award - winning research scientist, and trusted expert on health and beauty - comes the biggest breakthrough in Weight Loss since Atkins.
Inside The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet - a simple 3-part plan to lose the Fat, the Wrinkles, and the Years, discover:

•  The rejuvenating and slimming secrets of the anti-inflammatory way of eating
•  Which foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes enable us to lose fat while maintaining muscle
•  How to control hormones such as insulin and cortisol to lose weight
•  How to maintain youthful, firm, and radiantly toned skin on the face and body during weight loss

Dr. Perricone recommends Lifeway Kefir as a Superfood in The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet because it is a low-fat probiotic dairy food high in calcium for weight loss and bone health. Kefir is considered one of the 10 top foods for permanent weight loss according to the doctor.

Appetizers and Side Dishes

Basil Lifeway Kefir Dip
Ingredients:

      • 1/2 pound of fresh basil, blanched
      • 1 pint of Plain LowFat Lifeway Kefir
      • 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
      • Sea salt & pepper to taste
 
Blend thoroughly and refrigerate.

Crudites with julienne sliced cucumber,
Zucchini, broccoli, red peppers, cauliflower
 
And grape tomatoes
 
Sliced apples and pears with fresh berries
Assorted olives
Flaxseed crackers
Bowl of almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts
Serve the above arranged on a large platter with bowls of
hummus and basil kefir dip.


 

Mashed Cauliflower Ingredients:       • 1 head cauliflower       • 1/8 Plain NonFat Lifeway Kefir       • Salt and pepper       • Paprika Cook cauliflower until fork tender. Place cauliflower (in pieces), Plain Nonfat Lifeway Kefir , salt and pepper in blender. Whip until smooth. Pour cauliflower into small baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika and bake in hot oven until bubbly.

Desserts

Apple Pie Pie Crust Ingredients:         • 3/4 cup rice flour       • 1 teaspoon honey       • 1/4 tsp sea salt       • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch       • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil       • 2 tablespoons cold water   Preheat oven to 350°. Stir dry ingredients together, making sure cornstarch is evenly distributed. Cut in olive oil and add honey. Add cold water a little at a time until a ball is formed. Roll dough to 1/8" thickness between two sheets of aluminum foil. Peel top sheet of foil off, and invert dough onto a 9" pie pan. Peel off other foil sheet. Prick dough with fork, and bake at 350° for 15 minutes until brown. Pie Filling Ingredients:          • 2 cups firm, tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced       • 1/3 cup raisins (optional)       • 4 large eggs       • 3/4 cup agave syrup       • 1 cup Plain LowFat or Plain NonFat Lifeway Kefir       • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract       • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon       • 1/4 teaspoon salt   Preheat oven to 375°. Spread apples and raisins evenly in unbaked pie shell. In a blender, combine the eggs, agave syrup, yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, and blend until creamy. Pour this custard over the apples and bake for about 1 hour, or until set. Allow to cool before serving.