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Perricone diet - foods restricted / banned
Dr Perricone recommends that high-GI foods (especially fruits, grains and beans) should be severely limited if a person wants to lose weight and is following the diet specifically as a weight loss diet. In the Perricone Promise, he goes on to say that all the high-GI can be eaten, albeit in very small amounts, only after desired weight loss has been achieved. Dr Perricone does ban the humble potato at all times and does not recommend wheat to be eaten either, but advises that other grains can be used instead of wheat.
Dr Perricone's rule of thumb for foods to avoid - if the food contains flour and/or sugar (or any other sweetener) it will be pro-inflammatory and should be avoided.
“Foods restricted to achieve weight loss ”
For more detailed information about the amount of each food restricted, see the Perricone Diet official web site, which also has an example diet plan.
There is also a one week sample menu, with recipes on Oprah.com
Disclaimer: The advice on this site should be viewed as a general guideline only and it should not replace the advice of a medical professional. Always consult your medical or health care provider to get the advice and care for your particular and individual health, nutrition, diet and fitness circumstances.