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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Perricone– respected physician, award-winning research scientist, and trusted expert on he... read full description

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Feb 10, 2011
Rhonda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Quick read (read it in a day) that's full of some of the most interesting, helpful food-related research I've found in one convenient place. Dr. Perricone is both a board certified dermatologist and nutritionist, and his scientic research has won awards in diet and anti-aging. What he says in this book "clicked" with me, based on what I learned after working over twenty years in the medical field. The results of his studies are quite logical.

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Jan 05, 2009
Kelly rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is backed by a lot of science, which is unusual for this type of book. Be prepared to eat lots of fish.
Sep 06, 2010
Ron rated it: 2 of 5 stars
This is a pretty basic book that focuses on the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods, which basically means foods high in antioxidants that don't cause spikes in blood sugar. Has the same problem as almost every other diet book, however. The diet plan he gives you is too fucking diverse. I'm never going to eat that many different kinds of foods in a whole week, much less within the span of one day. In summary, just eat your veggies. And wild Salmon, and an apple (or 3) a day. Will do.
Apr 27, 2011
Marie added it
Interesting concept with excellent ideas, but the success seems to be directly linked to buying the bulk of supplements through the Perricone institute.
Feb 13, 2010
Denise rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Dr. Perricone suggests anti-inflammatory ways to eat, exercise and reduce the stress that causes inflammation and weight gain. He has a list of supplements to help in weight loss and here again the benefits of omega-3's is documented.
May 11, 2010
Angie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I'll use different bits and pieces of this book, but I wasn't sold on the whole thing.
Jan 23, 2012
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Jan 17, 2012
Karen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Oct 26, 2011
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Sep 08, 2011
Kiara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 10, 2011
Cassi rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jun 25, 2011
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Jun 22, 2011
Kyle rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 29, 2011
Richard Alan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 24, 2011
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Jan 04, 2011
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Oct 02, 2010
Warren rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Feb 02, 2010
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Jul 15, 2009
Jen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 06, 2009
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