The Perricone Prescription calls for three meals, one mid-afternoon and one after-dinner snack. Each meal and snack must include recommended sources of protein, carbohydrates and fat in the form of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Meals should be evenly spaced out throughout the day and eight to ten glasses of water should be consumed.

A typical menu for the day looks like this:

BREAKFAST
Mushroom omelet with Canadian bacon and melon

LUNCH
Salmon, Caesar salad and ½ apple

DINNER
Grilled halibut, Greek Salad, asparagus and melon.

SNACK
2 slices of turkey, 4 macadamia nuts and a small peach

Anti-inflammatory supplementation is also an integral part of Perricone’s plan for fighting inflammation. He also endorses regular exercise to complete the equation for overall wellness