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    Pericone diet for Acne

    Has anybody tried the Pericone diet for Acne???

    Essentially, it is a low Glycemic Index, moderate protein, moderate fat plan that includes lots of colorful fruits and veggies. Among the no-no's are:
    • any and all grains except barley and steel-cut oats and flax seed. That means no wheat or wheat products, no breakfast cereal, no pasta, no rice, and no bread
    • all hydrogenated and trans fats
    • Potatoes
    • corn
    • my beloved coffee (but tea is OK)
    This is tough b/c I am a vegetarian AND I am also cooking fo rmy husband and son. So while I could concievably live on tofu, salads, and fruit; THEY would not survive on it.

    I had almost quit smoking when I started on this, and cutting back on the coffee made my niccotine cravings almost unbearable.

    When I try to eliminate wheat, the sugar cravings are unbelievable. I ate 3 hearshy bars one night!!

    Has anybody else done this? Has it been worth the struggle? Any sugestions?

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    so, what can you eat on the diet?

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    Sort of sounds like the Atkins diet to me. That's alot of stuff you have to avoid there.


    So basically it's fruits, veggies, and meat. Blah. I like my rice, pasta, & whole wheat.

    What else is there that has to be avoided? What about dairy foods?

    I know that when I eat mixed nuts, my face breaks out.

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    Why would you even consider a diet like this? No offense, but it sounds hokey.

    You can eat whatever the fuck you feel like, you just need to get off your butt and exercise.

    It took me a long time to figure that out, I know it's so simple but I'm one of those "can't see the forest..." kind of people.

    So now I eat what I want and exercise.

    If you are worried about acne, have you tried different cleansers, and cremes? I know one of the guys I went to school with had it bad; and his Dr. told him to go tot he tanning bed. He had to wipe his face with slcohol before going and right after he got done, and in like 4-6 weeks it was like he never had it to begin with.
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    I've not done the Perricone diet, but I can tell you that the reason you are going through these weird "cravings" etc, is simply because your body is going through withdrawl. That's why giving up carbs is so hard. Most of us eat "bad" carbs. Refining kills the good stuff in the products, but it also makes our bodies process those refined stuff (sugar, flour, etc) into sugar in our bodies. It's highly addictive...which is one of the reasons these companies do it...to keep life-long customers.

    If you resist the urge to eat this stuff...give yourself 30 days. I know it sounds hard (it is), but instead of giving in, drink water. Water will help flush your body and you'll notice that your cravings come less often and with less intensity. The same goes for coffee and smoking (been there, done that).

    Hope this helps!

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    I do want to say that I've read through the Perricone Diet and it sounds pretty good. It's not about eating "nothing", but about not putting "impure" things into your body (trans fats is in just about everything on the shelves these days unless you shop at Whole Foods type stores). You can still eat rice, but not white rice...which doesn't have that much in the way of nutrition, anyways. On the Perricone diet, you still have a huge menu to choose from. But, it steers you away from foods that have excessive oils--like fried foods (clogs pores) but that has natural oils in it (avocados). Cutting out red meats and replacing it with Salmon is good.

    Anyways, it's a good diet. It's NOT ok to eat whatever you want. It's not about just "getting off your ass and exercising". It's about putting healthy foods into your body if your goal is to have a "healty" body and not just a "skinny/toned" one.

    I don't like Atkins, but I really do like the Perricone diet...I may just start it myself.

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    ^sounds kinda like the South Beach diet.

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    I am attempting this diet because I have been fighting Acne for 25 years and I want it gone before the wrinkles set in! And yes, I have tried EVERYTHING on the market (OTC and prescription). IT all works a little, but none of it works forever.

    What I can eat on this diet is eggs, yogurt, fruit, vegetables other than starchy ones, tofu & other soy products, barley, steel-cut oatmeal, tea, and lots and lots of water. I could also have salmon if I were so inclined, but being a vegetarian, I think I'll pass. This is not a problem for me, since I like all that stuff. The cravings are what is killing me.

    Thanks for the input, Venus. I will just have to grit my teeth and hang on a little longer.


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    awww hang in there sweetie... its supposed to be a good diet for acne... although kitana i can understand what you mean, i dont agree with a diet that cuts out entire food groups, but when all of your options are out, like colleens are, you do what you have to do... good luck colleen hunny!!!! *Muah!*


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    Quote Originally Posted by colleen
    I have tried EVERYTHING on the market (OTC and prescription). IT all works a little, but none of it works forever.
    Have you tried NOTHING?

    What I mean is, I battled moderate acne from age 12 to about age 28...what finally seemed to help was washing my face LESS, and when I did, using a very gentle cleanser--specifically, dermatologist recommended Cetaphil. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes those harsh chemicals--benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, etc--can actually exacerbate the problem. They're too drying, and your skin tries to balance back out by producing even more oil. I ended up not washing my face for several days at a time (oh, and oil-slick city, believe me!), and after a while it started to clear up. I'm back to washing every day, but just once a day, and only with Cetaphil.

    Just thought I'd share my experience, maybe it could work for you too...

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    colleen, have you tried limiting your grains first?

    the perricone diet doesnt have the greatest reviews.

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    Has anybody else done this? Has it been worth the struggle? Any sugestions?
    Yes, I have done it, though not the Pericone diet per se. About five years ago I stopped eating refined sugar and grains entirely, with occasional indulgences saved for when I'm on a date and need to share a chocolate dessert to prime the pump, so to speak. Ahem. But I digress...

    Make this change in your lifestyle a gradual process; good health isn't about changing one or two things about your daily existence--it's about changing your entire attitude toward health and healthy living. First, start by eliminating the grains (breads and pastas) from your diet. The reason you crave grains is because they become complex sugars in your blood, to which you become addicted. As you purge these foods from your diet, you'll be able to wean yourself off of the other refined sugars as well because you won't feel the need to eat bread and pasta and processed foods.

    When I eliminated grains from my diet, the condition of my skin and hair improved dramatically, and I'd suffered from cystic acne for a long time prior to my change in diet.

    I've not done the Perricone diet, but I can tell you that the reason you are going through these weird "cravings" etc, is simply because your body is going through withdrawl. That's why giving up carbs is so hard. Most of us eat "bad" carbs. Refining kills the good stuff in the products, but it also makes our bodies process those refined stuff (sugar, flour, etc) into sugar in our bodies. It's highly addictive...which is one of the reasons these companies do it...to keep life-long customers.

    If you resist the urge to eat this stuff...give yourself 30 days. I know it sounds hard (it is), but instead of giving in, drink water. Water will help flush your body and you'll notice that your cravings come less often and with less intensity. The same goes for coffee and smoking (been there, done that).
    Wise words. All true. Especially the importance of water--it purges your system of toxins and processed additives.

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    I spent a year on a diet similar- no grains AT ALL, no sugar, no nightshade veggies (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, green pepper). It was tough. I put it all back in when i quit smoking, and will probably take most of it out again when I get to a year without ciggies (2 months left!).

    The gist of the diet is to reduce your intake of inflammatory foods. It's not only for acne- it's the backbone of many 'diets', like the Paleo, Blood Type, glycemic, south beach &etc.

    People do it because it works- I had SO much energy! Built muscle easily, didn't get sick much, no joint pain ever (usually have mild knee pain), cellulite not as noticeable/gone. But again, it's hard. Like, harder than quitting smoking, imo. The wheat was the hardest.

    And I didn't notice that much of an improvement in my skin, I'm sorry to say. A bit, but it's way too restrictive a diet to use just for a bit of skin improvement.

    Have you tried just cutting out caffeine? That did more for my skin than anything I've ever tried.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Casual Observer
    Yes, I have done it, though not the Pericone diet per se. About five years ago I stopped eating refined sugar and grains entirely, with occasional indulgences saved for when I'm on a date and need to share a chocolate dessert to prime the pump, so to speak. Ahem. But I digress...

    Make this change in your lifestyle a gradual process; good health isn't about changing one or two things about your daily existence--it's about changing your entire attitude toward health and healthy living. First, start by eliminating the grains (breads and pastas) from your diet. The reason you crave grains is because they become complex sugars in your blood, to which you become addicted. As you purge these foods from your diet, you'll be able to wean yourself off of the other refined sugars as well because you won't feel the need to eat bread and pasta and processed foods.

    When I eliminated grains from my diet, the condition of my skin and hair improved dramatically, and I'd suffered from cystic acne for a long time prior to my change in diet.



    Wise words. All true. Especially the importance of water--it purges your system of toxins and processed additives.

    Remember, acne is an inside job. It's not a condition that originates from the outside.

    Casual, do you still eat meat? Organic, or? How about fruits and veggies? I read that you should limit dairy products and salt. Is this the same diet you are on?

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    Casual, do you still eat meat? Organic, or? How about fruits and veggies? I read that you should limit dairy products and salt. Is this the same diet you are on?
    Yes, but not very much meat and not very often. And I do organic as often as I can--meat and veggies. Most of my diet is salads, whole food burritos and Clif Bar Builder's Bars--lots of soy protein.

    I've never liked salt on anything, save for what is naturally occurring in most foods.

    In keeping with purging myself of processed foods, I haven't eaten dairy of any consequence in a long, long time. The side effect of that is now I seem to be much more sensitive to it--which has only really mattered when I eat ice cream, which is hardly ever. Cheese in small amounts doesn't bother me. Dairy does aggravate most people's skin however, since it introduces animal enzymes that you can't process.

    I'm not on a structured diet per se, merely a diet that is completely lacking in processed or refined foods, almost no grains or dairy, as much organic meat and veggies as possible and generally higher in protein than anything else. I wish I'd discovered the truth about processed and refined foods when I was 20 rather than 30. This diet in combination with my gym routine has me in the best shape I've ever been in my entire life--for a fat, balding, toothlessly slobbering PL, of course.

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    I have to have a diet like the one you are talking about because of soy allergy (& many cheap processed food have soy as a filler.) Look into ethnic foods, like Indian, Central & South American, Asian etc....many countries use different dietary staples as ours and they're better for you. In fact, immigrants start to get sick when they switch to American foods upon arriving here- you are what you eat, and your body knows it.
    As for acne, I have accepted occasionally breakouts will be part of life (genetics.) I am also too lazy to give up some foods I know cause excess sebum. Life's too short to have a boring diet. Also wash my face less- saves money on cleanser. Is there a Clinique counter in your area? They do consultations for skincare- I have a high opinion of their methods.
    Try Evening Primrose Oil supplements- they're a Godsend for complexion.

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    Madmaxine, now that you mentioned that....

    My brother also suffers from acne, not as bad as when he was a teen but a few.
    Anyway, when he went to Colombia on vacation, he ate all the same shit we eat here. Rice, beans, bread....etc. And the beach water. He said his skin was super clear over there. He didn't do anything different over there. Came back here to the U.S. and his skin turned to shit again.

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    I have a bad acne problem too...........i never had acne my whole entire life, until i turned 19 and it's still going.
    I love bread......No no......i LOVE bread..... and a few months ago i tried the atkins diet (which sounds like the one you described)
    because of my great love of bread i only lasted maybe a week on this diet. but what's wierd is, for the first time in years my acne went completely away. ........just like that......gone.....

    I have to be honest with myself though and for me anyway.....i think the reason i have acne is because of my extreme diet. That would explain why it started when i was 19 and hasn't gone away. I think my body has been deprived of certain nutritional essentials for way to long. just my 2 cents and personal issues

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    Vyanka- it might have been the sea water and/or a lack of stress on vacation...people break out for different reasons.
    I cut most bread out of my diet (starch sugar reduction) & now only break out from the monthly cycle.
    I know it's kinda yucky, but the egg yolk mask does wonders (Vitamin B) for acne.

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    Preservatives in foods are also a huge factor. Vyanka, while he may have been eating the same TYPES of foods...chances are, they did not have the same preservatives in them. I would bet that even if he cut out all preservatives (meaning fresh foods every day) he would see a big change in his acne.

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    Venus Goddess, yes....I have to agree. I bet it's the shit they put in foods here so we can get addicted to it. And if we get addicted to it, that's how co.'s make their money. Those preservative's is what fucks up skin and weight, while these ppl get rich.
    Madmaxine, I'm guessing that and the combo of sea water. Since sea water does make your skin clean.

    I do want to stop drinking coffee though. Problem is, I have to have it in the morning. VG, how did you gradually quit drinking coffee?

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    Well, I decided I couldn't cut out everything at once and still keep my sanity. SO I nixed bread, grain, and sugar first. I am having hot flashes and a few cravings. Once I am over that, I will cut out the cigs again.

    Sadly, no change in my skin yet . . . . . Anybody know how long this might take?

    Also, does anybody have anything for the hot flashes? While not life-threatening, they are uncomfortable and annoying, and contribute to my general crabbiness if not eating any flour or sugar.


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    Colleen, the "hot flashes" you're describing might be from your blood sugar dipping very low, which also would contribute to your sugar and carb cravings. Do you find yourself getting a little light-headed, nauseous, cranky, and then break a sweat? This will probably correct itself as your body gets used to it's new healthier diet, most people find it really improves after three days. If it keeps happening after meals, you might want to add a little more protein in. I can't eat fruit on an empty stomach, for example, I have to add a little yogurt or peanut butter to cut the sugar.

    The other thing I wanted to mention is that, judging from your red hair in your avatar and the number of years and products you've tried with no success, you might actually be suffering from rosacea rather than run of the mill acne. Especially if you also have fair skin, flush/blush easily and are of Northern European descent. I'd go to your dermatologist either way, but if it is rosacea, they also recommend avoiding caffeine, chocolate, spicy foods and alcohol. Photofacials are supposed to really help too. Good luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vyanka
    I do want to stop drinking coffee though. Problem is, I have to have it in the morning. VG, how did you gradually quit drinking coffee?
    Well, I am of the mind-set that you either do something or you don't. I quit coffee (and cigarettes) cold turkey. The first week was the hardest (and the first few days were absolute hell). But, everytime I had the urge or "craving" for coffe (or cigarettes) I drank a glass of water. The first few days, I spent my time just sitting in the bathroom. LOL After the first week, the headaches subsided...and while I needed coffee before to be able to "wake up", I started finding that, as I drank more water and no coffee or cigarettes I was sleeping better and more fitfully so I was waking up more energized and refreshed.

    But, drink water every time you have a craving for something. You'll notice that your cravings start becoming fewer and farther between. You may feel like you're drinking 20 gallons of water a day for the first few days, but after that, you'll be drinking less and less water due to cravings.

    You'll notice the most change after the first two weeks. It'll take about that long to completely flush all of the "toxins" out of your body. Then, it's just a matter of changing habits...which is so much easier when you don't feel like you "need" something.

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