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Choosing Healthy Convenience Foods

We have been reviewing convenience foods here at Dr. Gourmet for a few years. The idea began because my patients talked about eating Lean Cuisine meals. I will admit that at the time I hadn't had a frozen meal in longer than I could remember. Mind you, I love to cook and a lot of folks don't. Likewise, I work to make time to cook because I know that it's the way to living well and living longer.

O.K., that's me but you may be different. You may not like to cook every day or may not feel you have the time. So I took this to heart and we began testing a lot of different convenience foods. Most of these are frozen meals like Lean Cuisine. We've now tasted and reviewed over a hundred such meals and some are pretty darn good and others pretty darn terrible. How to Choose Convenience Foods

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Healthy Diets

Diabetes

For diabetics, eating well is THE key to controlling blood sugar. The great thing is that we know more about how diabetics should be eating than ever before. The biggest news is that for those with Type 2 diabetes, The Mediterranean Diet seems to help you control your diabetes better, without medication. The Diabetes Diet

Coumadin® (warfarin)

If you're taking Coumadin, you need to watch your intake of Vitamin K. This guide will help you manage your diet successfully. Food lists, recipe guides, and more! Coumadin Food and Diet Information

Low-Cholesterol / Low-Fat Diet

Has your doctor told you that you have a problem with your cholesterol? You've come to the right place. The recipes and meal plans on the Dr. Gourmet website are low-fat and low cholesterol. Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Guide

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) / Acid Reflux

Fight GERD with Dr. Gourmet's healthy recipes, with easy "tummy tips" to help you manage your reflux. GERD / Acid Reflux Guide

Low Sodium Recipe Index

Many people need to limit their sodium (salt) intake. Consult this recipe list to find those Dr. Gourmet recipes that will fit into a low sodium diet. Low Sodium Recipe Guide

Lactose Intolerant?

It's not unusual to have difficulty digesting lactose and needing to avoid foods containing cheese or milk. This index will help guide you to Dr. Gourmet recipes you'll safely enjoy. Lactose Intolerant Recipe Guide and More Information

Eating Healthier At Fast Food Restaurants

I have to admit that I seldom eat at fast food joints: I much prefer to eat great food. That said, sometimes you don't have any choice. I've created a listing of items from various fast food restaurants that will help you make healthier choices. Fast Food Guide

 

Healthy Eating for Families

A Healthy Pregnancy

Faith Bontrager, RN, BSN, shares pregnancy menus, diet tips, do's and don'ts for those who are pregnant or who are planning to get pregnant. A Healthy Pregnancy

Healthy Eating for Kids

A healthy diet gives kids a great start on a healthy life. Here are some great snack ideas and guidance for the children in your life. Healthy Eating for Kids and Young Adults

The How and Why of Eating Healthy

I get requests all the time for advice on how to start eating healthy. This section is an ongoing series of simple, straightforward articles on how to eat healthy in the real world. The How and Why of Eating Healthy.

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Featured Recipe

Egg Salad

Yes, you can eat egg salad. The variations I will leave up to you. My brother loves Heinz India Relish and I like capers. I will also say that I have tried this recipe both with the reduced-fat mayonnaise and the non-fat and it makes little difference in flavor.

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Hand on Heart: The Dr. Gourmet Cookbook

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Create customized two-week meal plans for you and your entire family, including printable shopping lists for each week. Use leftovers for lunches and dinners later in the week - and frozen meals when you know you won't have time to cook. Find out more about our free online diet planner!

The Real World Diet Coaching

Whether you are using The Real World Diet or just want to read up on eating healthy, these essays will help you understand the overall How and Why of eating healthy in the real world. Each Monday Dr. Harlan will explain another element of eating healthy in simple, easy-to-understand terms that you can apply to your real life. Just read these in order and you'll know how - and why - to eat healthy.

Health & Diet Resources

The Mediterranean Diet

Research on the Mediterranean Diet forms the basis for all Dr. Gourmet recipes and meal plans, whether it is The Comfort Food Diet, plans for Coumadin® users or diabetics. Find out more about this style of eating and its proven benefits for your health.

Exercise Right!

Video games aren't just for kids! According to a recent report, 53 percent of American adults play video games, and one in five adults (21%) play every day or almost every day. While sedentary behavior is linked to chronic diseases and obesity, new, active video games systems may help you meet your weekly exercise recommendations. Exercise Ideas: Play Video Games!

Dr. Tim Says....

There is mounting evidence that many of us are increasingly deficient in Vitamin D. While there is some controversy about the health impact of this it seems that changes in our diet in the last few years towards fewer foods rich in Vitamin D has led to a much lower intake. Likewise, with the recommendations on avoiding the sun and wearing sunscreen while in the sun to prevent skin cancer we end up with less available Vitamin D (contact with the sun activates our own bodies manufacture of Vitamin D). Vitamin D in Foods

Ask Dr. Gourmet

Have a question about food or health? Dr. Harlan fires up his computer to answer readers' questions, from the appearance of plaque to healthy school lunches. Ask Dr. Gourmet.

Chef Tim Says

I remember the first time I had salade niçoise. I was about twelve or so and working as a busboy at a fancy restaurant in Atlanta called The Bonnie Brooks Farm. It had been just "The Farm" until the new owner bought it from an venerable Atlanta restaurant family, changed the name and installed his wife Bonnie Brooks in the lounge as the main act. Well, actually she was the only act and had been modestly famous in the sixties. Nicoise I Have Known

Dr. Gourmet Reviews

When you can't make the time to cook, Dr. Gourmet has reviewed common convenience foods so you know what's eating well and eating healthy.