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Here at DrGourmet.com you'll find everything you need to eat great food that's great for you. Try a healthy recipe. Learn about the hows and whys of eating healthy. Get your own customized two-week meal plan for yourself and your family - it's free!
Today's Review
The Glutino products that we've reviewed have been a bit inconsistent. Granted, it's tough to make gluten-free foods when the main ingredient is wheat flour, as with pasta or pizza dough (not to mention bread!). We rated two of Glutino's frozen pizzas a while back and they were pretty good. They used brown rice, which makes for a better crust - they were nice and crispy.
Gluten-free products tend to be lower in fiber than the same foods made with wheat flour, because the flours that offer some similiarity to wheat flours are themselves low in fiber. So most pizzas made with rice flour are usually very low in fiber, coming in at only 1 or 2 grams per serving. I was happy to see two new Glutino pizzas made with rice flour and coming in at 3 times the fiber (6 grams). Read today's Review | Sign up for our newsletters!
Healthy Diet Information
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
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Featured Recipes
Maple Sage Carrots | Low Sodium Version
The little baby carrots are not really baby carrots. They're grown up carrots that are cut to look like baby carrots. They are a little more expensive, but it makes it easier because you don't have to prep them.
Mustard Vinaigrette Green Beans
There might be an argument for using a pound of beans for the amount of dressing, but I wanted to make sure that there was no feeling of any skimping on the sauce. There's enough to make this simple side dish rich and tasty. When I asked my wife to taste these she said, "Wow, that's the stuff." We both had to tear ourselves away from the bowl (not that it matters all that much since there are almost no calories).
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The Quality Calorie Diet
Create customized two-week meal plans for you and your entire family, including printable shopping lists for each week. Uses leftovers for lunches and dinners later in the week - and allows you to choose frozen meals when you know you won't have time to cook. Find out more about our free online diet planner!
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.
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.
Dr. Tim Says....
I don't write about exercise a lot because it's not my specialty. While
I know a lot about it, exercise regularly myself and always talk with my
patients about it, the Dr. Gourmet website is about food and nutrition. We've
begun to incorporate exercise into our mission because of its importance
and you'll see more info in the future on this topic. Exercise
and Supplements
Ask Dr. Gourmet
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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
People ask me all the time what I eat day to day. "Do you cook every
night?" is a frequent question. I do eat out but mostly I cook, partly
because I love being in the kitchen but also to create recipes and do research
for DrGourmet.com. As a result, it's not very common for me to cook the same
dish twice in the Harlan household. As with most of us, however, there are
evenings when I just don't have the time to cook and need to make something
quick and easy. Quick and Easy Does It
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.
Ingredients
Specific information about hundreds of ingredients
in the Dr. Gourmet kitchen. Read
all about them!
The Health of It All....
This is an index
of the sidebars included in recipes. These short tidbits of information can
help answer questions on everything from Omega-3 Fats in fish to whether to
cook chicken with the skin on or not. Want to know about garlic and cholesterol?
Is it okay to eat eggs or not? It's all here.