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Red Potato Salad

The waxy red potatoes hold together better in a salad than russets. Use Yukon Gold potatoes if you don't want the red skin. The larger red potatoes are easily peeled after boiling – the skins will generally just slip off.

Traditional Carrot Salad

Barbecue sauce is a funny thing. Religion for some and with good reason. The complexities of making a good sauce are debated endlessly. This recipe relies heavily on the brown sugar and jam to create a caramelized glaze on whatever you decide to use it on.

Barbecue Chicken

Barbecue sauce is a funny thing. Religion for some and with good reason. The complexities of making a good sauce are debated endlessly. This recipe relies heavily on the brown sugar and jam to create a caramelized glaze on whatever you decide to use it on.


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Dr. Gourmet's Health & Nutrition Bites

Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.Earlier this year I reported on a study that looked at different ways to present nutrition information on a menu in order to affect the number of calories a person ordered. That study compared displaying the number of minutes walking it would take to burn the calories in each item with the number of miles one would have to walk. The menu presenting calorie numbers along with miles of walking appeared to have the most effect, leading those who selected their meal from that menu presentation to choose 20% fewer calories.

Researchers in Australia recently assessed an even simpler way to present calorie information: using traffic light imagery (Appetite 2013;67:8-15). Almost 1,300 adults responded to an online survey asking them to imagine they were choosing their evening meal from a sample fast food menu. The participants were randomly assigned to choose from one of five menus, all presenting the same food items but differing in the additional information displayed alongside. Red Light / Green Light »

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Zucchini SoupCoumadin (warfarin) Diet

This guide will help you manage your Vitamin K intake while still eating great food. Lists of foods that are high (and low) in Vitamin K, Coumadin-safe recipes and more! Coumadin (warfarin) Diet Information | Get the book! The Coumadin Diet and Cookbook (paperback: $19.95 + s/h) (PDF: $14.95)

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This five-step guide to reducing the burn comes with easy tummy tips and delicious recipes to help you manage your reflux. Managing Your GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn Get the book! The Dr. Gourmet Diet for People with GERD / Acid Reflux: (paperback: $19.95 + s/h)(PDF: $14.95)

Glass of MilkLactose Intolerance Diet

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

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What is the best diet for those with diabetes? A Mediterranean Diet! For diabetics, eating well is THE key to controlling blood sugar. For those with Type 2 diabetes, The Mediterranean Diet seems to help you control your diabetes better, without medication. The Best Diabetes Diet

Resources

Fast Food Guide

Burger and Fries

What are the healthiest choices at fast food restaurants? We've compiled a list: Fast Food Guide

Healthy Eating for Kids

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Healthy snack ideas and diet guide for the children in your life. Healthy Eating for Kids and Young Adults

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Health and nutrition news and what it means for you. Health and Nutrition Bites.

The How and Why of Eating Healthy

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Simple, straightforward articles on eating healthy in the real world. The How and Why of Eating Healthy.

Food Reviews

TV Dinner

We've reviewed frozen meals and convenience foods so you can eat well and eat healthy.

A Healthy Pregnancy

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Pregnant or planning to be? Diet tips, do's and don'ts for your pregnancy. A Healthy Pregnancy