Dr. Gourmet's Health & Nutrition Bites
Still no good evidence: herbs for weight loss
Back in 2012 I reported on an article that was a thorough review of the state of the evidence for herbal weight loss supplements, including ephedra, green tea extract, and chromium picolinate. While the author concluded that further research was warranted on green tea extracts, none of the other herbal supplements she covered appeared to be both effective and safe.
Here we are, almost eight years later, and people are still using herbal supplements to try to lose weight. In a recent article in Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism (2020;1-13), a team at the University of Sydney, Australia published a review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of herbal weight loss supplements. Still no good evidence »
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Coumadin
(warfarin) Diet
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Low Sodium Diet
Following a diet that's low in sodium (salt) doesn't have to be bland or boring! With these healthy, low sodium recipes from Dr. Gourmet, you'll be eating well and eating healthy without needing to reach for the salt shaker. Get the book! The Dr. Gourmet Low Sodium Diet: paperback: $19.95 + s/h | PDF: $14.95
Lactose
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
Diabetes Diet
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
The Mediterranean Diet
What is a Mediterranean Diet? Find out how familiar foods are part of this healthy style of
eating.
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The How and Why of Eating Healthy
Simple, straightforward articles on eating healthy in the real world. The How and Why of Eating Healthy.
A Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnant or planning to be? Diet tips, do's and don'ts for your pregnancy. A Healthy Pregnancy
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Featured Recipes
Moroccan Chili with Harissa Yogurt
The recipe calls for Moroccan style spices including the red pepper flakes. You can make this milder by reducing the amount or leaving them out. Likewise, the yogurt sauce can be served either plain or with the harissa for added spiciness. Tailor this to your palate.
Harissa Shrimp with Black Lentils
Lentils' great flavor and texture are somewhat neutral and make a great vehicle or complement to other ingredients, and that is especially true with this Harissa Shrimp. The shrimp part of this recipe is great on its own and can be served over rice or quinoa, for example, but the color and texture of the black lentils makes this a beautiful dish.
Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is something of an invention, it appears. The histories trace its roots to the 1950s and the three owners of the Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi, India. It is now a staple of most curry shops and Indian restaurants in London. It is even more common in the U.S., now even showing up as convenience meals.