Dr. Gourmet's Health & Nutrition Bites
When questionable research still proves something
My Health & Nutrition Bites are intended to share with you current, relevant health and nutrition research, explaining why it's important and how you can apply the results to your life. I look for randomized, controlled trials or large prospective studies and I almost never report on research in animals.
On a few occasions I've reported on lower quality research, especially when that research has generated some media interest. I want you to know what to look for so you can better evaluate the research for yourself.
On the other hand, sometimes that poor-quality research does prove something - just not what the authors thought they were proving.
In the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition a team of Australian researchers published an article entitled "Effects of Mediterranean diet supplemented with lean pork on blood pressure and markers of cardiovascular risk: findings from the MedPork trial". Pork in a Mediterranean Diet »
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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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We've reviewed frozen meals and convenience foods so you can eat well and eat healthy.
News You Can Use
Get the facts - based on peer-reviewed research - on health and nutrition. We report on the latest nutrition news and tell you how you can use it in your daily life. Health and Nutrition Bites.
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
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a terrific vehicle for many great flavors. Today's new recipe is a riff on Cacio y Pepe (linguine with pepper) and is a great example. So easy to toss together, and as a base for a piece of fish or grilled chicken it makes a simple yet elegant meal.
Pasta alla Norma
I first saw the recipe for this dish and was a bit skeptical. The first version of the recipe that I read was intriguing because I love eggplant and am always looking for something new. Most of the recipes call for canned tomatoes, and the instructions create an essentially basic tomato sauce with the addition of the eggplant and cheese. Some roast the eggplant and others don't (with the latter I would think that the eggplant would just end up too mushy).
I decided to roast the eggplant, so roasting fresh tomatoes was a natural fit. I love using grape or cherry tomatoes. The smaller tomatoes are full of tomatoey flavor: almost but not quite like a fresh, homegrown summer season tomato. I will often roast a few with some shallots and capers to put on top of otherwise plain grilled fish.