Recently researchers in Sweden compared the effects on appetite and satiety of eating rye porridge for breakfast or a similar number of calories of whole wheat bread (Phys Behdoi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.10.023). Why rye porridge? When rye grains are processed into whole grain rye flakes for porridge the [...]
Chef Tim Says….
Pistachios are my favorite nuts. Most people think of them as a snack, and they are a great choice for something to nibble on, not just because they are delicious but they are also really good for you.
If you’ve been following Dr. Gourmet for more than a little while, you’re probably aware that I feel that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Studies show that those who eat breakfast have better cholesterol scores, lower Body Mass Index and tend [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: My husband’s borderline diabetes is compounded with a high potassium count. This makes it very difficult to maintain a Mediterranean diet. Do you have recipes or advice for this particular problem?
A: There [...]
Processed Meat That’s Not Processed?
We know that eating more processed meats, such as luncheon meats, sausage, bacon and hot dogs, have been linked to an increased risk of both heart disease and diabetes.
I don’t think we’re [...]
Dr. Tim Says….
I’m a fan of breakfast. Those of you who follow Dr. Gourmet know how important breakfast is. In fact, I think that breakfast is so important that I made it the first chapter of my new book, Just Tell Me What To [...]
Yam and Leek Tortilla
I love the yams diced and cooked with the leek like home fries and then made into a tortilla. It’s really delicious and a complete breakfast.
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: I want to know if Fiber One cereal from General Mills is OK to eat when you have gout. I need to eat it every day because I have Diverticulosis.
Also can I [...]
Dr. Tim Says….
I have spent the last twenty-five years or so talking about what youshould be eating. Last week I began a discussion of what not to eat. I can’t say that I have deliberately avoided talking about what you shouldn’t be eating, it’s more that I [...]
Tortilla with Yams
I have seen dozens of variations of Spanish tortillas. Some are great and others not so much. Some use diced or cubed potatoes and others mashed or whipped potatoes. This one I haven’t [...]