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 [...]
I’ve reported extensively on the role that a high-fiber diet plays on the prevention and management of diabetes in both adults (for example: Whole Grains, Bran Fiber and Diabetes, Bite 5/26/10) and children (A Little More Fiber Can Help You Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes, Bite [...]
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Q: I see in this question about oatmeal how much oats we should not consume. What I don’t see there is what is the recommended amount is per day. Any ideas?
I’ve said over and over that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It keeps your metabolism up, helps you avoid injudicious snacking, and keeps you satisfied until lunch so that you don’t overeat. People who skip breakfast tend to eat more calories throughout the [...]
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Q: I really enjoy trying some of your recipes; I am a cancer survivor and am always looking for healthier food ideas. Your recipe for Salmon in Parchment with Mangoes – is it possible to use foil for the pockets instead of parchment?
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: I have been told that if you are on a very strict diet you should not eat past 7 o’clock. Some others say 9. Is this true? Also, does that mean no calories at all past the time or no big meal. [...]
We know that breakfast can help you lose weight and that those who skip breakfast tend to have a higher Body Mass Index than those who do eat breakfast. If you eat breakfast, you’re also less like to snack during the rest of [...]