Back in the 1960s two researchers theorized that a diet low in fiber meant higher pressure inside the colon, leading to the outpouchings of the wall of the colon that we call diverticula. When these diverticula become inflamed, this is called diverticulitis, and symptoms of [...]
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Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down? A: One of the [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down? A: One of the most common [...] We’ve had a lot of new subscribers recently (welcome!), and I thought it might be helpful for us to share a few of our “greatest hits” or most frequently-asked questions on a variety of topics. You can always check to see if your question, or [...] 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 [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: I drink one cup of green tea daily. I am wondering if taking green tea capsules would give me much more of the health benefits of green tea. Is one cup daily enough to improve blood sugar levels?
We’ve had a lot of new subscribers recently (welcome!), and I thought it might be helpful for us to share a few of our “greatest hits” or most frequently-asked questions on a variety of topics. You can always check to see if your question, [...] Dr. Tim Says…. We know now that nuts and seeds are really good for you. So much research has now shown that they’re a great choice in everything from snacks to being used as part of recipes. One important study shows that nuts added to a Mediterranean Diet [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down? A: One of the most common areas where we have folks restrict potassium is when they [...] Diverticulosis is a sometimes painful condition in which small pouches form in the lining of the colon. If the pouches get irritated or blocked, they can bleed or become infected (which is called diverticulitis), which can lead to lengthy hospital stays.
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