Q: I am on warfarin (Coumadin) and a restricted fat and cholesterol diet. The legumes I use in my diet now cause me some digestive upset. I stopped using probiotics because they might change my warfarin level. I see Align advertised on your web page, would that [...]
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Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: Can you shed any light on the benefits or misconceptions of agave nectar especially as it relates to Type II diabetics and the glycemic index? Is it just a bunch of hype or can agave nectar (when used properly) be a useful and safe [...] Q: I have been hearing a lot about the positive affects of Resveratrol. Could I take that supplement along with Coumadin (warfarin)? A: There’s no evidence at all that resveratrol is beneficial. None, nada, zip. There is [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: I am very worried about my father’s health. He eats a hamburger, french fries and Coke almost every day and he rarely eats any vegetables. He has incredibly high cholesterol and blood pressure, type II diabetes, liver and kidney problems and an alleged potassium [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: I’ve been following a Weight Watchers type diet for 2 1/2 months now. I’m 44 yrs old, 5′4″ and weigh just over 150 lbs. In the past, as recently as last year, I have been able to go a month or two with a [...] 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 [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: I was reading your article about BMI and WHR today. I didn’t understand what one had to do with the other. What is a good Waist to Hip Ratio and what is a bad one? A: As [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: What type of foods help to raise HDL (good) cholesterol? Could you send me a list of foods for a low fat, low cholesterol diet? My husband just had 3 stents put in. He’s only 45 and [...] |
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