Q: Would you recommend a website with healthy diets that would help to INCREASE MY HDL, good cholesterol?
A: The Dr. Gourmet recipes are designed to do just what you wish — lower total cholesterol, raise HDL cholesterol and lower [...]
Q: Where does all the sodium come from in your Hummus recipe for Coumadin (warfarin) patients? Can it be eliminated?
A: There are a number of [...]
Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version
On a cold fall or winter night there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of potato soup. This recipe is so savory with the garlic and smoked gouda and makes the perfect meal with a simple side [...]
The traditional American Diabetic Association diet that we teach patients is done. Dead. I’ve thought this for some time but not had proof. The mounting evidence is clear that a change is needed now. I predict that it will take a long time before this becomes the standard.
We know that a Mediterranean style diet that’s [...]
What does your doctor eat? Most of them follow the “Do as I say, not as I do” theme. Here’s some images I shot last week at a meeting about hypertension. Interestingly, one of the main topics was the about the effects of sodium on high blood pressure yet 9 of the 11 doctors at [...]
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, [...]
Zucchini Wrapped Halibut with Mediterranean Sauce | Low Sodium Version
You can use almost any white fish with this recipe if halibut is not available. The more fatty fish will work a little better – cod, whiting, etc.. Fish like trout, drum [...]
Classic Potato Soup
Man, I loved this soup when I was a kid. My mom would cook potato soup a couple of times a month during the winter and it was always fab. Back then the potatoes were always peeled, I think, [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: I really enjoy making low calorie, healthy soups at home. With these, I always calculate the number of calories per serving by adding the calories of all of the ingredients, and then dividing by the number of servings. My question is… do I need [...]
Leek Risotto with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Risotto dishes are so quick and simple but there’s endless variations. I have been cooking this one for years when I am [...]