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: Is there a substitute for red wine? Perhaps grape juice made from grapes rather than concentrate? I do not drink alcohol at all and would not do so even for the benefits of red wine.
Announcing our Newest iPhone Apps:
for Coumadin (warfarin) Users!
vitKdiet
Over 50 easy, healthy recipes that are safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users, conveniently on your iPhone for quick trips to the market. Plus Vitamin K levels in the most common foods and information on prescribing, dosage and [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: I have celiac disease, and I keep reading that celiacs should stay away from dairy because it promotes inflammation. But dairy has always been one of my main “foods.”
I use raw milk [...]
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: A week ago my doctor took me off of Coumadin. He took a blood test and I had an ultrasound, both being negative for a blood clot that I had after back surgery. He says I can eat anything I want now. [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: Any comments about the new drug that has just been approved by the FDA and supposedly will take Warfarin’s place – Pradaxa?
A: I don’t normally answer questions not related to diet and [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: My husband is diabetic, and I am a cancer survivor. With the guidelines given to me to minimize recurring of the cancer, as well as my health in general after chemo, it seems easier for me to follow a diabetic diet than [...]
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. [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Q: Can you lower your cholesterol without exercising?
A: I love this question. Even though Dr. Gourmet is about food I believe that exercise is key to being healthy.