There are all sorts of appetite reduction tips that I hear from my patients. Some swear by chewing gum to reduce their appetite,although at least one study indicates that it doesn’t actually affect appetite. People also talk about having a glass of water before meals, and [...]
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Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: I just read CNN’s latest article highlighting Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.’s plant-based diet to prevent heart attacks and reverse heart disease. His diet recommendations counter many items in the Mediterranean Diet. See this excerpt from [...] Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: I have heard from doctors or nurses that if you are prediabetic you are really a diabetic. Or if you are taking metaformin that you are diabetic. Is that true? A: In the [...] Last week I shared an overview of current research on sugar-sweetened beverages. These beverages include soft drinks such as sodas or colas, sweetened fruit drinks (not those that are 100% juice), and energy and vitamin water drinks. This week I have what is known as [...] Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, lemonade, sweetened fruit drinks and punches has been shown to be linked to obesity, leading to diabetes and heart disease. Being overweight is also linked to high blood pressure, which can also lead to heart disease, as [...] Q: I just found out I have Acid Reflux Disease (after thinking it was a heart attack) and am now wondering what I can have to drink besides water. Can I balance a cup of coffee in the morning, occasional cups of tea and some [...] 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 [...] Dr. Harlan is traveling today. Here’s a question we get asked often, so it’s worth sharing again: Dear Dr. Gourmet, Q: My brother thinks that drinking Fresca is the same as drinking water. He is diabetic and [...] |
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