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Intermittent fasting plus calorie restriction equals...
We've reported on quite a few studies looking at the idea of time restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) as a weight loss strategy. So far the evidence shows that there's no significant difference in the amount of weight lost between cutting calories overall versus intermittent fasting. Worse yet, those practicing intermittent fasting lost both muscle mass and body fat while those cutting calories lost mostly body fat.
But what if you did both?
Researchers at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, teamed up with colleagues at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to design a study to compare the effects of cutting calories - while also restricting when you eat - with simply cutting calories. Read the article »
Learn to Eat for My Condition
GERD
/ Acid Reflux / Heartburn
This five-step guide to reducing the burn comes with easy tummy tips and delicious recipes to help you manage your reflux. Get the book! The Dr. Gourmet Diet for People with GERD / Acid Reflux: paperback: $19.95 + s/h | PDF: $14.95
Coumadin
(warfarin)
This guide will help you manage your Vitamin K intake while still eating great food. Lists of foods that are high (and low) in Vitamin K, Coumadin-safe recipes and more! Get the book! The Mediterranean Diet Score Cookbook for Coumadin Users paperback: $19.95 + s/h | PDF: $14.95
Low Sodium
Following a diet that's low in sodium (salt) doesn't have to be bland or boring! With these healthy, low sodium recipes from Dr. Gourmet, you'll be eating well and eating healthy without needing to reach for the salt shaker. Get the book! The Dr. Gourmet Low Sodium Diet: paperback: $19.95 + s/h | PDF: $14.95
Lactose
Intolerance
It's not unusual to have difficulty digesting lactose and needing to avoid foods containing cheese or milk. This index will help guide you to Dr. Gourmet recipes you'll safely enjoy. Lactose Intolerant Recipe Guide and More Information
Diabetes
What is the best diet for those with diabetes? A Mediterranean Diet! For diabetics, eating well is THE key to controlling blood sugar. For those with Type 2 diabetes, The Mediterranean Diet seems to help you control your diabetes better, without medication. The Best Diabetes Diet
The Mediterranean Diet
What is a Mediterranean Diet? Find out how familiar foods are part of this healthy style of
eating.
Ask Dr. Gourmet
Have a question about food or nutrition? Dr. Harlan answers your questions. Ask
Dr. Gourmet.
Fast Food Guide
What are the healthiest choices at fast food restaurants? We've compiled a list: Fast Food Guide
How to Eat Healthy
It's easier than you think to eat well and eat healthy. Find out how
to make eating healthy part of your life.
Healthy Recipes
Delicious, healthy recipes that taste great? Yes! Try an easy,
healthy recipe from Dr. Gourmet today.
Exercise
Learn how to make the most out of your exercise with easy-to-follow
exercise videos and training plans.
Resources
Food Reviews
We've reviewed frozen meals and convenience foods so you can eat well and eat healthy.
News You Can Use
Get the facts - based on peer-reviewed research - on health and nutrition. We report on the latest nutrition news and tell you how you can use it in your daily life. Health and Nutrition Bites.
The How and Why of Eating Healthy
Simple, straightforward articles on eating healthy in the real world. The How and Why of Eating Healthy.
A Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnant or planning to be? Diet tips, do's and don'ts for your pregnancy. A Healthy Pregnancy
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This indispensable book includes:
• A primer on WHAT a Mediterranean-style diet is and WHY it's great for you
• 95+ delicious Coumadin safe recipes
• Information about managing your diet on Coumadin
• Ingredient and cooking tips throughout the book
• Complete Nutrition Facts, including Vitamin K content, for each recipe
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Note: This is a revised and updated version of Dr. Harlan's The Dr. Gourmet Diet for Coumadin Users. These are the same recipes with updated Nutrition Information, with the addition of information on a Mediterranean-style diet.
How Much Vitamin K is in...?
Find out the exact amount of Vitamin K (in micrograms) of almost a thousand common foods! Listed both alphabetically and then in order of the amount of Vitamin K in the food, this list will help you know exactly how much Vitamin K you're eating. Just $4.95 for the eBook (PDF) or $12.95 for the paperback. Get your copy now!
Featured Recipes
Pesto Breakfast Sandwich
You can, of course, think of a thousand variations on this but the combination of spinach, pesto, tomato and egg is perfect. Try a different green sauce like chimichurri along with some tomatoes and thinly sliced red bell peppers.
Cheeseburger Pasta
This is a great cheeseburger style mac and cheese, with the added benefit of hidden veggies. It is perfect for those with kids who don't like to eat vegetables (or even if they do). Using the food processor makes this easier but if you don't have one, just dice the onions, mushrooms, and zucchini so they are all the same size.