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A Dope, No Fat, No Added Sugar, Low Calorie Cole Slaw Recipe

September 9, 2018 By Dr. Ed McDonald 1 Comment

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If foods were actors in movies, coleslaw would never be a star—only a supporting character at best. No one in the history of  humanity has ever said, “[insert a Chris Rock voice] I want to go to restaurant ‘x’ because of the coleslaw.” It’s never happened. Not once.

At its best, coleslaw is like Hawkeye from the Avengers movies. He’s a great supporting character, but he’s not going to be the guy that defeats ‘Thanos.’

 

Coleslaw doesn’t have to be an afterthought.

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Dr. Ed McDonald
Dr. Ed McDonald

I am a physician and trained chef. I specialize in gastroenterology and nutrition. Currently I work as the Associate Director of Adult Nutrition at the University of Chicago.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apples, cole slaw, familial chylomicron syndrome, fcs, low fat, low fat cole slaw, low sugar, no sugar, non-fat, non-fat coleslaw, Salad, yogurt, yogurt coleslaw

Afraid of prostate cancer? Decrease your risk with some knowledge and this delicious recipe.

October 6, 2017 By Dr. Ed McDonald 7 Comments

Prostate Cancer Food: Black bean quinoa salad with sundried tomatos

My prostate needs a witness protection program. It hasn’t committed any crimes, but it’s higher up on a target list for prostate cancer—simply because I am a black male.

 

I first became aware of my prostate’s vulnerability during a lecture on prostate cancer I attended as a medical student. The lecturer began his talk by highlighting risk factors for prostate cancer. He emphasized that black men are 1.6 times more likely to get prostate cancer compared to others. As he said “black men,” he slowly turned towards me—one of few black dudes in the class— and awkwardly stared for several seconds, subconsciously making my prostate feel like it needed some hardcore church “Prayer Warriors.” After further research, I realized two things: there are no witness protection programs for prostates and certain foods may decrease my prostate’s chances of ending up on a “Prayer Bulletin.” September was prostate cancer awareness month, and it’s now October.  I may be late, but useful information shouldn’t have a month-long expiration date.

 

So, let’s talk about some prostate facts, the role of foods in prostate cancer prevention, and a delicious prostate-friendly recipe.

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Dr. Ed McDonald

I am a physician and trained chef. I specialize in gastroenterology and nutrition. Currently I work as the Associate Director of Adult Nutrition at the University of Chicago.

Filed Under: posts, Recipes Tagged With: arugula, black beans, lime juice, prevention, prostate, prostate cancer, quinoa, Salad, sundried tomatoes, tomatoes

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette: A Salad with Multiple Health Benefits

September 25, 2017 By Dr. Ed McDonald 4 Comments

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Chia Seed Vinaigrette

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette

We need to eat more fruits and veggies

Most people in the U.S. do not eat the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables despite their well-known health benefits. There are numerous reasons why people fall short in eating enough fruits and veggies. Countless studies cite busy schedules, lack of knowledge, costs, and taste preferences as common barriers to eating fruits and vegetables. I can understand the impact of a lack of finances—food insecurity is a real issue. However, taste preferences, time limitations, and knowledge are surmountable obstacles. Simple salads, like this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette, are the perfect tool for overcoming these barriers. If there were such a thing as “gateway dish” for veggies and fruit, a salad with fruit would be that dish.
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Dr. Ed McDonald

I am a physician and trained chef. I specialize in gastroenterology and nutrition. Currently I work as the Associate Director of Adult Nutrition at the University of Chicago.

Filed Under: posts, Recipes Tagged With: Chia seeds, Health Benefits, Salad, Spinach, Strawberry

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