A Plan For Healthy Eating

The message for us is that we need not give up seafood and meat, or forego cooking with fat. We do need to be judicious in our selection of foods, choosing those that are low in saturated fats.

How we prepare our food is just as important as what we cook. Many techniques, such as steaming, oven roasting and stovetop grilling require little, if any, fat. Moderation is the watchword, allowing us to prepare food which is both tasty and satisfying, but that doesn’t compromise our health.

As a chef, I love to eat. In fact, I love everything about food. Just looking at fresh produce or seafood is exciting, because I’ve learned that you don’t have to sacrifice taste or variety in your diet to keep a healthy kitchen.

High flavor doesn’t necessarily equate to high fat. A diet low in fat, skillfully prepared, with emphasis on low-glycemic-index, low-energy-dense foods, not only helps prevent disease, but it virtually guarantees weight loss for dieters. That’s because, as noted before, a gram of fat has more than twice the calories as a gram of carbohydrate.

In place of food laden with fat, we can choose to eat well-prepared whole grains, fruits and vegetables accented with meat and seafood. Not only is this type of diet delicious, but it also helps prevent disease, rather than promoting it. And this balanced, plant-based diet can be enjoyed without sacrificing variety or flavor.

This is the diet of a lifetime, designed to promote your long-term health and well-being. There’s no need for “breakthroughs”, fads or unproven speculation. Simply use common sense and follow the examples of people whose diets offer all the benefits of good flavor and good health. To get started, check out some of the recipes posted on our website, and get cooking with Dr. Chef!

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