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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
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WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK
With the new season upon us, it is time to dine out as much as we can to support the restaurants who have been struggling during the past years. With care and some extra precautions we can keep this up, hopefully for the duration. Let’s support with twice a week, if you can, at the restaurants.
I decided on a wonderful fall day to take a ride to the wonderful Ju Rin. What a fun time.
To start I had the edamame, which are soybeans that have been steamed and sprinkled with salt. Very tasty, and so tasty I needed an extra order.
Then I tried the filet mignon and grilled red snapper. To start they bring a teppan soup and a salad with a ginger dressing. Both get the taste buds peaked and ready for what comes next. The filet mignon and the red snapper were grilled to perfection with some of those asian flares and flavors. This very healthy combination is enough food perhaps to share. It packs the protein with some fat and keeps that waistline intact with less carbs.
Adorned on the side are some vegetables to bring out the brightness and flavors of the asian
flare.
While they serve a wonderful and tasty fried rice, I had a spoon or two but wanted to be a little careful on the carbs.
The amazing part of this place is just the entire feeling that you are in Asia but yet you are right at home!
Dr. Tarun Mullickisa specialist trainedatJohnsHopkinsand ClevelandClinicinGastroenterology andEndoscopybasedinGeneva. Connectwithhimat www.mullickmd. com orbyphoneat630-232-2025.
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Dear Dr. Mullick, My family never had polyps or cancer. Do I really need a colonoscopy? Jane
Dear Jane: Great question. Colon cancer can affect anyone, regardless of family history. Everyone over age 45 should get a colonoscopy. If you have family history you should start at age 40 or 10 to 15 years before the youngest relative with a problem. Screening helps reduce risk.
Dr. Mullick, I’ve got bloating and gas. Sometimes I have diarrhea or nausea after I eat. Could I have food allergies? My doctor said it’s IBS (irritable bowel). Kristen
Dear Kristen: Yes, food intolerances to lactose, sucrose and fructose are common, so you may need to avoid those. We have tests in the office for that. The symptoms of IBS and food allergies are often similar, so testing for food allergies is reasonable. We can test for that, too. We have helped many patients diagnosed with food allergies, so it’s not all IBS.
