Since it’s spring, time to barbecue, I say!  Here’s a menu that is terrifically delicious, and better for us. Dr. Norris Chumley’s Spring Barbecue Cookout Menu Turkey Burgers Whole Wheat Buns Grilled vegetables Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Spring Salad Prepare the coals, and get them white-hot.  In the meantime, slice onion, green peppers, and tomatoes.  Wrap…

Here’s a unique, green, “springy” slaw that’s really great for us, and tasty, too. Dr. Norris Chumley’s Spring Slaw 1 head of cabbage, red or green 2 spring onions 3 small or medium apples (green, red, your favorite – tart is good, I think) 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ cup apple cider vinegar sprinkles of…

Here’s my recipe for an authentic Seafood Gumbo, without meat, and not fattening.  You’ll swear you’re in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, but this won’t make you fat!  Have it anytime, and during Lent, too, as it contains no meat.  If you want a different gumbo (and there are many varieties) you can add sausages,…

As nighttime eating is a difficult problem for me and many of our readers, I have some suggestions.  A lot of experts say just “don’t eat at night,” or “never eat after 8pm,” but a lot of folks just have to have something.  One approach is to have low-calorie and low-fat items, if you cannot…

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