The Arthritis Doctor's 28-Day Super
Menu (Sample Recipes)
By Richard H. Blau, M.D. F.A.C.R., author of Too Young To Feel Old
Please visit his website to
learn more: www.arthritisinstitute.com.
Dr. Blau consulted with a registered
dietician to develop nearly 100 easy-to-prepare dishes that capitalize
on the anti-inflammatory properties of a wide range of tasty foods and
spices. Every meal in the plan has high omega-3 content, low
omega-6 content, and an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio below 5 which is key in
reducing the inflammation that is the root of arthritis. Each food
has a low glycemic index, low glycemic load, and is low in sodium and
cholesterol. A powerful weapon against arthritis pain, these
delicious dishes also yield such life-enhancing side effects as lower
cholesterol, reduced blood sugar, and weight loss.
BREAKFAST:
Margaux's Mango and Banana Smoothie
(serves 2)
1 banana
1/2 cup mango
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
3 ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Mix until smooth.
Note: this smoothie is part of a full
breakfast.
LUNCH:
Grilled Island Shrimp Wrap
(serves 2)
1/2 pound shrimp (cleaned, deveined, tails
removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup green peppers, diced
1/2 cup snow peas
2 teaspoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 whole wheat tortillas (pre-packaged)
Heat oil in pan.
Sauté green peppers and snow peas until
tender.
Add shrimp, curry powder, and cilantro.
Cook until shrimp are pink.
Divide shrimp into two portions and spread into center of each tortilla.
Fold tortilla into a wrap.
DINNER
Tarragon Lamb Chops
(serves 1)
2 loin lamb chops (free range)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Season lamb chops with tarragon, garlic,
and turmeric. Broil until cooked as desired.
EVENING SNACK:
Sliced Peach with Raspberry, Pomegranate, and Ginger Topping
(serves 1)
1 fresh peach, sliced
1 tablespoon topping
Topping (serves 6):
1 cup raspberries
1 tablespoon pomegranate concentrate
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Strain with colander to remove seeds.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of topping over freshly sliced peach.
Store the remainder in refrigerator in sealed plastic container.
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About The Author:
Dr. Richard H. Blau is the author of Too Young to
Feel Old: The Arthritis Doctor's 28-Day Formula For Pain-Free Living. For more than 20 years,
and as the founder and medical director of
The Arthritis Institute of Long Island, he has worked with arthritis suffers
of all ages, treating symptoms that range from moderate stiffness to
crippling pain and deformity. Please visit his website to learn more:
www.arthritisinstitute.com.
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About The Book:
Drawing on Dr. Richard H. Blau's extensive
clinical experience and cutting-edge research in the fields of both
conventional and complementary medicine,
Too Young to Feel Old (Da Capo Press, $15.95 trade paperback original) is
packed with invaluable information on the two most common forms of
arthritis—osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—and presents a
program that will enable readers to manage and control their arthritis pain
in just four weeks. In language that is at once authoritative and
reassuringly down-to-earth, Dr. Blau explains the causes of arthritis,
reveals the truth behind the myths of such "miracle cures" as glucosamine
and chrondroitin, explores the emotional impact of arthritis, and guides us
through the myriad supplements, alternative therapies, prescription
medications that are available to arthritis sufferers. At the heart of this
essential guide is an innovative program that incorporates a meal plan and
exercises formulated to combat the pain of arthritis. Equipped with the
wealth of information and healthy lifestyle tips in Too Young to Feel Old,
readers can break free of a cycle of pain and significantly enhance their
quality of life.
