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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK
Recently I ventured out to the wonderful Pho Xich Lo! Serving Vietnamese cuisine, we are lucky to have this new restaurant here on
Geneva’s Third Street.
To start I ordered the New Zealand green mussels in a tamarind sauce, a seafood favorite of mine. The steamed or wok-cooked mussels are blended with an amazing adornment of spices and tamarind tang that make this out-of-thisworld tasty! Then I literally slurped up every drop of the steak and brisket pho! If you’re new to this cuisine, you may be wondering, what is pho? It is a broth-based dish with vegetables and protein with a hint of Asian zing and a ton of deep flavor. This is not your typical Campbell’s soup! The steak and brisket give that richness and flavor that allow the meat to cook further in the hot broth, and you can eat and feel full like an entire meal but yet not have gained much on the waistline.
So, right here, right now, Asian cuisine is right in your backyard. Check it out the next time you want a little zing!
Dr. Tarun Mullick is a specialist trained at Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy based in Geneva. Connect with him at www.mullickmd. com or by phone at 630-232-2025.
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Q: My gynecologist is all I see. I only need Pap smears, right?
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Q: Has the pandemic changed the guidelines for screening?
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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
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