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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK | PHOTO PROVIDED BY BALMORAL RESTAURANT
It was at the inspiration of a show on television about royalty that led me to dine again at the wonderful
Balmoral Restaurant. Nestled in the Campton Hills section of the St. Charles area, this regal restaurant takes you to Scotland’s
Balmoral Castle.
From the second you park, you can see the attention to detail and experience beyond compare. Golden cutlery, fine crystal and banded dinnerware depicting scenes of Scottish flora and landscaping coupled with an interior that accentuates the castle and grandeur. First, I tried some liver mousse. It is a rich blend of chicken livers blended with herbs, cream and its house whisky. This is then sealed with clarified butter and an orange marmalade on top. Take a butter knife to spread this on a crisp toast point, and you are dining with the right blend of protein and fat that keeps you trim. I had a little more mousse and one toast point to save on the carbs.
I had not eaten much throughout the day so I indulged in the beef Wellington. This is not just any beef Wellington but rather “Young Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Beef Wellington”! Tender, medium-rare filet mignon with mushrooms and covered in puff pastry, this is not an ordinary dish. One slice at a time, the knife cuts like butter as you switch to the fork and dip into the adorned deep red wine sauce. A little orange-glazed carrots, snappy green beans and creamy mashed potato finish the dish. I just ate a little potato and carrot to curb the waistline. That is so I can stay thin like many of the royals! Contrary to the singer Lorde, you can live like the royals!
Dr. Tarun Mullickisa specialisttrainedatJohnsHopkinsandCleveland ClinicinGastroenterologyandEndoscopybasedinGeneva.Connectwith himat www.mullickmd.comorbyphoneat630-232-2025.
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Q: What is NASH?
A: NASH is Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. This is a liver disease where the fat deposits in the liver and turns to scar over time, causing liver cirrhosis. It is truly a rising concern in the world now. If you are concerned, get screened with some liver tests; if elevated, then go to the gastroenterologist. We help several with that problem.
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A: Colon cancer affects both men and women, thus colonoscopy is important for both men and women above the age of 45 to get screened. In addition, if you have any symptoms of bleeding, change in bowel habits, weight loss or abdominal pain, request a workup with a gastroenterologist. The colonoscopy is equally as important as any other test for breast and prostate. Please get evaluated to identify polyps and get them removed. While colonoscopy is not a perfect test, it is the best out there.
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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.
