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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK
Keeping the season in mind, I wanted to spring into a new restaurant — or, should I say, new version in a new location — Wok n Fire. Now with a new location on the east side of St. Charles, this modern Asian-inspired restaurant has all the vibe of a downtown scene and the food to match.
To get started, I tried the Tuna Poke appetizer. This fresh-cut tuna, which is packed with protein and health for you, is decoratively put together with bright green avocado and red onion. As if that was not enough, the chef has a ginger lime sauce that kicks this flavor up a few notches. All is served within three wontons. This one packs a punch. For the main course I went with the Las Vegas Roll. Yeah, baby! It’s a Vegas-styled roll … think “What happens in Wok n Fire stays in Wok n Fire.” This crispy maki roll is filled with cream cheese, jalapeño and crab mix and topped with tempura flakes, seafood mix, mayonnaise and unagi sauce. Japan meet Vegas! Healthy yet tasty! This is one roll you’ll never forget. So, check out this new version of Wok n Fire. It will take your palate to Asia while staying right here in St. Charles.
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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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.
