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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK
Idecided to venture out to The Village Squire in South Elgin. This venue has a wonderful indoor and outdoor setting so that you’ll enjoy the experience no matter where you want to sit. But even more amazing is the food.
To start, I got the Opaa Shrimp! This wonderful dish is jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic butter with feta, tomato, onion and peppers. It’s even served tableside with pita, a shot of brandy and an “opaa!” cheer! Tastes great, looks like a show, but so healthy and good for the waistline.
Then to be healthy and get all the taste, I ordered the Grecian-style chicken. Mmm, good.
A marinated chicken breast topped with feta, tomato and olive oil and broiled. Wow! What a punch of flavor. This takes me to the Greek isles of Mykonos. The flavors are lively yet light but filling in a healthy manner.
So, for a great night out and all the Mediterranean flavor, check out The Village Squire right down the street from you. Opaa!
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.
