You already know ChefMD® offers a ton of great recipes, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to find some of the ingredients. Our Question of the Week comes from Lynn in Seattle, who’s having trouble finding chipotle chilis in abodo sauce.

Well, Lynn, Seattle’s a long way from Mexico, but your local ethnic grocer’s probably done the footwork for you already. Online sources include ethnicgrocer.com and mexicangrocer.com.

Watch this week’s blog for the rest of the details – including how chipotles are made (hint: they start out as jalapeños.)

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Cent’anni! May you live a hundred years!

John La Puma, MD

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We’ve all been told that “we need our protein.” Protein builds muscle and contributes to healthy body tissue. They’re basically organic compounds of amino acids essential for our body’s health.

Some people, however, are on a low-protein diet for one reason or another. Kidney disease is one reason, because too much protein puts undue stress on kidneys.

Steve from York, PA is facing this exact situation and needs help finding the right mix of foods that will him follow a low-protein diet. I have some great tips for him, and for you too – just click “play” above and watch!

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Cent’anni! May you live a hundred years!

John La Puma, MD

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Did you party too much over New Year’s? Took in some naughty treats over the holidays? Your body may need to replenish a bit… and I have some great ways to detoxify carcinogens and replenish your body… by eating! Watch my video to find out more.

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Cent’anni! May you live a hundred years!

John La Puma, MD

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Many people are working on their New Year’s resolution to eat better, lose weight, get healthy… and some have already given up.

Not so with Dorothy from Dallas, a 58-year-old overweight diabetic with high blood pressure, thyroid problems and sleep apnea.

She sent me the ChefMD® Question of the Week, and I have 4 “B’s” that will help her. Check out my video above to find out what they are.

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Cent’anni! May you live a hundred years!

John La Puma, MD

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This week’s ChefMD® question deals with gastric bypass surgery. Vicki from Grant County, Indiana wrote in because she and her husband just had the surgery and are curious if ChefMD® recipes can benefit them.

The answer? Of course! After gastric bypass surgery, you have to eat a lot less food (and you should want to eat less as a result of the procedure). ChefMD® recipes are full of nutrition and flavor you’ll want to savor… I have suggestions and techniques for gastric bypass patients right here in this video!

Send me your questions to our contact page. If your question is selected, look for my response in a future blog. Your comments about this video are welcome below.

Cent’anni! May you live a hundred years!

John La Puma, MD

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