Food & Nutrition
A Closer Look at the LCHF Diet
You may have been hearing a lot about the LCHF (low carbohydrate, high fat) diet lately, but what exactly does LCHF entail? The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends you get 45% to 65% of your total daily calories from carbohydrates, 10% to 35% from...
Low-Carb Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
Just because you’re following a LCHF (low-carb, high-fat) diet plan, it doesn’t mean you have to forego all of the treats you associate with the holidays. Most recipes can be altered to reduce the carbohydrate content. You just have to make some smart...
Low-Carb Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
While roast turkey fits into a LCHF (low-carb, high-fat) holiday meal perfectly, the stuffing usually used to fill it does not. Fortunately, you can replace the bread or flour in your usual recipe with low-carb bread or almond flour to decrease the total number of...
Planning a Low-Carb Thanksgiving
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start coming up with a game plan for your Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you’re cooking for your entire family or attending the holiday somewhere else, planning ahead will ensure that you stick with your LCHF (low...
The Diet without Restrictions: The Okinawa Diet
For health conscious individuals seeking to improve their health, the Okinawa Diet is one to consider. The diet is based upon the foods consumed in Japan. It is no secret that the Japanese live longer than Americans (and other groups as well,) and by following the...
About Dr. Dalhgren
Dr. Andrew Dahlgren (Drew) is a Sports Medicine physician practicing in Richmond, Virginia. He is married to his wonderful partner, Amy, and has four amazing children. Learn more about Dr. Drew and his practice philosophy.
Education should be the beginning of your journey back to health. It is a continuous process where each day you learn new things about yourself, your body and your environment. Join me as we both learn and try to improve our health and well being.
Dr. Dahlgren’s office is located on the campus of Memorial Regional Medical Center, part of the Bon Secours Richmond Health System. His office address is 8200 Meadowbridge Rd, Suite 200, Mechanicsville VA 23116.
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