I’m meeting a friend for lunch. He’s on the South Beach diet. I have no idea what that is, but does anyone have any suggestions for a place conducive to such a diet? He’s near Dearborn/Washington and I’m...

Any suggestions for a decent place in this area for an early dinner where I wouldn’t go off my South Beach diet too badly?

booster (so use the best). Cheese, ditto. Dessert a once a week treat, so make it special and eat a realistic portion. Don’t snack! Walk everywhere. This is not hard to do. Strangely, my worst diet bad is the 8 ounces of...

Very funny article about cooking for guests. Well, funny I guess because it doesn’t happen to me! Not that I can imagine allowing myself to be bullied like that... http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/29/travel/escapes/29diet...

love steak, stick to a low-cholesterol diet and let yourself have a really good steak every 2-3 weeks or so— you’ll look forward to it and enjoy it more. if you love fois gras, make it your special birthday treat, at...

with a house-made breadstick and a packet of a Paul Newman dressing of your choice. Fine salad for a to go option, but nothing special. The cheese was pretty tasty (sorry, I can never remember what kind it is—parmesan, I...

I am having lunch with a friend from out of town next weekend. She is on a pretty strict diet — no gluten, no refined sugars, nothing fried or too highly seasoned. As she says, she’s looking for a place where she can...

I’ve been on a diet for the past two months (to reach my 125 goal). And hey, 30 pounds later; it’s going well. But as June 12th approaches I am in for my scheduled treat. One carb-heavy, calorie-oblivious,...

specializes in low fat/salt food. There must be healthfood type places where you live that have similar options. Good luck Frank

I’m headed to Paris this weekend, and looking forward to eating. But, I’ve had to go onto the South Beach diet for medical reasons. So no lovely croissants and french bread, I’m afraid. I’m not on the diet...

's (although still expensive). You have a choice of about 30 items for each meal, including one "special" that will be delivered if you don’t bother making your own selections. My biggest problem with it has been a craving...

How about Zen Palate on Park Ave South (either 15th or 16th St.). They are so nice about special orders and needs.

Any recommendations for restaurants serving healthy meals that actually taste good? I am trying to incorporate more fish and chicken into my diet and cut down on calories and fat.

CORNY Ive been told by someone I respect that Corn and it’s by-products are the primary element in the the North American diet. I have just looked through my kitchen and pantry in search of corn products and here they are;...

I need advice on eliminating or greatly reducing the diet soda I inhale. I drink 3-4 cans of diet pepsi a day, always in the morning at work. I do not like hot beverages so coffee and tea are out. I’ve tried bringing...