About Dr. Gourmet

My name is Timothy Harlan and I am both a physician and a chef. This blog is a general collection of information and random ideas on eating great food and eating healthy.

You can find out more at the Dr. Gourmet web site. Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

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Blood Acidity; Red Bull; A-Fib : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Will certain foods or beverages affect irregular heart beats (i.e., A-Flutter or A-Fib) or the prostate? What are good food choices for an enlarged prostate?

A: There has been some evidence that magnesium [...]

Costs; Consistency; New Foods : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have MS, Lupus, and APLs (a rare blood disease: Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome) in my case it is called Anticardiolipid Antibody Syndrome (because it affects my heart). I am on Coumadin, my levels fluctuate a lot and I’m not sure what is [...]

Making Better Choices; Hot Chocolate; Processed Meats : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Do you have any tried and true suggestions on how to make better choices and how to stick with it? Or better yet, how to eat less in a world where portions are out of control — I’ve become accustomed to them [...]

Smart Taste Pastas; Toxins in Liver; Soy Milk : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: “Smart Taste” pastas taste better and have a lighter texture, more like white pastas, than the 100% pastas. Is there any drawback to smart taste pastas? Thanks!

A: The challenge that I have [...]

Fat in Ground Beef; Chicken Livers; Gluten-Free Fiber : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Your recent column on fat levels in ground turkey and ground beef, raised a question in my mind. When cooking with these products, I will often sauté the meat and pour off the accumulated fat and juice. For example, I did this [...]

Celiac and Lactose; Marinades; GERD Triggers : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have celiac disease, and I keep reading that celiacs should stay away from dairy because it promotes inflammation. But dairy has always been one of my main “foods.”

I use raw milk [...]

Fondue Oil; Jalapenos; Oats : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Should I use grapeseed oil, or is there a better choice out there? I fondue meats and veggies (in hot oil), not cheeses and chocolate.

Folate; Ground Turkey; Honey : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am hoping to be pregnant this year and with that in mind I had my blood checked. All my levels are great, iron, calcium etc. One thing that stood out was that I had folate levels double that of the average [...]

Losing Weight After 40; Menopause; Salt : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I’ve been following a Weight Watchers type diet for 2 1/2 months now. I’m 44 yrs old, 5′4″ and weigh just over 150 lbs. In the past, as recently as last year, I have been able to go a month or two [...]

Storing Fish; Mac and Cheese; Foil or Parchment : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: What’s the best way to store fish?

A: This question didn’t come via AskDrGourmet
@drgourmet.com but it was asked recently during a conversation that I was having with someone testing The Dr. Gourmet Diet Plan. [...]