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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Will More Whole Grains Help You Avoid Heart Disease?

We know from one study that those who eat the most whole grains tend to have a lower Body Mass Index, a lower weight, and a lower waist circumference compared to those who eat the least whole grains. Whole grains have also been [...]

No Added Sugar : Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

In the last several decades we here in the United States have eaten more and more sugar, mostly in the form of “added sugars.” These sweeteners are usually in the form of sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup and are intended to make highly-processed foods taste better (or [...]

Stuffed Roasted Eggplant; Your New Pantry: Starch Choices

Dr. Tim Says….

[This article is part of The Real World Diet Coaching Program, an ongoing series on The How and Why of Eating Healthy. Read the whole series to date.]

Carbohydrates are not your enemy. After years [...]

Diabetics and Carbohydrates: Ask Dr. Gourmet

Q: My dad was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He also is taking Coumadin, has GERD and atrial fib. I signed up for your meal plan for him, but it has a lot of bread and cereals in the mornings. We were told that as a [...]

The Real World Diet Coaching: Losing Weight is All About Calories

There has been so much debate about what is the best way to lose weight that it’s no wonder that folks are confused. High fat? Low fat? No carbs? Some carbs? Good fat? Bad carbs? Low protein? Just what is right?

I’ve seen a lot of studies on [...]

The Real World Diet Coaching: Calories Count

“Just what the heck is a calorie and what do I do with it?!” I hear this a lot from my patients and knowing the answer is the basis for success in eating well and losing weight.

The calorie is a unit of measure of energy, sort of [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet: Pre-diabetic and not overweight

Q: My husband is 5′10″ and 150 lbs. and was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. We have been trying to find out how many carbs a day he should be eating or how many carbs per meal. He does not need to lose weight and trying to maintain his [...]