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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Vinegar; Vitamin K Consistency; Oxalates: Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I understand that vinegar may help lower blood sugar levels. Will lemon juice be just as helpful?

A: I love this sort of question because it lets me discuss how science works.

Gout; How Often to Eat; Coumadin and Diabetes : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am a 48 year old male who has suffered with gout for some years now, and I have gotten to the point where I am so discouraged and depressed with all of the controversy over certain food and beverage items, such [...]

Teens' Weight; Metabolic Syndrome; HON Code : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My question is really how much should I weigh? I’m a girl. Almost 13. I’m 5′3″ – almost 5′4″, and my weight is different every day! It’s from 114-118! It changes so much! Can you tell me why, as well?

Health and Heredity, Aluminum, Food Starch : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have to ask if you think it is wise to propose using aluminum foil at all given the possibility of it perhaps, after long usage, contributing to Alzheimer’s? Apparently there is some concern about pots made from aluminum.

Potassium, Diverticulitis, Pomegranate and Cinnamon : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down?

A: One of the [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 23, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: A new school year is coming and with it concerns about sending healthy lunches for my middle schooler. Any suggestions would be great! (They do not have any way to heat their lunches).

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 16, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I’ve been diagnosed with hemachromatosis. Can you recommend a diet that is low in iron and iron retaining content?

A: Hemochromatosis (for those readers who [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 9, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Every time I go to your site to look for menus for lowering cholesterol, I end up back at the Mediterranean Diet for low sodium. I do not have a blood pressure problem or salt/sodium problem, just high cholesterol. When can I [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for July 26, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My husband’s borderline diabetes is compounded with a high potassium count. This makes it very difficult to maintain a Mediterranean diet. Do you have recipes or advice for this particular problem?

A: There [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for July 19, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have heard from doctors or nurses that if you are prediabetic you are really a diabetic. Or if you are taking metaformin that you are diabetic. Is that true?

A: In the [...]