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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Fast Food Kids' Meals : Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

Just as in the United States, kids in Australia eat a lot of fast food – one recent study estimates that 25% of school children in Australia eat fast food at least once a week, with that number increasing to 43% in adolescents. That’s actually [...]

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 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 [...]

Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for June 13, 2011

Dr. Tim Says….

Last month I talked about lying with statistics and how food companies use science to mislead you. Someone actually does that research, and those “experts” and others are used to put a scientific face on and bring authority to the technique of lying with [...]

What Not To Eat: Processed Foods Edition : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

We review convenience mealson the Dr. Gourmet web site. While I am not a fan of them, I do realize that folks are busy and challenged for time, so we try to look for the better choices to help you out. Most [...]

In Memoriam : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

This week’s death of Blair River, the 575 pound spokesperson for the Heart Attack Grill is disturbing to be sure. First and foremost because this young man was only 29 years old. This means that he lived a scant 11 years as an [...]

More on Sugary Beverages and Your Health

Last week I shared an overview of current research on sugar-sweetened beverages. These beverages include soft drinks such as sodas or colas, sweetened fruit drinks (not those that are 100% juice), and energy and vitamin water drinks. This week I have what is known as [...]

Doctors, Exercise and Nutrition

Does your doctor talk to you about diet and exercise? It doesn’t appear that all that many do. In a study performed at the University of Michigan, researchers surveyed both attending physicians and trainees about their patient counseling habits as well as their [...]

Short Term Splurge - Long Term Fat

Just this week I posted an article with my best tips for eating healthy during holidays. While holidays are a time to splurge – and that can certainly be part of a healthy lifestyle – what the end-of-year round of holiday parties means for many [...]

Easy, Healthy Pizzas : Featured Recipes at DrGourmet.com!

Pizza with Mushrooms and Prosciutto

Even though there is a relatively high amount of fat and salt in prosciutto, the intense flavor of the dry cured ham can really make a dish. Looking for rich, concentrated flavors, such as [...]