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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Eggplant Lasagna; Living with Celiac Disease, Part IV : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

This week we’ll continue our series on Dr. Tim’s diagnosis with Celiac Disease. Read Part I | Part II | Part III

April 26, 2009

Created two great salads this weekend. It’s spring and in the past I [...]

Frozen Fish; Wheatgrass; Corn : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Living a few miles outside a town of 700 or so people in the middle of nowhere (Nebraska), I have the choice of one grocery store. They do carry some frozen fish. However, it is generally farm raised fish from China like [...]

Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites: August 17, 2011

Eating more fruits and vegetables is an integral part of The Mediterranean Diet, and the effects of more fruits and vegetables in the diet range from reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, to protection from benign prostatic hyperplasia and diabetes.

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 [...]

What Not To Eat: High Fructose Corn Syrup Edition

Dr. Tim Says….

I suppose that I can’t put this off any longer. The discussion about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) can really get people riled up. At virtually every single talk that I give, someone in the audience asks about it. Something seemingly simple like, “What about [...]

Fruit Strategy : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

This week I want to talk about fruit. Nothing too stressful and after a few weeks of telling you “what not to eat” and other controversial issues we need a break. Even so, fruit is really important.

For those of you who [...]

Saltiness; Coconut and Cholesterol; Nutrients : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I like to use old recipes. I made a lasagna from a 1970’s era recipe of mine. It was very (too) salty. I used Italian sausage (Johnson brand), ground beef, tomato paste, mozzarella cheese (Rouse’s brand), ricotta, an egg, and only added [...]

Exercise: You Can Too! : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

I titled this column “You Can Too!” because I wanted to let you know that if I can do this you can. I’ve been working out three days a week since the beginning of the year. The great part is that I am really feeling [...]

New Recipes at DrGourmet.com for February 3, 2011

Asian Spiced Snap Peas

Quick and spicy, these peas are a great side dish for any of your Asian inspired dishes. This recipe makes good leftovers, and served cold would make a nice addition to salads.

Exercise with Dr. Tim and Dr. Jacques : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

I’ve never been all that athletic. I never played sports as a kid and didn’t really start exercising until I was in my late twenties. I know a little bit about jogging and a fair amount about bicycling (which is my exercise of [...]