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.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
New DrGourmet blog Fondue Oil; Jalapenos; Oats : Ask Dr. Gourmet http://t.co/CtddjI4KFebruary 8, 2012 10:36
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These Guardian / Independent stories are dodgy. Traps in data journalism. – Bad Science http://t.co/zjvHmUqQFebruary 7, 2012 10:45
Virgin olive oil and a Mediterranean diet fight heart disease by changing how our genes function http://t.co/HGykbqSTFebruary 7, 2012 9:45