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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Ginger, Garlic and Coumadin (warfarin) : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Q: I am now taking Coumadin and just learning what’s okay and not okay. Is it okay to include the combination of fresh ginger and fresh garlic in stir-fry cooking?

A: Sure. Both of these are going [...]

Agave Nectar; Garlic; More: Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Can you shed any light on the benefits or misconceptions of agave nectar especially as it relates to Type II diabetics and the glycemic index? Is it just a bunch of hype or can agave nectar (when used properly) be a useful and safe [...]

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic : New Recipes at DrGourmet.com

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic | Low Sodium Version

If you are a garlic lover, this is as good as it gets. For some folks the garlic may be too much, but I wanted this to have that rich, creamy (almost overpowering) garlic flavor. This is a [...]

Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic

Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version

On a cold fall or winter night there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of potato soup. This recipe is so savory with the garlic and smoked gouda and makes the perfect meal with a simple side [...]

Pork Chops with Garlic Sauce : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

I get requests all the time for advice on how to start eating healthy. Folks simply want some direction and there’s a lot of confusing info out there. We’re going to begin a series to help you with this. Every Monday we’ll present a new [...]

Garlic and INR; Pre-Diabetes : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have been on Warfarin for post-PE blood thinning for about two and a half months now. I started reintroducing items containing vitamin K into my diet – the margarine substitute Earth Balance instead of butter, and some green vegetables. Specifically I’ve [...]