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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Crohn's, GERD, Gout : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 25, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My boyfriend’s mother suffers with Crohn’s Disease (although fortunately she is not needing medication at the moment). She has started to take Linseed oil after hearing it may help with her symptoms. She adds a couple of tablespoons a day to yoghurt, [...]

Celiac Disease and GERD : Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

The symptoms of Celiac Disease can range from none at all to diarrhea, stomach pain and bloating, and even acid reflux and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As you know, the only treatment for Celiac Disease is a gluten-free diet. Not long ago a group [...]

GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?

A: For some folks exercising can be a trigger for GERD (acid reflux). As with most triggers [...]

GERD Triggers; After Coumadin; More : Ask Dr. Gourme

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: A week ago my doctor took me off of Coumadin. He took a blood test and I had an ultrasound, both being negative for a blood clot that I had after back surgery. He says I can eat anything I want now. [...]

Rice, Chilis, GERD and IBS : Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterized by chronic symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea (or both). As many as 15% of people in the United States suffer from this disorder, which is treated both with medications and also with dietary adjustments. Gastroesophageal [...]

iquid Diet; Coconut Milk; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I see in this question about oatmeal how much oats we should not consume. What I don’t see there is what is the recommended amount is per day. Any ideas?

GERD; Balance Issues; Morning Star Products : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: How do you feel about Morning Star Products – the vegetarian burgers, sausages etc.. They seem to be made from soybeans, possess high quantities of fiber and protein, low fat, high in B vitamins, but not overwhelming in sodium.

What recipe book or cookbook would you recommend for those with GERD / Acid Reflux?

Q: Can you please tell me what recipe book or cookbook you would recommend as the “best of” for people with GERD / Acid Reflux?

A: Right now there is no Dr. Gourmet book for those folks who have GERD [...]

Beverages for Acid Reflux : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Q: I just found out I have Acid Reflux Disease (after thinking it was a heart attack) and am now wondering what I can have to drink besides water. Can I balance a cup of coffee in the morning, occasional cups of tea and some [...]

Aronia and Acerola Juice: Ask Dr. Gourmet

Q: I am a diabetic and on warfarin for Factor V Leiden. I usually cannot drink orange juice because of its effect on my GERD, but I have found a juice that I can tolerate called “Fruit 2 day.” The Strawberry Banana contains 2 ingredients, [...]