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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Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites: August 31, 2011

There are all sorts of appetite reduction tips that I hear from my patients. Some swear by chewing gum to reduce their appetite,although at least one study indicates that it doesn’t actually affect appetite. People also talk about having a glass of water before meals, and [...]

What information is there about Coumadin (warfarin) interaction with grapefruit?

Q: There is information about cranberry juice interacting with Coumadin (warfarin), however, I would like to request information about the interaction of grapefruit with Coumadin (warfarin) and if it is contraindicated.

A: While cranberry juice is safe with Coumadin (warfarin), [...]

New Recipes at DrGourmet.com!

Grouper with Silky Grapefruit Sauce

I have been thinking about this sauce for a long time. I wanted to capture the brightness of citrus but make the sauce as simple and fresh [...]

Cholesterol; Coumadin and Cranberry Juice; Grapefruit : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: When I look at some of your recipes I see some of them are way over 250mg Cholesterol, for instance your Eggs Benedict with 283mg. I understand eggs are considered a high source so that doesn’t surprise me with the figure. But…..

Grapefruit Interactions; Trout with Tarragon Mustard Sauce : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

I have written before about the interaction with certain medications and grapefruit. It wasn’t until about 2 years ago that scientists identified the exact substance in grapefruit that causes the problem. We now know that furanocoumarins (naturally-occurring substances found in grapefruit’s juice) are [...]

Restaurant Nutrition Information; Grapefruit Interactions

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am writing to inquire about the nutrition information for a meal that I love from Outback Steakhouse and was hoping you would be able to provide me with the nutritional breakdown for the meal.

Grapefruit Interactions; Swiss Chard

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Thanks for the info regarding grapefruit and breast cancer.

Now, can you do the research necessary to clear up another fact/rumor/urban legend?

The story [...]