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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Olive Oil Myth; Fish Substitutes; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Is it true that olive oil loses its health benefits when it is used to saute? I read somewhere that it does.

A: I have read this many times before and there have been people who have [...]

Polyunsaturated vs. Monounsaturated : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Q: Isn’t olive oil also poyunsaturated [in addition to being monounsaturated]? Is it as effective in reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke?

A: Certainly polyunsaturated fats are a good choice. Olive oil contains more monounsaturated fat than [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet: Canola Oil

Q: Is canola oil a good oil or a bad oil? I have been reading a lot about people who are refusing to cook or bake with canola oil. I usually choose expeller pressed when I buy it. Can you clarify the debate surrounding canola oil?

Some Olive Oils are Better For You Than Others

One of the current theories regarding heart disease is that it’s at least partially caused by a chronic level of low-grade inflammation in the body. Olive oil, as part of the style of eating known as the Mediterranean Diet, is associated with a reduced risk [...]