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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Teens' Weight; Metabolic Syndrome; HON Code : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My question is really how much should I weigh? I’m a girl. Almost 13. I’m 5′3″ – almost 5′4″, and my weight is different every day! It’s from 114-118! It changes so much! Can you tell me why, as well?

New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com! June 23, 2011

In the New Orleans Area?
Mark Your Calendars!

Dr. Harlan will be signing copies of his books at The Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street in New Orleans, on Thursday, June 30, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Taste food from the book and sip a glass of wine as [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for June 21, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I was told not to have caffeine because of my a-fib. Since dark chocolate is good for you and I love dark chocolate, do you think I can eat it even though it contains caffeine? If yes what should be the amount?

New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com! June 16, 2011

In the New Orleans Area?
Mark Your Calendars!

Dr. Harlan will be signing copies of his books at The Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street in New Orleans, on Thursday, June 30, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Taste food from the book and sip a glass of wine as [...]

The Science Behind Just Tell Me What to Eat! : Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

It’s here! Get your copy of Just Tell Me What to Eat!

I’m so excited that my new book, Just Tell Me What To Eat!: The Delicious 6-Week Weight Loss Plan for the Real World is now available. This is a 6 week plan that I’ve built over [...]

The Summer Salad Construction Kit : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Chef Tim Says….

I had someone say recently how much they envied me being able to make up recipes. It’s funny because I don’t see creating a new dish as being all that hard, and thinking about it I realized that it isn’t difficult. The key [...]

New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com!

Win a Signed Copy of Just Tell Me What to Eat!

Win one of five signed copies of Dr. Harlan’s new book by entering the sweepstakes on Facebook! This is a 6-week plan that will have you and your family eating well and eating healthy, while learning how [...]

Happy Memorial Day from DrGourmet.com

Happy Memorial Day!

Here in the United States we’re on the verge of Memorial Day Weekend. Officially, Memorial Day honors those who have died in the service of our nation. It’s also become the unofficial start of Summer and is often a weekend filled with family [...]

Mediterranean Diet and Heart Disease

Win a Signed Copy of Just Tell Me What to Eat!

Win one of five signed copies of Dr. Harlan’s new book by entering the sweepstakes on Facebook! This is a 6-week plan that will have you and your family eating well and eating healthy, while learning how [...]

Wine Substitute; The Dr. Gourmet Diet Plan for Kids; More : Ask Dr. Gourme

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Is there a substitute for red wine? Perhaps grape juice made from grapes rather than concentrate? I do not drink alcohol at all and would not do so even for the benefits of red wine.