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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HFCS; Cowboy Steak; Lean Body Mass : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

It is estimated that nearly 7% of daily caloric consumption in the United States is from high fructose corn syrup. This estimate has been labeled as conservative, with other studies indicating that over 10% of daily calories come from fructose in the U.S. [...]

April 26th, 2010 | Category: beef, diet soda, dr. tim, exercise, obesity, soft drinks, weight loss | Comments

Soda; Popsicles; Cumin Dusted Flank Steak: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Eating Healthy: Soda

[This article is part of The Real World Diet Coaching Program, an ongoing series on The How and Why of Eating Healthy. Read the whole series to date.]

It is clear that soft drink consumption [...]

April 19th, 2010 | Category: Real World Diet, beef, chef tim, diet soda, dr. tim, newsletter, obesity, soft drinks, water, weight loss | Comments

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 [...]

February 23rd, 2010 | Category: alcohol, ask, gerd, soft drinks, water | Comments

A Serious Look at Fructose: Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

Not long ago I answered an “Ask Dr. Gourmet” question about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). She noted that her local Applebee’s had HFCS in almost everything and wondered what research I had done on its risks. At the time I could only say that the research [...]

January 6th, 2010 | Category: artherosclerosis, artificial flavors, cholesterol, diabetes, fast food, heart disease, soft drinks | Comments

Ask Dr. Gourmet: Beverages on The Quality Calorie Diet

Q: My mother and I are about to embark on the first week of our two week Quality Calorie Diet meal plan this Saturday, but I can’t find anywhere on the website any information about what to drink.

My mother [...]

December 22nd, 2009 | Category: antioxidants, ask, eatthisdiet, quality calorie diet, soft drinks | Comments

If It’s Not Available, They Can’t Eat It

Way back in May of 2007 I reported on the Intitute of Medicine’s report and recommendations for school nutrition standards. In that News Bite I mentioned that the Institute recommended specifically that each school district limit their students’ opportunities to choose foods that are not nutritionally approved. [...]

April 1st, 2009 | Category: bites, convenience foods, fast food, kids, nutrition bites, soft drinks | Comments

Diet Soda; Families and The Quality Calorie Diet : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My brother thinks that drinking Fresca is the same as drinking water. He is diabetic and takes pills to control his numbers. He is about 30 or more pounds overweight and he drinks about 6 cans of Fresca each day. I told him he [...]

January 27th, 2009 | Category: alcohol, ask, diet soda, eatthisdiet, soft drinks, substitutes, weight loss | Comments

High Fructose Corn Syrup; Breastfeeding Calories : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: What research have you done concerning high fructose corn syrup? Some health experts are telling us to stop drinking sodas because of either the high sugar content or the high fructose corn syrup.

I have found that [...]

December 30th, 2008 | Category: ask, eatthisdiet, ingredients, pregnancy, soft drinks, supplements, vitamin k, weight loss | Comments

Thyroid and Iodine; Diet Iced Teas

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am in need of advice about diet because 20 years ago I had thyroid cancer, and my thyroid was removed. I have taken Levoxyl ever since. Recently I read a book that said I should not be eating fish or taking [...]

September 9th, 2008 | Category: ask, pantry meals, soft drinks | Comments
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