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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Folate; Ground Turkey; Honey : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am hoping to be pregnant this year and with that in mind I had my blood checked. All my levels are great, iron, calcium etc. One thing that stood out was that I had folate levels double that of the average [...]

Substitutions: Sesame Seeds, Fish, Pine Nuts : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for November 1, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am interested in the Mediterranean Diet but I am allergic to fish and shellfish. What can I substitute for the fish/shellfish? I don’t particularly like meat.

A: Certainly there’s good research to [...]

Wine: Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 11, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Does having a glass of wine every night affect weight loss?

A: Even though that glass of wine has about 150 calories, those who drink [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for September 20, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am currently caring for my dad who uses Coumadin and is diabetic. I am looking for menus/recipes with regards to his conditions. Menus would be helpful, as I work during the day.

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 23, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: A new school year is coming and with it concerns about sending healthy lunches for my middle schooler. Any suggestions would be great! (They do not have any way to heat their lunches).

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 2, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have been trying really hard to lose weight but I am finding it really hard. I have been looking at your site and it is really good with the weekly eating plan which is just what I am looking for but [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for July 26, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My husband’s borderline diabetes is compounded with a high potassium count. This makes it very difficult to maintain a Mediterranean diet. Do you have recipes or advice for this particular problem?

A: There [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for July 12, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe if you are trying to bring your potassium levels down?

A: One of the most common [...]

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.

Cheese; Fish Oil; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have heard there are some cheeses that will not cause a problem for those who are lactose intolerant. Can you tell me some?

A: We doctors [...]