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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Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for June 28, 2011

We’ve had a lot of new subscribers recently (welcome!), and I thought it might be helpful for us to share a few of our “greatest hits” or most frequently-asked questions on a variety of topics.

You can always check to see if your question, or [...]

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.

The Line Between Dieters and Cooks, by Russ Lane; New Recipes at DrGourmet.com

Announcing our Newest iPhone Apps:
for Coumadin (warfarin) Users!
vitKdiet

Over 50 easy, healthy recipes that are safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users, conveniently on your iPhone for quick trips to the market. Plus Vitamin K levels in the most common foods and information on prescribing, dosage and [...]

Lactose Intolerance; Thyroid; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have celiac disease, and I keep reading that celiacs should stay away from dairy because it promotes inflammation. But dairy has always been one of my main “foods.”

I use raw milk [...]

Cereal and Gout; Nutrisystem and Coumadin; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I want to know if Fiber One cereal from General Mills is OK to eat when you have gout. I need to eat it every day because I have Diverticulosis.

Also can I [...]

GERD Triggers; After Coumadin; More : Ask Dr. Gourme

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: A week ago my doctor took me off of Coumadin. He took a blood test and I had an ultrasound, both being negative for a blood clot that I had after back surgery. He says I can eat anything I want now. [...]

Pradaxa; Cocoa; Glycemic Index vs. Fiber : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Any comments about the new drug that has just been approved by the FDA and supposedly will take Warfarin’s place – Pradaxa?

A: I don’t normally answer questions not related to diet and [...]

Cancer Survivor Diet; Selenium and Diabetes; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: My husband is diabetic, and I am a cancer survivor. With the guidelines given to me to minimize recurring of the cancer, as well as my health in general after chemo, it seems easier for me to follow a diabetic diet than [...]

Late Night Snacking; Meal Replacement Bars; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have been told that if you are on a very strict diet you should not eat past 7 o’clock. Some others say 9. Is this true? Also, does that mean no calories at all past the time or no big meal. [...]

xercise and Cholesterol; Too Much Fish; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Can you lower your cholesterol without exercising?

A: I love this question. Even though Dr. Gourmet is about food I believe that exercise is key to being healthy.