If you want to lose weight, lower your cholesterol or just learn how to eat healthy, you've found the right place. My free, interactive diet planner, My eatTHISdiet, will help you create weekly meal plans - complete with recipes and shopping lists - to make eating better easy for you and your entire family.

My eatTHISdiet is perfect for those with food allergies or health issues like GERD / acid reflux, lactose intolerance, and those who use Coumadin® (warfarin).

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Announcing My eatTHISdiet - The Comfort Food Diet!

People think that those comfort foods you grew up with are bound to be full of fat and calories and unhealthy ingredients, but they don't have to be. With my recipes, you can eat those familiar, comforting foods like Meatloaf or Macaroni and Cheese - and still eat healthy.

The Comfort Food Diet is not designed for those with food allergies or special dietary needs, such as those taking Coumadin ® (warfarin), on low-sodium diets, or those who are lactose intolerant. If you have one of those special needs, you'll still want to use the original My eatTHISdiet. Ready to try it? Register and start using The Comfort Food Diet.

Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet

Top Diet Resources

Coumadin® (warfarin) If you’re taking Coumadin, you need to watch your intake of Vitamin K. This guide will help you manage your diet successfully. Food lists, recipe guides, and more! Coumadin Food and Diet Information GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) / Acid Reflux Fight GERD with Dr. Gourmet's healthy recipes, with easy “tummy tips” to help you manage your reflux. GERD / Acid Reflux Guide Lactose Intolerant? It’s not unusual to have difficulty digesting lactose and needing to avoid foods containing cheese or milk. This index will help guide you to Dr. Gourmet recipes you’ll safely enjoy. Lactose Intolerant Recipe Guide and More Information Eating Healthier At Fast Food Restaurants I have to admit that I seldom eat at fast food joints: I much prefer to eat great food. That said, sometimes you don't have any choice. I've created a listing of items from various fast food restaurants that will help you make healthier choices. Fast Food Guide

Low-Cholesterol / Low-Fat Diet Has your doctor told you that you have a problem with your cholesterol? You've come to the right place. The recipes and meal plans on the Dr. Gourmet website are low-fat and low cholesterol. Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Guide Low Sodium Recipe Index Many people need to limit their sodium (salt) intake. Consult this recipe list to find those Dr. Gourmet recipes that will fit into a low sodium diet. Low Sodium Recipe Guide Healthy Eating for Kids A healthy diet gives kids a great start on a healthy life. Here are some great snack ideas and guidance for the children in your life. Healthy Eating for Kids and Young Adults The Mediterranean Diet Research on the Mediterranean Diet forms the basis for all Dr. Gourmet recipes and eatTHISdiet meal plans, whether it is The Comfort Food Diet, plans for Coumadin® users or diabetics. Find out more about this style of eating and its proven benefits for your health.

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Featured Recipe

Red Beans and Rice
This recipe was a challenge not so much because of the amount of fat that many Creole recipes have in them but because of the amount of salt. The first concern was the sausage. A number of variations of ham and sausage were tried but the Healthy Choice and Healthy Ones are really good products with only 480 mg of sodium and 2.5 grams of fat in 2 ounces. You may be able to find similar products at your grocery -- look for the American Heart Association "Heart Check" Symbol.

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A lower Body Mass Index means you live a longer, healthier life. Do you need to reduce your BMI? Find out now.

Waist-Hip Ratio
This easy-to-calculate measurement is a good indicator of your risk of health problems like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes. What's your WHR?

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Dr. Tim Says...

I get the question all the time about how much Vitamin K is right for folks taking Coumadin® (warfarin). Unfortunately, there's no perfect study to guide just how much Vitamin K is too much for those taking Coumadin. Most physicians recommend limiting foods that contain very high or even moderate amounts of Vitamin K. At the same time, there's never been a recommendation to severely limit Vitamin K intake.

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin K is 80 micrograms (mcg) for males and 70 mcg for females. The Right Dose of Vitamin K

Chef Tim Says....

Your favorite recipe is often the most comforting. We here at Dr. Gourmet are all about making sure that comfort food continues to be a part of your diet. While there are a lot of recipes for you to choose from, we often receive questions about how to make changes in your own beloved dishes to make them healthier.

Here are four simple things you can look at in your recipes that will help: Making Your Comfort Food Healthier

Isis and Minerva

When I saw the menu, I thought, How could there possibly be two Greek salads? But when the first one came, it was so unusual, I wondered what the next one would be.

As I was wondering that, two waiters came out, each carrying two square plates, each with a short, bulbous, ceramic, shot glass sized cup. The plates were set down in front of us, and I saw that in the shot glasses was a clear, watery looking liquid, with a drop of what looked like oil floating in it. How could this be a Greek salad? I tried to guess, but was totally wrong. Moto: Course Three

Hand on Heart

Dr. Harlan's latest cookbook, Hand on Heart, includes several of the recipes from drgourmet.com, plus a few that were developed specifically for the book, like Banoffee Pie! More on what's inside.