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Dr. Harlan has answered hundreds of questions from readers about Coumadin (warfarin). Topics range from recipes for Coumadin users to the Vitamin K levels of various foods. The questions below are just a sample - read all of the questions submitted about Coumadin.
How much Vitamin K is in roasted or pickled beets?
How much Vitamin K is in blueberries?
More Questions About the
Amounts of Vitamin K in Foods
Is it okay to cook with garlic while
on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Are juicers a good idea for
those on Coumadin (warfarin)?
More Questions About Foods
and Coumadin
What herbs can I take instead of Brilanta and aspirin?
Should Coumadin (warfarin) users avoid
MSG?
Is it safe to take Acai Advance with
Coumadin (warfarin)?
Will drinking aloe vera juice interact
with Coumadin (warfarin)?
Will Resveratrol interact
with Coumadin (warfarin)?
More Questions About
Supplements, Vitamins and Herbal Preparations
Should Coumadin (warfarin) users avoid
MSG?
I need menus for my father who is diabetic
and on Coumadin (warfarin).
More Questions About
Menus and Recipes for Coumadin Users
Below are just a few of the questions you'll find answered on the subject of various foods. View the entire list of questions we've answered already!
Are there low-salt chili powders?
If I wash canned canned beans and
vegetables am I washing off some of the salt? More Questions About Salt
What type of cooking should
olive oil be used for?
Will rice bran oil really reduce cholesterol, and is it good for you?
If I eat flax seeds will I get the same benefits as flax
seed oil?
What can I substitute for peanut or
sesame oil in Asian recipes?
What is the cholesterol
content of goat cheese?
I'm lactose intolerant, but I
can eat goat cheese. Why?
What can I use in place of
Gorgonzola cheese? (See
also...)
More Questions About Cheese
Have a question about cooking equipment, making ingredient substitutions, or other cooking quandaries? Browse the selection of questions below, or read all of the questions submitted about Cooking.
Between brands, is there much difference
in quality of cast iron skillets?
What do you like or dislike about the following cookware
choices?
More Questions About Cookware
Do peach pits really contain
cyanide?
Is it safe to eat from unopened
jars of caviar that are five years old?
Should I throw this balsamic
vinegar away?
Should I throw this chili away?
More Questions About Food Safety
What can I substitute for gorgonzola cheese in a pasta salad?
What can I substitute for cilantro?
Is there another way for
a vegetarian to get protein other than tofu and beans?
More Questions About Substitutes
Losing weight can be challenging. Dr. Gourmet gives answers to your questions about weight loss. Read all of the questions submitted about weight loss.
Is it true that I should avoid
eating fruit for thirty minutes before or after a meal?
Will these herbal supplements - Hoodia Gordonii Plus and Acai
Berry - act as appetite
suppressants?
More Questions About Diet Myths & Supplements
Can you exercise if
you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
What is a good breakfast for
those dieting and exercising?
More Questions About Exercise
How can an underweight diabetic gain
weight safely?
Where can I go to get my percentage
of body fat measured and compared to my muscle mass?
More Miscellaneous Weight Loss Questions
Sometimes your doctor can't answer your question about food and health. Find the answers here to questions about cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, pregnancy and more. Read all of the questions submitted about health conditions.
Are edamame (soy beans) safe for breast
cancer survivors?
How can I make food that is palatable
for those on chemotherapy?
If I have had thyroid cancer, should I avoid
iodine in my food?
More Questions About Food and Cancer
Will rice bran oil really reduce cholesterol, and is it good for you?
Where is the cholesterol-lowering
diet?
Do nuts help prevent metabolic
syndrome?
If CoQ10 with red yeast rice does
damage to the liver, is there a safer way to reduce my cholesterol?
More Questions About Cholesterol
How can I get enough whole grains in a gluten-free diabetic diet?
Does cinnamon help control
blood sugar levels?
I have gastroparesis. What
should I eat?
I need menus for my father who is diabetic
and on Coumadin (warfarin).
Should a pre-diabetic eat
sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes?
More Questions About Diabetes
Are Nutri-Grain breakfast bars safe for those with GERD?
Why do 'GERD-safe recipes' sometimes contain
foods listed as triggers?
My husband has GERD
and is lactose intolerant. What can he eat?
Can you exercise if you
have GERD / Acid Reflux?
More Questions About GERD / Acid Reflux
Is tilapia good for those with gout?
Can you clear up the controversy over what
to eat for gout?
How should you eat if you have diabetes
and gout?
How many milligrams of potassium would be acceptable in a recipe
if you are trying to bring
your potassium levels down?
More Questions About Gout / Kidney Stones