Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet
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Questions
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
Foods and Coumadin (warfarin)
How much Vitamin K is in apricots ?
How much Vitamin K is in the seaweed
used to wrap sushi ?
How much Vitamin K is in pomegranates ?
How much Vitamin K is in Mrs.
Dash ?
How much vitamin K is in mung beans ?
How much Vitamin K is in rhubarb ?
How much Vitamin K is in green,
red, yellow and orange peppers ?
How much Vitamin K is in Fresca,
Sprite, or other sodas ?
How much Vitamin K is in edamame ?
How much Vitamin K does flaxseed
oil have in it?
I can't have broccoli or cauliflower because of its high Vitamin K levels - why
is it in your recipes ?
Does salt increase INR levels?
If I'm on Coumadin, can I use Green
Tea for weight loss?
Is Mona Vie (acai juice) safe
with Coumadin?
Can those on Coumadin (warfarin) eat eggs
or Eggbeaters ?
Can I cook with parsley while on Coumadin?
Are peanuts affecting my Coumadin?
Should you avoid cranberry
juice on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Are there foods that interact
with Coumadin even though they are low
in Vitamin K?
Does freezing "kill" the Vitamin K in foods?
Can a person on Coumadin (warfarin) eat black
eyed peas ?
Can foods low in Vitamin K still affect my INR levels?
Why should people on Coumadin avoid
your Eggs Benedict recipe ?
Is there a list of Vitamin K in
foods ?
Does alcohol interact with Coumadin ?
Should I avoid caffeinated
coffee on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Does cooking or pickling reduce the amount of Vitamin K in cabbage?
Should I avoid lettuce while
on Coumadin?
Is there a Vitamin K difference between
hot-house and home-grown tomatoes?
Does papaya have a blood-thinning
effect?
I've heard that apple cider will help you lose weight. Will
apple cider interact with the warfarin I'm on?
Does soy interrupt the effectiveness of
Coumadin?
I'm on warfarin and my levels fluctuate heavily. Is it because I
eat green apples ?
Why do Vitamin K levels vary in
the same foods?
Is it okay to cook with garlic
while on Coumadin (warfarin)?
Specific Conditions, Weight, and Coumadin (warfarin)
I have burning mouth syndrome. Will Vitamin
B help?
If I'm on Coumadin, can I use Green
Tea for weight loss?
How many micrograms of Vitamin
K can I have in one day?
Are there supplements you can take to help reduce your dose of Coumadin®?
Can you wean down your dose of Coumadin®?
Does Coumadin cause fatigue ?
How can I manage my Vitamin K intake on the Jenny
Craig diet plan ?
Does Coumadin (warfarin) cause
weight gain ?
Does Coumadin (warfarin) affect
your metabolism and cause weight gain?
Is there a low-sodium diet
plan for those on Coumadin®?
Resources for renal/diabetic patients
on Coumadin ?
My husband has gout, GERD, and is on Coumadin. What
can I cook for
him?
Is this gum pain related
to taking Coumadin?
I have heart disease and I'm on Coumadin. "Just tell me what to eat!"
I am a diabetic on Coumadin .
Can you help me with diet?
My husband is a diabetic on
Coumadin . How can I help him eat healthy?
Specific Medications
Does Coumadin interact with Neurontin ?
Should I worry about interactions between Coumadin,
Pepcid, and Protonix ?
Does Extra-Strength Tylenol interfere
with Coumadin?
Will taking Tylenol or Advil affect
my INR levels?
What should my Coumadin-taking husband use
for pain ?
Is there an interaction between warfarin
and Iodoral ?
Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Preparations
Will Vitamin B have an effect on my INRs?
What effect does taking saw
palmetto have on Coumadin levels?
If I'm on Coumadin, can I use Green
Tea for weight loss?
What about Coumadin and Golgi
or Noni juice ?
Is Mona Vie (acai juice)
safe with Coumadin?
Why can't I have grapefruit ?
Can I take Chromium Picolinate while I'm taking Coumadin?
Do Goji Berries interact with Coumadin (warfarin)?
What about herbal teas and Coumadin ?
Can I take Fenugreek with my other
medications?
Can I use these nutritional
supplements while on Coumadin?
How can my friend control her Vitamin K intake and increase
her iron intake ?
Are there supplements you can take to
help reduce your dose of Coumadin®?
Does papaya have a blood-thinning
effect?
I've heard that apple cider will help you lose weight. Will
apple cider interact with the warfarin I'm on?
Menus for Coumadin (warfarin)
Could you post a recipe
guide for people on Coumadin® (warfarin) ?
Is there any cost involved in eatTHISdiet or the Dr. Gourmet website?
Can you suggest specific menus for those on warfarin ?
Isn't there a specific diet my mother should be following to make sure that her
Coumadin is working correctly?
My husband has gout, GERD, and is on Coumadin. What
can I cook for him?
My husband is a diabetic on Coumadin .
How can I help him eat healthy?
Specific Foods
Salt
Is sushi a low
salt food ?
For those on Coumadin, shouldn't
salt
substitutes be avoided because of the
high levels of potassium?
Doesn't sea salt have a higher concentration of potassium
chloride than regular salt?
Does sea salt have less sodium in it
than regular salt?
Which types
of salts have the least sodium?
Oils
What are the smoke
points of various oils?
Is palm
oil safe to eat?
Which cooking
oil should I use?
What
oil should I use for fondue?
Is olive oil appropriate for high-temperature
uses ?
Cheese
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 ?
Is Parmigiano-Reggiano suitable
for vegetarians?
Why does swiss
cheese have holes in it?
Is there a substitute
for goat cheese ?
Balsamic Vinegar
Does balsamic vinegar contain
lead ?
Is there a rating system for balsamic
vinegar ?
How long can I keep balsamic
vinegar ?
Alcohol
Is all of the alcohol
cooked out of your chicken piccata
sauce?
What is...
What's the difference between Sorbet,
Sherbet, and Ice Cream ?
What
is "orzo "?
What
does "Nicoise " mean?
For
the Chicken Pot Pie recipe, is "chicken
stock " really chicken broth or
water that chicken is cooked in?
What is a baron of beef ?
Miscellaneous
Where can you purchase this no
salt chicken broth ?
How much CO2 is in Pepsi, 7-Up and
Mountain Dew?
Does your body process honey differently
than sugar?
How concerned should we be about processed
sugars in our food?
Do you have any suggestions for sources
of sprouts ?
Is there a nutritional difference
between dry
roasted and toasted nuts ?
Is popcorn a good snack?
Does oatmeal contain purines?
Where can I find "chemical free" scallops ?
Does V-8 count as a serving
of vegetables ?
Where can I find edamame ?
Can I freeze
celery ?
Which form of oats is better
for me: cooked
oatmeal or granola ?
Is there a difference in
calories if I cook
my oatmeal less ?
Which is worse for me--margarine
or mayonnaise ?
How do I make rock
candy syrup ?
How
can I tell that these mushrooms are safe to eat , without being a guinea pig?
What soup would you suggest with this menu for a dinner party?
How do you calculate calories in a marinade ?
General Cooking Questions
Why does your Black Bean Soup only last 48 hours?
Do you have any more venison recipes?
What can be used to counteract too
much salt used in a recipe?
How will substituting
sugar for Splenda change
the serving size?
Should I avoid all corn
syrup ?
Do you have recipes
for single people ?
What's the best way to make hard
boiled eggs ?
Is olive oil appropriate for high-temperature
uses ?
Can I substitute
starch for eggs in baking?
Is it safe
to eat the un-moldy part of an
opened can of tomato paste?
How can I avoid
E-Coli on fruits and vegetables ?
Why should I soak
dried beans and then discard
the soaking water?
What does "shiver " mean?
Can I substitute two egg whites for one
egg in a cheesecake
recipe ?
What are the best wines and
cheeses of Brittany ?
Cookware
Between brands, is there much difference in quality
of cast iron skillets ?
What temperatures should be used
with non-stick skillets for cooking eggs?
What do you like or dislike about the following cookware
choices ?
Health
Questions
Cholesterol
What diet will help me increase
my HDL ?
What are the best ways to increase
HDL (good cholesterol) ?
With my cholesterol problem, should
I avoid
all cheeses ?
My husband has had two stents put in.
Can you advise
me on a heart-healthy
diet ?
I am trying to find out if shrimp
is good while one is trying to reduce cholesterol . Can
you help?
What is HIGH
cholesterol content in a recipe?
Diabetes
What is a healthy weight for
a man with diabetes?
Do you have any diet advice for a recently
diagnosed diabetic?
Gluten Sensitivity
Do lactose intolerance and gluten
sensitivity often go together?
Which of your diets would be best for someone who is gluten-sensitive ?
Lactose Intolerance
Does ghee (clarified butter)
contain lactose?
Is it safe to use a lactase enzyme
supplement more than once a day?
Are there cheeses that are safe for
those who are lactose intolerant?
Sodium (Salt)
Are there ways to adjust
your recipes to make them lower in sodium?
Is cellular salt really
that important?
What can I recommend to my elderly grandmother to help her manage
her low-sodium diet ?
Has our society substituted
the taste of salt for good food ?
For those on Coumadin, shouldn't salt
substitutes be avoided because of the high levels of potassium?
Doesn't sea salt have a higher concentration of potassium
chloride than regular salt?
Does sea salt have less sodium in it
than regular salt?
Which types of salts have the
least sodium?
Is sushi a low salt food ?
Vegetarian Diet
Is my vegetarian teen going to get enough protein and iron ?
As
a vegetarian who still eats fish, am
I healthier than my friend who eats meat ?
What are the pros and cons of being
a vegetarian ?
I have several questions about
diet and vegetarianism...
Miscellaneous
Would baking soda also neutralize
the acid in chili?
Are seeds really a problem for those with
diverticulitis ?
What is BUN and should I be concerned that
mine is elevated ?
My husband has gout. What proteins can he
eat?
Could taking glucosamine cause weight gain?
Are those who are allergic to tree nuts also
allergic to nutmeg?
What foods are high in iron ?
Do you have information on the amount of
tyramine in foods for those on MAO inhibitors
(certain antidepressants)?
Are mung beans safe for women with estrogen
receptor positive breast cancer ?
How can a nutrition label say NO trans fats,
NO saturated fats, and NO cholesterol, when it contains hydrogenated
oils ?
Should
I avoid all corn
syrup ?
How can I help my husband keep
his potassium levels down ?
Should I be concerned about the level
of mercury
in the fish I eat ?
Is drinking
diet soda the same as drinking
water?
Does sushi fit into
a healthy eating plan?
Should my wife and I do a colon
cleansing program ?
I'm on a low fat diet after my heart
attack and now I'm underweight .
How can I gain?
What are your thoughts on the Mediterranean
diet ?
Can I take Fenugreek with
my other medications?
Can I substitute vitamins for vegetables in
my diet?
What do we need for a healthy diet ?
How much Omega-3 Fatty Acids should
I be getting per day?
How many calories can
a lumberjack eat in a day?
Is that plaque?
Can you suggest healthy lunches for my middle-schooler ?
Some people with secondary and primary
lymphedema feel that low carb diets make
them feel better with their disease. What
do you think?
eatTHISdiet
Do you have any more venison recipes? Can I substitute two slices of low-calorie
bread for the one slice of whole
wheat bread in my single-serving
lunch?
Why isn't Diabetes
Type 2 included as an
optional condition (like Coumadin® use or low-sodium)
in My eatTHISdiet?
Do you have recipes
for single people ?
About the servings
for eatTHISdiet ....
What
diet will help me increase
my HDL ?
Would
eatTHISdiet work for me? How can you
not charge for it?
Is there any
cost involved in eatTHISdiet
or the Dr. Gourmet website?
My husband and I are beginning eatTHISdiet. Is
eatTHISdiet appropriate for children , or should I make and serve
them different foods than my husband and I?
How can I make better food choices and
stick with it ?
How can I lose weight if I am confined
to a wheelchair and can't
exercise ?
Is eatTHISdiet for people
with GERD ?
I don't like some of the foods on eatTHISdiet. What
should I do ?
I
Is a low-carb diet appropriate
for my whole family ?
Weight Loss
Could taking glucosamine cause
weight gain?
Should I eat vegetarian meals more
often than I eat meat ?
Is drinking
diet soda the same as drinking
water?
My husband and I are trying to lose weight.
What is the right
combination of calories, fats,
proteins and carbohydrates for us?
I think I have an eating disorder. How
can I avoid damaging my body any further ?
I gained ten pounds while on Zoloft. How
can I lose the weight now that I'm off the drug?
Is
this an eating
disorder ?
Is cutting down on carbohydrates a
healthy way to lose weight?
How do genetic factors affect weight ?
How important is how often one eats in
terms of weight maintenance AND life expectancy?
How can I lose weight if I am confined to a wheelchair and can't
exercise ?
If I'm trying to lose weight, should I not
eat past a certain time ?
Is a low-carb diet appropriate for my
whole family ?
Does starving or throwing up help you lose weight, and what
are the consequences ?