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Timothy S. Harlan, M.D. Did you know that as of 2009, the average American drinks over 45 GALLONS of carbonated beverages, both sugar-sweetened and non-caloric, per year? It's the single largest source of added sugar in our diet.

It's clear that drinking soda is linked to a variety of health problems, including diabetes and heart disease. While research on diet soda contributing to weight gain is mixed, those 120 or so calories in every can of sweetened soda is not doing your effort to control calories any favors, either. Now we can add "increased risk of stroke" to the joys of carbonated beverages. Soda and Stroke

Featured Recipe

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Curried Shrimp and Coconut Rice Salad

This recipe is a great way to use your leftover coconut rice. It's a great way to plan your week. One night serve a dish with coconut rice, like Chicken Satay or Pork Chops with Black Bean and Pickapeppa Sauce, and make extra coconut rice. Put it in the fridge for a great salad later in the week.

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Just Tell Me What to Eat!

The Delicious 6-Week Weight Loss Plan for the Real World

Six weeks. One recipe a day. The first day, you'll make Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp and Broccoli. Is this a diet?

As a physician and a chef, Dr. Timothy Harlan has counseled thousands of people searching for weight loss answers. Now, in this simple, medically-based, 6 week plan, Dr. Harlan cuts through all the confusing diet trends and gets straight to the bottom line: your daily prescription for what to eat and why—and exactly how you can do it.

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The Mediterranean Diet

What is a Mediterranean Diet? Find out how familiar foods are part of this healthy style of eating.

Exercise & Trim Down

Learn how to make the most out of your exercise with easy-to-follow exercise videos and training plans.

Healthy Recipes

Delicious, healthy recipes that taste great? Yes! Try an easy, healthy recipe from Dr. Gourmet today.

Eat Healthy

It's easier than you think to eat well and eat healthy. Find out how to make eating healthy part of your life.

Ask Dr. Gourmet

Have a question about food or nutrition? Dr. Harlan answers your questions. Ask Dr. Gourmet.

Learn to Eat for My Condition

Coumadin (warfarin) Diet

If you're taking Coumadin, you need to manage your intake of Vitamin K carefully. This guide will help you manage your diet while still eating great food. Lists of foods that are high (and low) in Vitamin K, Coumadin-safe recipes and more! Coumadin (warfarin) Diet Information Get the book! The Coumadin Diet and Cookbook (paperback: $19.95) (PDF: $14.95)

GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn Diet

Fight GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn with Dr. Gourmet's healthy recipes. This five-step guide to reducing the burn comes with easy tummy tips and delicious recipes to help you manage your reflux. Managing Your GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn
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Lactose Intolerance Diet

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

Diabetes Diet

What is the best diet for those with diabetes? A Mediterranean Diet! For diabetics, eating well is THE key to controlling blood sugar. For those with Type 2 diabetes, The Mediterranean Diet seems to help you control your diabetes better, without medication. The Best Diabetes Diet