
We interviewed our good friend Dr Tim Harlan aka Dr Gourmet about his new book Just Tell Me What to Eat. This former chef and now big shot doctor in New Orleans loves the Mediterranean diet and told us what we should be eating to stay
healthy. When Tim is not consulting with the Food Network on ways to make healthy meals he is saving lives at Tulane University School of Medicine. He is on a short list of doctors who started as former restaurant owners.
Dr Gourmet is a natural outgrowth of Dr Harlan’s interest in good food and good health. He says Eating well and eating healthy is the same thing.” In his new book he teaches you to transform your pantry. his recipes take less than 30 minutes. But will require you to plan your meals for the week ahead of time. This way you will always have a healthy choice no matter what curve ball your schedule throws at you. If you follow Dr Gourmet’s meal plans then you could see a dramatic change in your blood chemistry which will help you live a healthier life.
His book is the anti-fad diet book. He emphasizes lean meats, healthy fats, whole grains, seafood and lots of vegetables. But he will teach you to make healthy versions of your favorite meals like fettuccine Alfredo to paella.

and Software and Coaching program. How many other doctors do you know that also operated a restaurant. Dr Gourmet loves food and loves to share the importance of eating healthy foods as a method of improving your health. Dr Gourmet has worked with the Food Network, he has written lots of books and articles on eating healthy. And now he has released his Real World Eating Plan. This great free tool lets you create 2 week meal plans with shopping lists. It is easy to use, is based on medical research and it works for the whole family. According to Dr Harlan Good Food is Good Health…He says eating well and eating healthy is the same thing. During the interview we talked about new research on high fructose corn syrup. The importance of cooking with fresh ingredients and measuring everything. Dr Gourmet also recommended the website for 

On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Dr Tim Harlan aka Dr Gourmet came on his regular segment to explain the role of carbohydrates in your diet. He talked Glycemic Index and told us about how his website and program helps. Dr Gourmet’s favorite carbs are legumes, he said that if you eat legumes 4 times a week, studies show that you could lower your risk for a heart attack by over 20%. He says that eating healthy and being healthy is all about balance. He said he thinks that the Atkins and South Beach diets are silly. He said that the glycemic index rating of a Milky Way bar is lower than that of rice – which do you think is healthier for you? Do you really think pork rinds are better for you than carrots? So if you eat high fiber, fresh natural carbs you should be all right. To learn more please go to 














