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Questions About Coumadin® (warfarin)

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...?

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

Foods and Coumadin (warfarin)

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

Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Preparations

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

Menus and Recipes for Coumadin (warfarin) Users

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

Questions About Specific Foods

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!

Salt

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

Oils

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?

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? (See also...)
More Questions About Cheese

Questions About Cooking

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.

Cookware

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

Food Safety

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

Substitutes

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

Weight Loss

Losing weight can be challenging. Dr. Gourmet gives answers to your questions about weight loss. Read all of the questions submitted about weight loss.

Diet Myths & Supplements

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

Exercise

Can you exercise if you have GERD / Acid Reflux?
What is a good breakfast for those dieting and exercising?
More Questions About Exercise

Miscellaneous

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

 
 

Questions About Health

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.

Cancer

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

Cholesterol

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

Diabetes

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

GERD / Acid Reflux

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

Gout / Kidney Stones

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