DEAR DR. BLONZ: The talk at the gym among my 50-something crowd is that protein needs are especially important for those seeking to build muscle. A popular drink at the cafe has a vitamin and collagen... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I recently read an article about the cancer risks associated with cooking food on the grill, but I have always wondered if these same cautions apply to both charcoal and gas BBQs. We a... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is there any concern about the different forms of ascorbic acid in many vitamin C supplements, that some are not the best form for the body? I read that rose hips should be used for vi... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am limiting foods with added simple carbs in my diet, but I am concerned after learning that maltodextrin is all over and considered the worst kind of carbohydrate. I checked and fou... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: My regular enjoyment of cashews was put at risk when I heard someone say at a party that they never ate them since they learned cashews contain a toxin and must be avoided. I was skept... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I know that if you are predisposed to kidney stones, consuming foods high in oxalates is not a good idea. But I also read that oxalates will accumulate in the body. And they are descri... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: In a recent column about digestion and gas, I felt you should have mentioned probiotics. I have friends who swear a daily probiotic has changed their lives. I take one also and have ha... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I respect your expertise and skepticism, but feel the need to vent about your rejection of all that's alternative, much in the same way that medical doctors do. I hear about many succe... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I would appreciate your thoughts on the discussion about aluminum foil that occurred at a recent dinner event. There was acknowledgment of its many uses and the plus that it is recycla... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: With increasing weather and power emergencies, I have been keeping an emergency supply of food that needs to be rotated periodically. I prefer having foods that we use regularly rather... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I found an unopened pint of ice cream in my freezer that had been buried for about a year. I was disappointed to see that it had ice crystals, just like another container I had opened ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have tried intermittent fasting, but I want to know your thoughts on going on a multi-day complete fast for energy, cellular renewal, detoxification and immune system strength. Water... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have been focusing on whole foods and reducing my consumption of processed fats in my diet, as well as that of my family. I do want to address the diets of my children, aged 9 and 14... more