DEAR DR. BLONZ: I want to lose weight without a prescription drug. I am seeking information on fat-burning foods or supplements that are promoted for a claimed ability to help weight loss by making th... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am in relatively good shape for one in their 50s, and I eat well. I walk and exercise regularly, but not as much as I did earlier in life. Like many others in my group, I am annoyed ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: How risky is it to drink orange juice that is a bit fizzy? Does the fizz indicate that oxygenation is occurring? Isn't this associated with the process that creates free radicals? I kn... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I would like a better understanding of the differences between nitrates, nitrites and nitrosamines in food and the body. There are studies linking nitrates to colorectal cancer, but a ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: You have addressed the use of vinegar to help blunt the impact of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. I want to know what white distilled vinegar is made from. And how is it made? Is ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Are the natural flavors the same as what you would find in that actual food? For example, orange is one of my favorites; when a food labeled "all natural" says it is made with actual o... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Please explain more about placebos and controls and whether they can actually bring about health benefits. -- G.B., Anderson, South Carolina... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: As an Oakland, California, resident, I appreciate each of your columns in the East Bay Times. The recent column on protein was timely, as I am a 71-year-old, just over a hip replacemen... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: This is about a solution to the stomach problems that were experienced by my daughter. We were not sure whether it was some medical condition, stress, or even a food allergy. At a peri... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: We had great-tasting grilled frozen swordfish steaks at a friend’s place, prepared according to the package instructions. I would appreciate your comment on whether this is a good fish... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have been eating more nuts and seeds, and also adding them to our children's lunches. Walnuts are a favorite. I would like to know their effect on blood lipids and triglycerides. In ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have a question concerning recommended servings of foods, how they have been determined over the years and the confusion with food labels. It can be unclear when checking serving siz... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Our son, now 13, has grown about four inches in the past year. Lately, he has mentioned experiencing some muscular pains when playing soccer, often stating that the soles of his feet h... more