On Nutrition

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I take medications along with several supplements, and they come in various sizes, shapes and forms. To keep things straight between what I take in the morning and evening, I have them... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have an unfortunate tendency to develop hives and was told that a low-histamine diet can help in some cases. I have been having difficulty finding a list of foods showing histamine c... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: There are no Nutrition Facts labels on fresh produce, but one local store provides posters with information I find helpful, and there are also websites. My question is whether this inf... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I hear cautions about cooking oils and their smoke points. What happens if an oil is overheated during oil frying compared to oven roasting? I hear on social media that canola is worse... more

Dear Dr. Blonz: I am completing my undergraduate degree in dietetics next year. I will continue to become a registered dietitian, but I want to go on to graduate education and am torn between pursuing... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I go to the gym a few times a week with a routine that includes weights and time on the Stairmaster. The word at the gym is that protein needs are especially important for those doing ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: There was an animated discussion about the roles of fruit and vegetable colors at a recent party. One issue was whether the darker the color, the healthier the food. Another issue was ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: The advice I see everywhere is to cut carbohydrates, but I am having issues with the love of pasta at our place. Where does pasta stand in relation to other carbohydrates? A negative t... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I want to get the most from the nutrients in the whole foods I eat, but I have been reading that cooking, such as microwaving vegetables for convenience, can cause losses. You have wri... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am a 25-year-old, 6-foot-2, 164-pound man. I am writing because of what I consider to be a racing metabolism, as I have been wanting to put on a bit of flesh to fill what is typicall... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am concerned about the mineral zinc and whether it is possible to get too much. The multivitamin and mineral supplement I use each contain 100% of the daily zinc requirement. I want ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Why is it best to get vitamins from food rather than from supplements? Does the human body make the distinction, and if so, to what extent? -- R.S., Boston... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I know you're not a medical doctor, but I was hoping for some general guidance about the care my mother, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, is receiving. We are in a managed-care p... more