Q. Is it a good idea to soak raw nuts before eating them?
Q. Is it a good idea to soak raw nuts before eating them?
Q. Are raw-food smoothies beneficial for weight loss and overall health?
Q. Are raw-food smoothies beneficial for weight loss and overall health?
Q. I take 50 milligrams of zinc daily, but it looks like you should...
Q. I take 50 milligrams of zinc daily, but it looks like you should take only 40 milligrams per day. Is it OK to continue? What are the consequences of too much zinc?
Q. Are dairy foods the best source of calcium to fight osteoporosis, or are...
Q. Are dairy foods the best source of calcium to fight osteoporosis, or are supplements better?
Q. Awhile back your newsletter reported the effect of whey and casein found on...
Q. Awhile back your newsletter reported the effect of whey and casein found on nutrient absorption from blueberries. Do dairy products have the same negative effect on the benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, peaches, cantaloupes, spinach, peas, corn, etc.?
Q. Is the Daily Value (DV%) for elemental calcium or calcium in combination with...
Q. Is the Daily Value (DV%) for elemental calcium or calcium in combination with other things - like calcium lactate or calcium citrate? Which of these combination forms is best?
Q. How can I be sure the flour I buy is really whole wheat?
Q. How can I be sure the flour I buy is really whole wheat?
Q. I’ve been reading in your newsletter about the downsides of consuming too many...
Q. I've been reading in your newsletter about the downsides of consuming too many starchy foods. Since corn is a starchy food, does that apply to popcorn, which I've been eating thinking it's a healthy snack?
Q. How do heating and freezing affect antioxidant levels in food?
Q. How do heating and freezing affect antioxidant levels in food?
Q. I keep reading about the health benefits of spicy peppers, but I can’t...
Q. I keep reading about the health benefits of spicy peppers, but I can't eat spicy foods. Is there any way I can get these benefits without eating hot peppers?