Q. I have recently read that calcium supplements can be dangerous when not taken...
Q. I have recently read that calcium supplements can be dangerous when not taken with magnesium. Also, that the ratio of calcium to magnesium should be 2:1 or lower. Will you please have your experts answer whether this information is correct? I should be increasing my calcium for bone health but am worried about the negative effects.
Cutting Away Mold on Fruit: Is it Safe?
Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant or animal matter, which can sometimes be seen with the naked eye. These organisms give off spores, which are responsible for their color. While many molds are harmless and beneficial, such as cheese, some molds cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Similarly, a few molds, under the right conditions, produce mycotoxins-poisonous substances that can make you sick. In many foods, mold invades deep within the food-not just on the surface. In some cases, toxins may have spread throughout the food.
Q. Is it safest to avoid grilling foods because of increased risk of colon...
Q. Is it safest to avoid grilling foods because of increased risk of colon cancer?
Q. I read in your newsletter that quinoa is a seed. Are all grains...
Q. I read in your newsletter that quinoa is a seed. Are all grains seeds?
Q. My husbands grandson, who is six years old, has type 1 diabetes. His...
Q. My husbands grandson, who is six years old, has type 1 diabetes. His parents were told by their medical team that carbs are carbs-they should count the carbohydrates the same whether he was eating white bread or whole-grain bread. This would seem to run counter to what Ive read in a number of sources for years. Can you explain, please?
Q. Because Ive read about health benefits from green tea and coffee, Ive taken...
Q. Because Ive read about health benefits from green tea and coffee, Ive taken to adding a teaspoonful of ground coffee beans and the contents of a green tea bag to my oatmeal. Is that equivalent to, or maybe even better than, drinking a cup of coffee and a cup of tea at breakfast?
Q. Is it true that agave affects the body differently than other sugars?
Q. Is it true that agave affects the body differently than other sugars?
Q. I have a thyroid problem and was told to cut down on iodine....
Q. I have a thyroid problem and was told to cut down on iodine. How much iodine is in dairy products?
Q. It has been recommended to me that I include avocados in my diet....
Q. It has been recommended to me that I include avocados in my diet. Since this is not something I care for, is there something else that could be used as a substitute source of these healthy unsaturated fats?
Q. I read in your newsletter that older people may need more protein than...
Q. I read in your newsletter that older people may need more protein than the recommended 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight to maintain muscle mass as they age. How much more, at age 75, might I need? Is 1.0 gram per kilogram of body weight too much?