DEAR DR. BLONZ: I have a question about water. Is it a good idea to drink more water than you normally feel like, or is it sufficient to drink only when you're thirsty? -- S.T., via email... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Is it acceptable to cook frozen chicken breasts directly on the grill without defrosting them? My brother cooks them for about 15 minutes on a hot grill, turning frequently. He believe... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Our grandson, 24, is a college grad and personal trainer specializing in helping others build their bodies. He feels with all his workouts, he needs 200 grams of good protein per day a... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your column about grilling foods. When I was much younger, I would barbecue two or three times a week using charcoal. That went on for at least ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I watched some online videos from a doctor, who confidently stated there are five foods that we should never eat. His list: ice cream, popcorn, cookies, fruit juice, and burgers with a... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I understand that fiber is a carbohydrate, that it comes from plants and that it just passes through the digestive system. Does it provide any real nutrients? And if you have no proble... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I keep seeing a video ad that says we should not ever drink spring water, carbonated water or even purified water, because it is all less effective than the alkalized water made fresh ... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I drink decaffeinated coffee, but have been hearing about dangers from the methods used to remove the caffeine. Is organic decaf any safer? -- S.A., San Diego... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: Please provide more information about the xanthan gum and cellulose gel that I find in my fat-free salad dressings. I tend to eat a lot of salad, and the dressings taste fine, but is t... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I wanted some information on the advantages of liquid colloidal mineral supplements. My concerns are about the risk of osteoporosis, which runs in my family, and I would be happy to sw... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I was told to take a calcium supplement, but the one I purchased says to consult your doctor if you are taking estrogen, which I am. Why is that? -- J.D., Anderson, South Carolina... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: As temperatures begin to rise, I turn to cooking outside on the grill. Every year I get reminded of the potential dangers of barbecuing and wanted some input about the formation of car... more

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I continue to hear that the vitamins in foods are superior to those in dietary supplements, but supplement companies claim that theirs are “whole food” supplements -- the same as what ... more