Dear John, What do you think of the new meat substitute made from mushrooms, called Quorn? Do you eat it? Judy Judy, Thanks for your Quorn query. Quorn is the brand name for a “mycoprotein” products sold as meat substitutes. Quorn products take the form of faux chicken patties, nuggets, cutlets, and imitation ground beef. […]

Dear John, I’ve heard that grilled meats can cause cancer. Does this apply to grilled vegetables, or only to grilled meats? I love broiled vegetables, but am I endangering my health eating them? Kirk Dear Kirk, There are definite health risks associated with eating grilled or broiled meat, poultry and fish, but these do not […]

Dear John, At one of your recent lectures, I heard you say that McDonald’s is opening up franchises in hospitals and schools. How can they do this? How can the people in charge of these institutions allow this? McDonald’s in hospitals and schools? Outraged Dear Outraged, Every day more fast-food outlets are taking over school […]

Dear John, What do you think of omega-3 eggs? My local health food store sells “omega-3” eggs from hens who have been fed organically grown flaxseed and all natural, vegetarian feed. The egg carton says the eggs are certified organic and contain no growth hormones, medications, antibiotics or pesticides. I know that you have written […]

Dear John, I’ve heard that Olestra helps people to reduce their intake of fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, and therefore reduces risks for obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. That seems like a lot to promise. Is it true? Juliet Dear Juliet, Olestra is Procter and Gamble’s (P&G) fat substitute. Marketed under the brand name […]