Milly writes: What's the deal with soy? "They" used to say it's good for you, now "they" say you should limit your intake to fermented soy and even that may not be good for middle-aged women.

Lakshmi writes: So many foods contain high fructose corn syrup, even condiments like ketchup! Does it have any nutritional value at all?

Lani writes: Okay, I have decided that I AM going to lose weight! Where can I start to find a healthy diet? I am a type 2 diabetic. I walk almost everyday for 45 min. or longer. Please HELP!!

Worried Wife writes: My husband eats really fast. He's done before I've barely begun! Isn't it better for your digestion to eat slowly?

Linda writes: What's the best way to increase my calcium without taking pills or supplements?

Thirtysomething writes: Should you change your diet as you get older? I'm wondering if there are some foods you should eat more or less of once you hit 35...

Judy writes: My doctor and my friend's doctor recently told us (separately) that we were low in Vitamin D. Seems like I've been hearing that from a lot of people lately. Without getting too much sun, what's the best way to absorb Vitamin D and which foods are highest in it?

Sheila writes: Is there a way I can "hide" green vegetables in certain foods so my kids will eat them?

Melissa writes: I'm about 40 pounds overweight for my size and I'd like to reach a normal weight without dieting. Should I eat smaller meals and snacks throughout the day or the standard three meals a day? And how long should it take to lose the weight?

Kurt writes: What can you tell me about Omega-3 and Omega-6? Is there a certain amount I should be consuming and what foods should I eat to get them?

Debbie writes: Is breakfast really "the most important meal of the day"? I'm just not that hungry in the morning. Should I make myself eat something before noon?

Gary writes: I love tuna! Do the health benefits outweigh the dangers of mercury contamination? How much or how often do you think it's safe to eat?

Meat-Eater writes: My sister is a vegetarian pretty much because she loves animals and can't get around the idea of eating them! In your opinion, is she missing any nutrients or health benefits by not eating meat?

Chef Carla writes: Does the type of cookware I use affect my food or harm it in some way? I've heard you should avoid nonstick cookware, but I'm not sure why.

Salty Mike: I've been told by my doctor to restrict the amount of salt in my diet. I know our bodies need a certain amount to function normally, but have heard I should avoid table salt, which is mostly sodium chloride, and processed foods that have tons of sodium. Should I consider a natural salt, like Celtic or Himalayan?