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11/18/2011 |
Chow Line: Close, but broccoli beats cauliflower (for 11/27/11) |
Do broccoli and cauliflower offer similar nutrients? My husband says they do, but I think he just doesn’t like broccoli. (I prefer broccoli over cauliflower, so I might be biased, too.)
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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08/16/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Try this alternative 'time-out' method for children (for August 2011) |
I use 'time-out' to guide my daughter's behavior, but the power struggles that sometimes erupt make me wonder if it's worth it. Does time-out really work?
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Martha Filipic |
Joseph Maiorano |
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01/27/2011 |
Wetlands Park Marks Anniversaries with Feb. 2 Open House |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The public is invited to an open house at Ohio State University's Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
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Martha Filipic |
Bill Mitsch |
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04/24/2009 |
Chow Line: Eating 'on automatic' hard to overcome (for 5/3/09) |
I know all about healthful eating and cutting calories to lose weight. But I just can't seem to sustain that kind of effort for long. What's wrong with me? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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02/09/2011 |
Natural Gas Drilling Could be Boon for Landowners, But Be Cautious |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Eastern Ohio landowners interested in leasing their land for natural-gas drilling into the rich resources of the Marcellus Shale need to be aware that such leases can carry some financial risk if they're not cautious. And, potential risks to the environment could be serious.
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Martha Filipic |
Clif Little |
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06/07/2010 |
Still to Receive American Horticultural Society's Highest Honor June 10 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Steven Still was "green" before green was cool. Nearly four decades ago, Still earned his doctorate at the University of Illinois by examining if waste hardwood bark, instead of being burned or dumped by distilleries that use the wood for whiskey barrels, could be used as a growing medium.
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Martha Filipic |
Steven Still |
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09/19/2008 |
Chow Line: Canning complex; try freezing instead (for 9/28/08) |
This year I was tempted to start home canning to try to stretch my garden harvest into the fall and winter. But whenever I read about canning, it seems very complicated. Any advice? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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03/28/2008 |
Chow Line: Fit in fiber even on a gluten-free diet |
What about people who are on gluten-free diets -- how can we get enough fiber? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/08/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Pets can be a mixed bag for older Americans (for May 2006) |
Iââ¬â¢m in my late 60s, I live alone, and Iââ¬â¢m thinking about adopting a dog. Some family members have indicated that they donââ¬â¢t think itââ¬â¢s a good idea. What are the pros and cons?
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Martha Filipic |
Christine Price |
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11/16/2007 |
Chow Line: More children have weight problem (for 11/25/07) |
The pediatrician told me that my son is "at risk for overweight." What does that mean?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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11/17/2006 |
Chow Line: Mushrooms offer nutrients, few calories (for 11/26/06) |
Are mushrooms a vegetable?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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04/26/2011 |
Researcher Targets Widespread Respiratory Virus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Thanks to $2.6 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a researcher is helping crack the code that could lead to new vaccines against paramyxoviruses, responsible for most acute viral respiratory infections in humans and animals.
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Martha Filipic |
Jianrong Li |
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09/05/2002 |
Chow Line: Weigh all factors to determine fat (for 9/15/02) |
I've heard that fried chicken has only slightly more fat than roasted chicken. Can that be true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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06/18/2010 |
Chow Line: No need to scream over ice cream (for 6/27/10) |
My husband chooses strawberry ice cream over other flavors because he thinks the fruit makes it healthier. Does it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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12/04/2009 |
Chow Line: Sodium can turn up in surprising places (for 12/13/09) |
I noticed that the canned chickpeas I buy to use in my salads say "brine" on the ingredients listing. Would this type have more salt than other varieties? Also, my husband likes pickles with his lunch. Do they contain too much sodium to have on a daily basis?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/19/2011 |
Chow Line: Help children cut back on calories (for 8/28/11) |
Does eating fast food contribute to childhood obesity?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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04/04/2011 |
Chow Line: Treat agave nectar as an added sugar (for 4/10/11) |
Is agave nectar just like honey or sugar? I've heard it's a lot healthier, but I'm not sure what to make of those claims.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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12/16/2014 |
Chow Line: Now is prime time to examine grocery bill (8/3/12) |
Every week, I’m shocked at how high my grocery bill is. And I’ve heard we can expect even higher prices next year because of the drought. Please share any tips you can on saving money on groceries.
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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04/29/2009 |
Chow Line: Pork and swine flu: the rest of the story (for 5/10/09) |
I keep hearing that even though swine flu is spreading, pork is safe to eat as long as it is cooked properly. What does that mean?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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05/06/2011 |
Chow Line: Make sure you get enough calcium (for 5/15/11) |
I just turned 50. Do I need to increase my calcium intake?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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08/14/2009 |
'In Over Your Head' Bulletin Offers Strategies for Financial Crisis |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Although there are some signs that the economy may be headed toward recovery, you may still be feeling a pinch when it comes to money management.
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Martha Filipic |
Christine Olinsky |
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08/24/2012 |
Chadwick Arboretum Fundraiser Sale Sept. 7-9 |
DELAWARE, Ohio -- Gardeners: There's still plenty of time this season to get your hands dirty. And a special fall plant sale to benefit Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens Sept. 7-9, 2012, will help make your efforts worthwhile.
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Martha Filipic |
Mary Maloney, Linda Johnson |
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06/06/2008 |
Chow Line: Food safety tips for cooking on the grill (for 6/15/08) |
We love cooking on the grill. Are there special food safety tips we should keep in mind? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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12/07/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Plan Now for Your 2006 Holiday Spending (Dec. 2005) |
Despite our hope that this year would be different, my partner and I are spending more than we planned for the holidays. We don't want to get in the same rut next year. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Hudson |
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11/27/2006 |
Chow Line: Cassava roots source of tapioca |
What exactly is tapioca? Where does it come from? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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10/19/2011 |
Ohio State Helps Develop Money Management Tool Available Online |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new, free online financial self-assessment tool made available by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is based on work done in part at Ohio State University.
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Martha Filipic |
Cäzilia Loibl |
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05/26/2004 |
Chow Line: Weigh fish advisories against fish benefits (for 6/6/04) |
We usually eat a lot of fish in summer. Some of it we catch ourselves. Should we cut back?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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02/19/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Divorcing parents need to put children's needs first (for Feb. 2007) |
My son and his wife are getting divorced. What can they do to make things less difficult for their two children?
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Martha Filipic |
Beth Gaydos |
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06/18/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents, help children with reading (for June 2010) |
My daughter just finished kindergarten and is behind her peers in reading. We've had her eyes checked and she doesn't seem to have physical problems that could be the cause. How can we help her get caught up this summer?
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Martha Filipic |
Kirk Bloir |
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03/05/2010 |
Chow Line: Choosing syrup can be sticky (for 3/14/10) |
Is "real" maple syrup healthier than "maple-flavored" or "pancake" syrups? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
