11/30/2007 |
Chow Line: Coconut oil unlike other saturated fat (for 12/9/07) |
I've always read that you should avoid coconut oil because of its high level of saturated fat. But I recently heard it is actually healthful and can help you lose weight. Is that true? |
Martha Filipic |
Martha Belury |
08/14/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Healthy choices can have financial payoff (for August 2007) |
My husband and I can't seem to stay motivated to eat better or live more healthfully in general. Any tips to help us stay on track?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
10/10/2003 |
Chow Line: Watch sugar intake for calories, nutrients (for 10/19/03) |
I continue to be surprised at the amount of sugar my teenage daughter consumes. How bad is it for her?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
10/18/2012 |
Unbeatable Students Create UnBeetable Burger |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Apparently, it's hard to beat a burger made of beets. On Oct. 1, the "UnBeetable Burger" with a soft gourmet pretzel bun won the Student Product Development Competition of AACC International, a professional association specializing in cereal grain science.
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Martha Filipic |
Liz Green, Luis Rodriguez-Saona |
06/07/2012 |
Chow Line: Cooking won't cure all food safety ills (6/8/12) |
I was making soup in the slow cooker but forgot to plug it in. After five hours, I realized what happened and cooked the soup, which included cooked chicken, on high for five more hours. I thought it would be OK, but my wife said no and threw it out. Who was right?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
07/06/2012 |
Chow Line: Now is a great time to try fresh herbs (7/6/12) |
Last week, I used fresh dill weed in a recipe for the first time and was surprised how mild it was -- very different from from the dried dill I normally use. I want to try using more fresh herbs. Any ideas on where I should start?
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Martha Filipic |
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07/09/2010 |
Chow Line: Don't opt for organics for wrong reasons (for 7/18/10) |
I saw a message posted on the web that a person lost a lot of weight by eating only organic foods. Is that possible? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
07/15/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Money tips geared to teens heading to college (July 2011) |
Our son is heading off to college next month. Although he's very bright academically, he hasn't been very smart about money. Do you know of any resources we can share with him that might help?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Hudson |
03/27/2012 |
Homebuyer's Guide Could Help Prevent Nightmares When Pursuing American Dream |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Historically low mortgage rates and reasonable home prices make today's realty market seem like it should be a buyer's dream. But the process can become a nightmare for potential buyers who are unprepared to make what could be the biggest investment of their lives.
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
10/19/2009 |
Chow Line: Use 'discretion' with Halloween treats (for 10/25/09) |
Halloween is coming up and my children love to go trick or treating. Afterwards, I want to help them figure out a reasonable amount of candy to enjoy on a daily basis. Where do I start?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
07/17/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Financial stresses can put strain on relationship (for July 2009) |
Lately there's been a lot of tension between my husband and me about our finances. How can we get past this?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
12/13/2012 |
Armageddon or Not, Now's an Opportune Time to Prepare for Emergency |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If doomsday -- or, alternatively, winter -- is approaching, you'd better be prepared.
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Martha Filipic |
Kent McGuire |
08/22/2012 |
Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading 'Back to the Kitchen' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Families who prepare meals and eat together tend to be healthier, happier -- and thinner. But half of all meals are now eaten away from home, and many meals that are eaten at home aren't prepared in the kitchen and enjoyed around the kitchen table -- they're take-out meals or fast food eaten in front of the TV.
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Martha Filipic |
Jamie Seger, Julie Kennel |
04/19/2012 |
Chow Line: Encourage, support overweight child (4/6/12) |
My son is much too heavy for his age (he's 13) and my mother is hinting we should try putting him on a low-carb diet. I'm not sure that's a good idea, but I do think we need to do something. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
02/06/2009 |
Chow Line: Ultra-pasteurized milk lasts longer (for 2/15/09) |
I've seen cartons of "ultra-pasteurized" milk at the grocery store. What is it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
12/09/2011 |
Chow Line: Lower your stroke risk with antioxidants (for 12/18/11) |
I heard recently that eating more fruits and vegetables can help prevent stroke. Having a stroke is something I have always worried about. Can you tell me more details?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
03/09/2011 |
Media Advisory: Saturday's Ohio 4-H Gathering to be Biggest Ever |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- More than 1,700 Ohio 4-H members and volunteers are expected to flock to Columbus on Saturday, March 12, for the Ohio 4-H Teen Conference and the Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference.
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Martha Filipic |
Allen Auck |
08/11/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents still have influence as kids become teenagers (for August 2006) |
I've heard that by the time a child is a teen-ager, friends have more influence on their behavior and development than parents. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Cindy Torppa |
09/14/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Thinking of student loans? Do some homework (Sept. 2012) |
Our son is about ready to apply to college. We know he will need some loans, but we think they should be limited. He says this is “good debt” and tells us not to worry about it. We want to learn more, but where do we start?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
04/21/2011 |
'Just What I Needed': Extension Nurtures Entrepreneurs in University District |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On the west side of Ohio State University is Upper Arlington. Median household income: $87,557. Median home value: $316,768. Residents living below poverty: 4.8 percent. It's what you might expect in a neighborhood adjacent to a world-class research and teaching institution.
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Martha Filipic |
Susan Colbert, Jean Brookbank |
12/07/2007 |
Chow Line: Some foods risky during pregnancy (for 12/16/07) |
Why are pregnant women at higher risk from foodborne illness than other people?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
04/01/2005 |
Chow Line: 'Water weight' easy to lose at first (for 4/10/05) |
Whenever I make a concerted effort to watch my diet, I lose a lot of weight very quickly -- sometimes 5 to 7 pounds within the first week or two. But after that, it's much harder to lose weight. I've always heard that those first pounds are "water." Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
06/17/2011 |
Chow Line: MyPlate offers tips for adding fruits, veggies (for 6/26/11) |
I'm trying to follow the MyPlate recommendations to eat more fruits and vegetables, but I'm in a rut. Where can I find some new ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
10/17/2012 |
Study Provides Insight on Residents of Rural Food Deserts |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- "Food deserts" are normally thought of as low-income, blighted urban neighborhoods with little access to fresh, reasonably priced fruits and vegetables. But rural areas, despite their wide-open spaces and fertile farmland, can be food deserts, too.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Blaine |
06/07/2012 |
Analysts: Ohio Must Take Steps Soon to Counter Shale Energy Boom/Bust Cycle |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio needs to take steps to make sure the state benefits from the shale energy boom in both the short- and long-term, a new policy brief from Ohio State University suggests.
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Martha Filipic |
Mark Partridge, Michael Farren, Amanda Weinstein |
10/03/2011 |
New Food Science, Technology Chair Hopes to Form New Partnerships |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In his new role as chair of Ohio State University's Department of Food Science and Technology, Richard Linton plans to forge new partnerships.
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Martha Filipic |
Richard Linton |
02/25/2011 |
Chow Line: Focus on healthy eating patterns (for March 6, 2011) |
I looked up my personal recommended dietary intake on “MyPyramid.gov,” but I’m finding it difficult to put into practice. Are there some easier general guidelines I can follow to improve my diet?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
05/18/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents can help teens learn to manage their money (for May 2007) |
My children are entering their teen years, and I want to help them learn to properly manage money. Are there guidelines out there?
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Martha Filipic |
Diane Johnson |
09/23/2010 |
Chow Line: Make better choices for healthier chili (for 10/3/10) |
I love to make chili in the fall. Is it very nutritious?
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Martha Filipic |
Stephanie Hillman |
10/23/2009 |
Chow Line: Enjoy peanut butter but watch calories (for 11/1/09) |
Is peanut butter healthy for you, or is it so high in fat and calories that you should avoid it? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |