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05/25/2007 |
Chow Line: Use crispers to store, separate produce |
I'm never really sure how to use the humidity controls on my refrigerator's fruit and vegetable crispers. Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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10/15/2010 |
Chow Line: Pumpkin seeds pack a lot of punch (for 10/24/10) |
My family loves snacking on pumpkin seeds. I've heard they're quite nutritious -- are they?
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Martha Filipic |
Becky Vaschak |
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04/09/2010 |
Chow Line: Calorie counts on menus helpful (for 4/18/10) |
I've heard that the new health care law will require restaurants to provide calorie information to consumers. Will that really improve people's health? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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08/25/2004 |
4-H Founder Park, Statue Dedicated |
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- A.B. Graham would have been proud.
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Martha Filipic |
Mike Haubner |
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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 |
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07/24/2009 |
Chow Line: Tomatoes loaded with health benefits (for 8/2/09) |
We love eating tomatoes during the summer. What are their best qualities, nutrition-wise?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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05/20/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Don't fall for scams when facing foreclosure (for May 2009) |
A friend is falling behind on her mortgage payments, and is starting to get offers that I believe are scams. Is there a way to check these out?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
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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 |
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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 |
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10/24/2008 |
Chow Line: Corn or flour tortilla? Choose best of either (for 11/2/08) |
I love Mexican food, but I've often wondered which is the better choice, nutrition-wise: flour or corn tortillas? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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07/11/2008 |
Chow Line: Use marinades for flavor, tenderizing (for 7/20/08) |
How long should beef and poultry be marinated?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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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 |
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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 |
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12/19/2006 |
Chow Line: Fight colds, flu with balanced diet (for 12/31/06) |
Every winter, I seem to have one bad bout of cold or flu. Are there any foods I can eat that would help boost my immune system? |
Martha Filipic |
Marti Andrews |
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06/25/2002 |
Chow Line: Whole grains a whole lot better (for 7/14/02) |
I happen to like whole-wheat bread, brown rice and other whole grains, but I have a hard time convincing my husband to try them. Can you list the reasons why whole grains are better for you?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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03/07/2003 |
Chow Line: Work some soy protein into diet (for 3/16/03) |
I want to incorporate more soy into my diet. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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12/23/2014 |
Chow Line: Spread cheer, not illness, for holidays (for 11/20/11) |
Last year, we had a party during the holidays and several guests became ill afterward. We’re not sure if it was food poisoning or not, but this year we want to be extra cautious about food safety. What are the most important things to keep in mind?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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08/25/2011 |
Chow Line: Type of protein can affect diabetes risk (for 9/4/11) |
Does the type of protein you eat have anything to do with the development of diabetes?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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06/08/2007 |
Chow Line: Keep moving to burn more calories (for 6/17/07) |
I'm always much more physically active in the summer, but this year I'm also watching what I eat. How can I tell how many calories I'm burning?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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10/22/2010 |
Chow Line: Diabetes must be taken seriously (for 10/31/10) |
My wife was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. How serious of a condition is it? |
Martha Filipic |
Shelby Sutphen |
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04/16/2010 |
Chow Line: More say: 'Yogurt, it's Greek to me' (for 4/25/10) |
What can you tell me about Greek yogurt?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/11/2004 |
4-H, Military Join Forces to Support Kids |
DAYTON, Ohio -- "I'm from Florida, but I live in Kentucky," said 12-year-old Jasmine Mills, whose father is in the U.S. Army.
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Martha Filipic |
Theresa Ferrari |
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08/02/2011 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kelleys Island "Operation: Military Kids" Camp Aug. 8-12 |
Weeklong camp geared to help kids of Ohio's military families make friends, memories and experience a truly unique summer camp.
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Martha Filipic |
Brett zumFelde, Sue Ann Carroll |
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07/31/2009 |
Chow Line: Keep sugary drinks to a minimum (for 8/9/09) |
Recently, I've let myself indulge in having a can of regular pop with my lunch instead of diet soda. I know it has a lot more sugar and calories, but it tastes so good. Is one can a day so bad? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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05/22/2009 |
Chow Line: Sanitize countertops and cutting boards (for 5/21/09) |
Should I use a sanitizer to clean counter tops and cutting boards, or does hot water and soap do the job?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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09/15/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Online course can help with family finances (September 2011) |
My wife recently received a small inheritance. Instead of paying off some of our debt, she bought our children new games, bikes and other non-essentials. We don't see eye to eye about money. How can we get past this?
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Martha Filipic |
Cazilia Loibl, Kara Newby |
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07/11/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Don't be afraid to talk with children about war (for July 2008) |
My young children sometimes watch the TV news with us. How should we handle their questions about war and similar issues? Should we keep them from being exposed to this kind of news?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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09/14/2012 |
Chow Line: Lots of options with potatoes, rice (9/14/12) |
Which is better for you, potatoes or rice?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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10/14/2011 |
Chow Line: Reduce risk linked to fresh produce (for 10/23/11) |
I’ve read about the deaths associated with tainted cantaloupe. How are you supposed to protect yourself against that kind of contamination?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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07/02/2012 |
Secretary of Agriculture: Ohio State's Ag Research Plays 'Essential Role' in Health Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The story of American agriculture is much broader than the crops grown in farm fields, said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
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Martha Filipic, Tracy Turner |
Steven Schwartz |
