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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 |
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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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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 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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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06/08/2007 |
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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05/31/2002 |
Chow Line: Vegetarian teens might eat better (for 6/16/02) |
A few months ago, my 15-year-old son decided he wanted to follow a vegetarian diet. I've been skeptical about the wisdom of his choice. Should I be concerned?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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11/06/2012 |
New Ohio Casinos Prompt Cautions on Gambling Addiction |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As newly legal casinos continue to open their doors in Ohio, a new field specialist with Ohio State University Extension wants to be sure families understand the risks involved with gambling and where to turn for help if needed.
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Martha Filipic |
Jim Bates |
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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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04/27/2012 |
Ohio State to Host Second Conference on Ohio Oil and Gas Law |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Continued development of Ohio’s shale energy resources has prompted Ohio State University's Agricultural and Resource Law Program to plan the second annual Ohio Oil and Gas Law Symposium.
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Martha Filipic |
Peggy Hall |
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01/19/2012 |
$320,000 Tractor Donated; Another on the Way |
Agricultural Systems Management program to benefit.
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Martha Filipic |
Scott Shearer, Dewey Mann, Tom Stannard |
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09/28/2011 |
Two 4-H Events Offer Science Fun |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Making mozzarella cheese, spinning wool after a sheep-shearing demonstration, and creating a lamp from an empty pop can are just some of the hands-on fun but educational experiences available at two upcoming Columbus events sponsored by Ohio 4-H.
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Martha Filipic |
Sally McClaskey |
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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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02/23/2012 |
Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12) |
I spoke with a friend recently who said he had a bad attack of diverticulitis. First, is that the same thing as diverticulosis? Also, can a high-fiber diet help prevent either condition?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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01/05/2007 |
Chow Line: How to store oil is a controversial topic (for 1/14/07) |
I read on an Internet site that vegetable oil should be refrigerated after opening, but I've never done this and I've never had a problem. Should I start?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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10/13/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Bankruptcy Still an Option Even Under New Rules (for October 2005) |
I was laid off last week and have no prospects yet. Iââ¬â¢ve heard the bankruptcy laws have changed. If I canââ¬â¢t get ahead soon, will I still be able to file?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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07/08/2010 |
Professor Honored for Global Commitment |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On his way home from work every evening, Herbert Ockerman makes it a habit to stop at three outlets of Half-Price Books to purchase textbooks, literature or "anything that would fit into a school or university library."
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Martha Filipic |
Herb Ockerman |
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10/02/2012 |
Study: An Apple a Day Lowers Level of Blood Chemical Linked to Hardening of the Arteries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research suggests. In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered by 40 percent blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries.
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Martha Filipic |
Robert DiSilvestro |
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06/18/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Help new parents feel more confident in selves (June 2012) |
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first baby. They seem to be focusing on preparing the nursery and stocking up on baby clothes, but I’m concerned they don’t seem to appreciate what it takes to be a good parent. How can I help them prepare for parenting?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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10/25/2011 |
Researchers Tackle Safety Issues with Leafy Greens |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Leafy green vegetables, power-packed with nutrients, are a growing part of the average American diet. Yet in 2009, leafy greens also made the Center for Science in the Public Interest's "Top 10 Most Dangerous Foods." Here's what Ohio State researchers are doing to help.
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Martha Filipic |
Sudhir Sastry, Gonul Kaletunc, Ahmed Yousef |
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06/13/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Children's traits don't change, but parenting can adjust (for June 2007) |
My two children are complete opposites. One is easy-going and pleasant, and the other actually drives me crazy. Why does this happen? Is there anything I can do?
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Martha Filipic |
Terri Worthington |
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10/29/2010 |
Chow Line: Potatoes: You say waxy, I say mealy (11/7/20) |
What kinds of potatoes are best for boiling, mashing, frying and baking?
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Martha Filipic |
Allison Weis |
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04/16/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents: Strengthen family by changing your focus (for April 2010) |
Our son has never been a great student, but the stakes are higher now that he's in high school, and we can't get him to understand that. Nothing we've tried has worked -- he just doesn't care about getting good grades. What can we do?
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Martha Filipic |
Stephen Gavazzi |
