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02/06/2003 |
Chow Line: Waxy or mealy? Choose spuds wisely (for 2/16/03) |
At a holiday dinner, my daughter used russets to make mashed potatoes. I always thought russets were for baking. Am I wrong?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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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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05/30/2008 |
Chow Line: Choose healthful fast-food options (for the week of 6/8/08) |
As I chauffeur the kids to and from summer activities, I tend to eat more fast food than usual. Any tips to make my choices more healthful? |
Martha Filipic |
Melissa Kalb |
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02/19/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Talking about money can be difficult for couples (for 2/2008) |
My wife and I have to deal with some financial issues, but we always end up in a fight when we try to talk. What are some good resources that can help?
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Martha Filipic |
Chris Olinsky |
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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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04/27/2007 |
Chow Line: Feel good with omega-3 fatty acids (for 5/6/07) |
Why are omega-3 fatty acids so important? |
Martha Filipic |
Martha Belury |
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07/24/2000 |
Eating 'Green' Could be Beneficial |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Chlorophyll has long been touted as a holistic healing aid, with claims that it does everything from healing wounds to curing bad breath. But when people consume foods that contain chlorophyll, is it -- or its digestive products -- absorbed like beta carotene or other plant pigments with health-promoting effects? Researchers at Ohio State University decided to find out.
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Martha Filipic |
Mark Failla, Steven Schwartz, Mario Ferruzzi |
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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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02/26/2010 |
Chow Line: Most seniors need healthier diets (for 3/7/10) |
When my mother got older, I recall being very concerned about the weight loss she began experiencing. Unfortunately, now that I am approaching 60, I find myself gaining weight. Which is worse for older people, weight gain or weight loss?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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09/18/2009 |
Chow Line: Detailed food safety information online (for 9/27/09) |
My daughter recently learned she is pregnant, and I know food safety is an important issue during pregnancy. Where can we find good resources to make sure she doesn't eat anything that inadvertently would put her or her baby at risk? |
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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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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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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04/10/2009 |
Chow Line: Team up water with healthy diet, activity (for 4/19/09) |
I heard something about how school water fountains can help kids lose weight. Can you tell me more?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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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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02/21/2008 |
Chow Line: Calcium important even with arthritis (for 3/2/08) |
I have arthritis and am developing knobs on my bones. Should I reduce my calcium intake? Also, what are good sources of calcium if you are lactose intolerant? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/11/2007 |
Chow Line: Latino food pyramid good guide to health (for 5/20/07) |
I've heard about a new diet pyramid specifically for Latinos. Is it very different from the official diet pyramid?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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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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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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10/16/2000 |
Chow Line: Phytochemicals help plants, humans (for 11/4/01) |
I keep hearing good things about "phytochemicals." What are they, exactly?
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Martha Filipic |
Joshua Bomser |
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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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09/12/2011 |
Champion Dog Breeder: 'I Owe It All to 4-H' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – David Vollette has made a mark showing and breeding dogs on an international scale. And, he says, it wouldn’t have happened without Ohio 4-H.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Archer, Lucinda Miller, David Vollette |
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06/09/2011 |
Chow Line: It's easy to put MyPlate into practice (for 6/19/11) |
I like the new MyPlate icon that is replacing the old food pyramid, but it doesn’t give very many details on what you should actually do. Where can I find more information?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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01/30/2015 |
Family Fundamentals: Don't fear money talk; not talking about it is worse (for March 2011) |
I’m newly married, and I find myself hiding small expenditures from my husband. I don’t think he’d have a problem with them, but for some reason I just don’t feel like bringing them up. Is this a red flag I should do something about, or is this common for new couples?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Hudson |
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03/19/2010 |
Chow Line: Chewing the cud on grass-fed beef (for 3/28/10) |
We keep hearing good things about grass-fed beef. Is it really that much better for you? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer, Jeff McCutcheon |
