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01/15/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents, work together for sake of children (for Jan. 2009) |
My daughter's father and I have never been married, but he's always been somewhat involved in her upbringing. We don't get along, though, and sometimes I wish he would just stay away. How can I get him to be more cooperative?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
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12/02/2011 |
Chow Line: Leftovers deserve cautious care (for 12/10/11) |
My husband and I do a lot of cooking on the weekend so we just have to reheat leftovers for dinner later in the week. But we have a question: When we make a big pot of chili or soup, should we let it cool on the counter before refrigerating it, or not?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/24/2011 |
Columbus 4-H Camps Focus on Pets, Robots |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Students entering grades 6, 7 or 8 this fall have two camping opportunities at Ohio State University Extension's Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center this summer.
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Martha Filipic |
Sally McClaskey |
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04/03/2009 |
Chow Line: Triglyceride levels sensitive to diet (for 4/12/09) |
My dad mentioned to me that a blood test revealed high triglycerides, and he was told to reduce not only fats in his diet, but carbohydrates, too. Is that right?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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02/15/2008 |
Chow Line: Calculating costs of obesity isn't easy (for 2/24/08) |
A recent study claimed that preventing obesity doesn't reduce health costs, but others disputed the findings. What's the real story? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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08/09/2012 |
Online Challenge Can Help 'Kick Off the Pounds' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One healthy habit a week for six weeks -- that's the cornerstone of a "Kick Off the Pounds" online email challenge sponsored by Ohio State University Extension Aug. 27 through Oct. 9.
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Martha Filipic |
Michelle Treber |
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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: Help kids follow the Dietary Guidelines (for 7/10/11) |
I want to help my kids eat healthier and I'm trying to follow the MyPlate guidelines. Is there anything in particular I can do to help them establish healthy eating patterns that will last for life?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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09/16/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Know your facts when considering reverse mortgages (for September 2010) |
My husband and I are in our 70s. We own our home outright and have a lot of equity built up. But because of some rising expenses, we're thinking of getting a reverse mortgage. What are the pros and cons that we should be aware of?
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Martha Filipic |
Betsy DeMatteo |
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01/07/2015 |
Chow Line: Suffering from gout? Pay attention to diet (for 1/16/11) |
My 86-year-old father-in-law is visiting. He's in good health, but has periodic problems with gout. Are there certain foods he should avoid to prevent a recurrence?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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03/17/2011 |
Chow Line: Pros and cons of sugar alcohols (for 3/27/11) |
At a diabetes education class, I learned that "sugar-free" candies sometimes have more carbohydrates than their regularly sweetened counterparts. Why would anyone do that?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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01/27/2015 |
Chow Line: It's still a good idea to limit saturated fat (for 10/30/11) |
Has saturated fat been redeemed? Someone told me that it’s not as bad for the heart as people think, but I’m skeptical.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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09/28/2012 |
Chow Line: From land or sea, salt is salt (9/28/12) |
Why do some recipes call for sea salt instead of regular salt? Is it healthier? What about kosher salt?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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03/11/2010 |
UPDATE: Olympic-Sized Tale of Generosity Featuring Ohio State Retiree to be Told on NBC |
UPDATE: MSNBC will broadcast the program, titled "Operation Yellow Ribbon," this Saturday, March 13, at noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time and again on Sunday, March 14, from 1-2 p.m. Eastern time. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- This month, NBC's Olympic coverage will include one Canada-based story that has nothing to do with sports, but that has everything to do with the basic Olympian value of building a better world. Incongruously, it's a story that began on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Martha Filipic |
Shirley Brooks-Jones |
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02/19/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Parents: Take action if child is being bullied (for February 2010) |
We recently moved to the U.S. from Ireland. We live in a large city, and my 14-year-old daughter is being bullied at school. Where can we find resources to help her? She wants very badly to fit in.
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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01/16/2009 |
Chow Line: Tracing foodborne illness often not easy (for 1/25/09) |
Why does it take so long to identify what is causing an outbreak of foodborne illness?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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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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08/09/2012 |
Chow Line: Be safe: Keep cream pies cool (8/10/12) |
I made a chocolate cream pie for guests this weekend. We left it out on the counter for most of the afternoon, and one of my guests told me that I should have kept it refrigerated, and since I didn’t, we should throw it away. Was she right?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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06/23/2011 |
Chow Line: MyPlate.gov offers ideas for vegan diets (for 7/17/11) |
I'm a vegan and think I eat pretty healthfully, but I feel like I'm in a rut with my day-to-day diet. Any suggestions?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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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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09/06/2011 |
Researchers: No Need to 'Reinvent Wheel' to Increase Access to Local Produce |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Supporters of local foods should work within the current food distribution system to increase its availability instead of trying to start from scratch, says a new Ohio State University study.
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Martha Filipic |
Jill Clark, Jeff Sharp, Shoshanah Inwood |
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09/17/2010 |
Chow Line: For safety, wash hands properly, often (for 9/26/10) |
After attending a session at a nutrition site over the summer, my 6-year-old daughter told me I was washing my hands wrong and proceeded to show me the "right" way to do it. Is it really necessary to be so elaborate when washing your hands? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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11/18/2010 |
Chow Line: Give red cabbage a place at the table (for 11/28/10) |
My husband and I recently had an unusual pasta dish, and one of the main ingredients was red cabbage. It was delicious. I've never used red cabbage in my own cooking -- any tips? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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06/01/2012 |
Chow Line: 'Mindless eating' leads to weight gain (6/1/12) |
I try to eat healthfully and normally do well during the day, but in the evening when I’m watching TV, I snack way too much, even though I’m not really hungry. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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04/04/2008 |
Chow Line: Most of us need more produce, dairy (for 4/13/08) |
Do most Americans meet the U.S. Dietary Guidelines? |
Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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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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04/28/2011 |
Saturated Soils Could Pose Risk to Well Water |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Heavy rains mean more than an increased risk of flooding. They also can pose a threat to drinking water, said Ohio State University Extension's water quality specialist.
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Martha Filipic |
Karen Mancl |
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08/10/2011 |
Chow Line: Magnesium plays vital role in health (for 8/21/11) |
I've started taking calcium supplements to be sure I get the 1,200 milligrams recommended. I know that the supplements should include vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium, but a friend suggests I also need to make sure I get enough magnesium. Is that right? How much is enough?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
