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 |
01/29/2010 |
Chow Line: Omega-3 fatty acids offer multiple benefits (for 2/7/10) |
Why are omega-3 fatty acids so healthful? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
07/30/2010 |
Chow Line: Onions good for flavor, health (for 8/8/10) |
We use onions when preparing supper almost every night. Do they add as much nutrition as they do flavor?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
01/26/2007 |
Chow Line: Over 50? Consider B12 supplement (for 2/4/07) |
Should I take a vitamin B12 supplement? I'm 68 and in good health.
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
02/29/2008 |
Chow Line: Pay attention when dining out (for 3/9/08) |
When I go to lunch with co-workers, I push to eat at "healthier" fast food places, but my friends say they're not really any better. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
03/21/2008 |
Chow Line: Peanuts nutritious but pack in the calories |
What are the nutrition pros and cons for peanuts?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
04/29/2011 |
Chow Line: Peppermint could ease pain in gut (for 5/8/11) |
I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. I heard that peppermint might help ease my symptoms, but it sounds like folklore to me. How true is it?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
08/13/2010 |
Chow Line: Pesticide-free not the same as 'organic' (for 8/22/10) |
At the farmers market I go to each week, one of the vendors sells "pesticide-free" produce. Why don't they just call it "organic"? The vendor says they can't, but she promises they don't use pesticides.
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Martha Filipic |
Elaine Grassbaugh |
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 |
02/12/2009 |
Chow Line: Plan ahead to trim food budget (for 2/22/09) |
We're trying to cut back on our grocery bill but want to keep eating healthfully. What are some guidelines we should follow?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
03/30/2007 |
Chow Line: Play it safe with hard-cooked eggs (for 4/8/07) |
How long can you keep hard-boiled eggs?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
11/30/2012 |
Chow Line: Plenty of options to replace olive oil (11/30/12) |
What kind of oil is the best to use for heart health? I tend to use olive oil all the time, but I’ve been looking for alternatives.
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
04/29/2009 |
Chow Line: Pork and swine flu: the rest of the story (for 5/10/09) |
I keep hearing that even though swine flu is spreading, pork is safe to eat as long as it is cooked properly. What does that mean?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
01/29/2009 |
Chow Line: Portion control can help with diabetes (for week of 2/8/09) |
My wife was just diagnosed with diabetes. I do most of the cooking at our house -- what can I do differently in the kitchen to help?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
01/20/2012 |
Chow Line: Portion control essential for toddlers (1/20/12) |
My two toddlers are overweight. We have begun watching what we eat more closely, but I find that I’m not sure how much my children should be eating. Can you help?
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Martha Filipic |
Alma Simmons |
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 |
03/26/2009 |
Chow Line: Promising research on peanut allergies (for 4/5/09) |
As a new mother, is there anything I can do to reduce the risk that my child will develop a peanut allergy? Should I avoid eating peanuts while breastfeeding? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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 |
09/12/2008 |
Chow Line: Protein easy for vegetarians to get (for 9/21/08) |
What would be a protein replacement for an individual who does not eat meat or eggs?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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 |
04/01/2010 |
Chow Line: Quick breakfasts can be healthful (for 4/11/10) |
I know they say breakfast is "the most important meal of the day," but I usually just don't have time. Am I doing myself in by not eating breakfast?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
08/27/2010 |
Chow Line: Recalled or not, handle eggs safely (for 9/5/10) |
I'm curious about how the inside of eggs could become contaminated with bacteria. Is this something new?
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Martha Filipic |
Ahmed Yousef, Jennifer Perry |
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 |
07/27/2012 |
Chow Line: Research evolving on nighttime snacks (7/27/12) |
Please help settle a disagreement: Are you more likely to gain weight from eating a snack at night than if you ate the same snack earlier in the day?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
10/03/2008 |
Chow Line: Rinsing baby carrots not necessary (for 10/12/08) |
Should we rinse off baby carrots before we eat them?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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 |
12/21/2012 |
Chow Line: Saturated fat science is evolving (12/21/12) |
In a recent column, you said oils that are high in saturated fat aren’t heart-healthy. But I’ve read about the benefits of tropical oils, especially coconut oil. What’s up?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
07/20/2012 |
Chow Line: Science behind appetite complex (7/20/12) |
I’ve been overweight all my life. Recently, I’ve read a little about what controls hunger and appetite. Are there foods I can eat that will help me feel fuller sooner, so I eat less?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
06/20/2008 |
Chow Line: Scientists examining risks of raw produce (for 6/29/08) |
It seems like there have been more food safety problems with fresh produce in recent years. How do fruits and vegetables become contaminated?
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Martha Filipic |
Jeffrey LeJeune |
08/02/2007 |
Chow Line: Seeded or seedless, watermelon a treat |
Are seedless watermelons less sweet than seeded varieties?
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Martha Filipic |
Elaine Grassbaugh |