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11/20/2012 |
Chow Line: Tips to prevent holiday weight gain |
I need some inspiration to help keep me from gaining weight during the holidays. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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09/07/2012 |
Chow Line: To be safe, be sure cider is pasteurized (9/7/12) |
We’re having a birthday party for our 4-year-old next month. My husband wants to serve apple cider, but I remember a few years ago there was a safety concern about cider. Is it OK now?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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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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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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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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10/12/2007 |
Chow Line: Trick yourself to stop binging on treats (for 10/21/07) |
With Halloween coming up, I need to figure out how to avoid binging on candy. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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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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11/05/2010 |
Chow Line: Trim expenses for Thanksgiving feast (for 11/14/10) |
Money is tight in our household these days. Do you have ideas to share to help us reduce costs for Thanksgiving dinner?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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11/09/2007 |
Chow Line: Truffles big on flavor, reputation and price |
Why are truffles (the fungi) so expensive?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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03/02/2012 |
Chow Line: Try an orange a day for good health (3/2/12) |
I try to drink orange juice or eat an orange or half a grapefruit every day during the winter to help ward off colds and other illnesses. A friend told me that unless I was afraid of scurvy, I don’t need to be so vigilant. Am I fooling myself about the benefits of citrus?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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07/22/2011 |
Chow Line: Try different tactics to maintain weight loss (for 7/31/11) |
I have yo-yo dieted all of my life. Why can't I keep the pounds off once I have lost them?
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Martha Filipic |
Carla Miller |
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05/15/2009 |
Chow Line: Try heat, drying if fresh garlic turns blue (for 5/24/09) |
When I crush a fresh garlic clove and spread it on a piece of fish or meat and put it in the oven to bake, the crushed garlic turns bluish-greenish. Why does this happen? Can I prevent it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/22/2008 |
Chow Line: Try home remedies for morning sickness (for 8/31/08) |
I'm pregnant for the first time and I'm surprised at the severity of my morning sickness. I usually have a strong stomach. I've gotten lots of advice, but what really works?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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10/04/2007 |
Chow Line: Try hummus as a healthful spread, dip |
Is hummus considered a healthful food? I think it probably is, but I wonder about the fat in it. How is it made?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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07/03/2008 |
Chow Line: Try kiwi for burst of nutrients, color (for 7/13/08) |
I like kiwi in fruit salads I enjoy at potlucks and other gatherings, but I've never purchased one myself. Any tips on selecting and preparing it?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/20/2011 |
Chow Line: Try leaner ground beef for burgers (for 5/29/11) |
I want to try using very lean ground beef for grilling burgers, but I’m afraid they will be dry. What is the best fat content for burgers?
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Martha Filipic |
Amber Riggin |
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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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02/06/2009 |
Chow Line: Ultra-pasteurized milk lasts longer (for 2/15/09) |
I've seen cartons of "ultra-pasteurized" milk at the grocery store. What is it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/17/2012 |
Chow Line: Understanding HDLs can be complex (8/17/12) |
I have always been proud of my high HDL level, but I heard recently that it might not be very important in terms of heart disease after all. What happened?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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10/19/2009 |
Chow Line: Use 'discretion' with Halloween treats (for 10/25/09) |
Halloween is coming up and my children love to go trick or treating. Afterwards, I want to help them figure out a reasonable amount of candy to enjoy on a daily basis. Where do I start?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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05/25/2012 |
Chow Line: Use 'Top 10' lists to add variety (5/25/12) |
Occasionally I see lists of the “top 10” most nutritious fruits and vegetables, but they’re never quite the same as each other. How much should I pay attention to these kinds of lists?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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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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11/22/2005 |
Chow Line: Use time off to fight 'Freshman 15' (for 12/4/05) |
I just started college this fall. I'm embarrassed to go home during the holidays because I know I've gained a lot of weight (I don't have a scale but my clothes are a lot tighter). Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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03/24/2006 |
Chow Line: Using slow cookers for roasts debatable (for 4/1/06) |
My husband does most of the cooking in our house. However, he sometimes cooks large roasts in our slow cooker. I have to wonder if that's a safe method. What do you think?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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09/17/2004 |
Chow Line: Vary veggies for vitamins (for 9/26/04) |
When it comes to vegetables, my husband eats only spinach -- a whole carton of frozen spinach at dinner. Is this advisable?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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02/12/2010 |
Chow Line: Vegetarian diet? Get nutrients you need (for 2/21/10) |
My partner used to be a vegetarian, and she wants us to try a vegetarian diet for a few months to see if it helps us feel healthier and possibly drop a few pounds. But aren't there nutrients we won't be getting if we don't eat meat?
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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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04/13/2007 |
Chow Line: Vitamin B, heart health link is weak |
A friend takes vitamin B supplements, thinking they can help prevent heart problems. But I thought they found out that doesn't work. Can you clarify?
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Martha Filipic |
Anne Smith |
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05/04/2003 |
Chow Line: Vitamin C and iron are great partners (for 5/11/03) |
The last time I gave blood, I was surprised when they told me that citrus fruits were good sources of iron. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
