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07/01/2009 |
Chow Line: Help available on food preservation (for 7/19/09) |
We're working hard on our vegetable garden this year and I want to do some food preservation (freezing or maybe even canning) so we can enjoy our harvest well into winter. How can I make sure I'm doing it right?
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Martha Filipic |
Doris Herringshaw |
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11/14/2008 |
Chow Line: Healthful, balanced diet best for bones (for 11/23/08) |
I read that the phosphoric acid in some soft drinks leaches calcium from bones. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Jackie Buell |
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11/12/2010 |
Chow Line: Have the flu? Eating citrus perfectly OK (for 11/21/10) |
I read on some website that people with the flu should avoid citrus fruits because they could make the illness worse. Is there any truth to that?
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Martha Filipic |
Sarah Clark |
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12/12/2008 |
Chow Line: Gut reactions to candy canes vary (for 12/21/08) |
I've heard contradictory views: Do candy canes cause indigestion or do they combat it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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09/21/2007 |
Chow Line: Grapes have bunches of benefits (for 9/30/07) |
Lately, I've been on a grape kick. I'm surprised at how many varieties are available. What are their best points, nutrition-wise? |
Martha Filipic |
Josh Bomser, Joe Scheerens |
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01/21/2011 |
Chow Line: Grapefruit offers more than vitamin C (for 1/30/11) |
This time of year, I really enjoy having grapefruit for breakfast. I know it is a good source of vitamin C, but what else does it offer?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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02/02/2007 |
Chow Line: Go green(er) when choosing lettuce (for 2/11/07) |
I've read that lettuce actually has very little nutritional value, but I also hear that people need to eat more leafy greens. Isn't lettuce a "leafy green"? What's the real story? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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10/26/2007 |
Chow Line: Glucose numbers depend on test used (for 11/4/07) |
My husband was diagnosed with diabetes with a blood sugar level of 180 milligrams per deciliter. A friend who has diabetes said 180 is really pre-diabetes -- a level of 200 is needed for diabetes. Why would the doctor say my husband has diabetes? |
Martha Filipic |
Martha Belury |
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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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11/06/2009 |
Chow Line: Get answers on holiday food safety (for 11/15/09) |
I am hosting relatives over the holidays this year; several are elderly and are a bit frail, so I want to be sure I'm following all food safety guidelines. Where can I go for a refresher? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros, Stephanie Smith |
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01/22/2010 |
Chow Line: Get ahead by eating more cabbage (for 1/31/10) |
We have been eating a lot of cabbage lately and really enjoying it. I know it's low-calorie, but does it offer many nutrients? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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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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06/06/2008 |
Chow Line: Food safety tips for cooking on the grill (for 6/15/08) |
We love cooking on the grill. Are there special food safety tips we should keep in mind? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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06/19/2009 |
Chow Line: Folic acid vital for women (for 6/28/09) |
Is there a new recommendation for folic acid for adult women? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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04/13/2012 |
Chow Line: Folic acid supplements still key (4/13/12) |
Since so many foods are fortified with folic acid, are supplements still necessary for women who are trying to get pregnant?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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12/07/2012 |
Chow Line: Focus on safety with mailed food gifts (12/7/12) |
Last year we received a gift in the mail and didn’t open it until Christmas Eve. The box contained cheese spreads that said “Keep refrigerated” on the label. They had been at room temperature for more than a week, so we threw them out. But since then, I’ve seen some types of cheese spreads sold at the grocery store on the shelf. Were we being overly cautious?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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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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06/12/2009 |
Chow Line: Focus on health to help kids lose weight (for 6/21/09) |
My daughter never lost her "baby fat" and is now a pre-teen with a weight problem that she is defensive about. How can I help? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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01/17/2008 |
Chow Line: Focus on folate for health, not the blues (for 1/27/08) |
I've heard that taking folate can help combat depression. Is that true? |
Martha Filipic |
Robert Disilvestro |
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03/28/2008 |
Chow Line: Fit in fiber even on a gluten-free diet |
What about people who are on gluten-free diets -- how can we get enough fiber? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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07/16/2010 |
Chow Line: Fish from open Gulf areas safe, for now (for 7/25/10) |
Should I be concerned about buying fish or seafood? I'm worried it might be from the Gulf of Mexico and tainted from the oil spill.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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05/04/2012 |
Chow Line: First, focus on health, not weight (5/4/12) |
I’ve tried every diet under the sun, but I always gain back everything I’ve lost and more. Before I completely give up, what can I try next?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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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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11/02/2007 |
Chow Line: Fiber goal linked with calorie intake |
The back of my cereal box says that 25 to 38 grams of fiber are recommended each day. Why is there such a disparity? How do I know if I need 25 grams or 38 grams? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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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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01/15/2010 |
Chow Line: Feed the brain by eating smart (for 1/24/10) |
What sorts of foods should I eat to keep my mental activity at its peak function? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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07/23/2010 |
Chow Line: Farmed, wild catfish: know nutrition, safety (for Aug. 1, 2010) |
Our family really enjoys eating catfish. Is there much of a difference nutrition-wise between farm-raised catfish that we find at the store and wild catfish we catch on fishing trips? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/08/2008 |
Chow Line: Expose children to more vegetables (for 8/17/08) |
With school starting soon, I want to pack some fresh vegetables in my children's lunches, but I'm afraid they'll just throw them away. Any ideas? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/10/2007 |
Chow Line: Exercise can help curb diabetes (for 8/19/07) |
Why is physical activity so important for people with diabetes? |
Martha Filipic |
Carla Miller, Jackie Buell |
