|
02/18/2011 |
Chow Line: Boost these foods, nutrients in your diet (for 2/28/11) |
What nutrients are generally lacking in the American diet? Which foods should I focus on increasing to help?
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
|
03/05/2010 |
Chow Line: Choosing syrup can be sticky (for 3/14/10) |
Is "real" maple syrup healthier than "maple-flavored" or "pancake" syrups? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
|
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?
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
|
09/23/2011 |
Chow Line: Apples really could keep doctor away (for 10/2/11) |
Are apples as good for you as other fruits are?
|
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
|
09/01/2005 |
Make Food Plan Now for Emergencies |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With clear weather in the forecast, flood warnings from earlier this week might seem like a distant memory. But Ohio State University Extension nutritionist Sharron Coplin said that this is the perfect time to do some menu planning and pantry inventory for emergencies.
|
Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
|
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?
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
|
08/07/2009 |
Chow Line: Know your numbers: calorie counts differ (for 8/16/09) |
Where can I find out how many calories a day I should be eating? I recently started paying attention to calorie intake, and have been using the 2,000-calorie-a-day standard on Nutrition Facts labels. But 2,000 calories a day can't be right for everyone.
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
|
06/15/2012 |
Chow Line: Tips can help senior who loses appetite (6/15/12) |
My mother is in her 80s and seems to have lost her appetite. She is losing quite a bit of weight, and her doctor is concerned. How can we encourage her to eat more?
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
|
02/23/2012 |
Ohio State Researcher: Global Hunger May Be Double Previous Estimates |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A household food and nutrition survey developed in part by an Ohio State University researcher is uncovering a clearer picture of hunger and malnutrition throughout the world.
|
Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
|
10/18/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Confusion, memory problems common in elderly (Oct. 2012) |
My dad is approaching 70 and seems to be getting more confused and forgetful. We don’t think it’s anything serious right now, but should we be worried about dementia?
|
Martha Filipic |
James Bates |
|
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?
|
Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
|
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?
|
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
|
11/07/2008 |
Chow Line: Yes, you can roast a frozen turkey (for 11/16/08) |
Can you cook a frozen turkey? Last year, a family friend did and said it turned out fine.
|
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
|
11/20/2009 |
Chow Line: Alternate-day fast not a proven diet (for 11/29/09) |
A friend is trying to lose weight by eating very little every other day. I don't think it's healthy, but she says it works. Is this kind of diet recommended? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
|
10/28/2011 |
Chow Line: You can get enough iron without meat |
Our adult daughter has low iron. I think it’s because she doesn’t eat meat, but she says that there’s plenty of iron in other foods. Can you help me persuade her she’s wrong?
|
Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
|
07/29/2010 |
'Operation: Military Kids' Brings Kids, Parents to Campus |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- "It makes them feel special for a day." That's the power behind Operation: Military Kids "Hero Camps," day-long outings for children in military families, said Jennifer Douthwaite of West Liberty, at a July 27 camp at Ohio State University.
|
Martha Filipic |
Mark Wilson |
|
01/18/2011 |
When You Must Apply Manure in Winter, Take Precautions |
ADA, Ohio -- Farmers are never encouraged to spread manure or fertilizer on frozen or snow-covered ground, but researchers know that sometimes it's inevitable. That's why Robert Mullen of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and Jon Rausch, Ohio State University Extension educator, will present "How to Apply Manure and Fertilizer to Frozen/Snow Covered Ground, If You Absolutely Have To" at the 2011 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference.
|
Martha Filipic |
Jon Rausch |
|
12/08/2006 |
Chow Line: Don't grow Santa's belly during the holidays (for 12/17/06) |
I really do not want to gain weight over the holidays this year. Any good tips? |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
|
04/19/2012 |
Ohio 4-H Alumnus to Lead World Bank in Afghanistan, Bhutan |
WASHINGTON -- With a start in 4-H, you never know where you might go. Ohio 4-H alumnus Bob Saum reflected on that as he gets organized to head to Kabul on May 1, when he becomes the country director of the World Bank for Afghanistan and Bhutan.
|
Martha Filipic |
Bob Saum |
|
04/15/2011 |
Chow Line: Enjoy dried fruit, but watch portions (for 4/24/11) |
My husband likes to snack on dried fruit, but he also needs to watch his blood sugar. Should he cut back or even eliminate dried fruit from his diet?
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
|
12/12/2011 |
Materials Aim to Help Pregnant Women Prevent Foodborne Illness |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pregnant women can learn how to protect themselves and their babies from the risks of foodborne illness -- such as the recent melon-related listeria outbreak -- thanks to a joint effort between Ohio State University and Colorado State University.
|
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros, Pat Kendall |
|
11/16/2012 |
Chow Line: Know warning signs, risk of diabetes (11/16/12) |
No one in my family has ever had diabetes. Does that mean I’m not at risk for developing it?
|
Martha Filipic |
Carolyn Gunther |
|
03/12/2010 |
Chow Line: Labels can guide healthful choices (for 3/21/10) |
Heart disease runs in my family. I know Nutrition Facts labels can help me make better food choices, but I'm not sure how. Can you help?
|
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
|
06/22/2007 |
Chow Line: Summertime Corn: How sweet it is (for 7/1/07) |
What makes corn on the cob so sweet?
|
Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez, Bob Precheur |
|
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?
|
Martha Filipic |
Sarah Clark |
|
08/04/2011 |
Ohio State Scientists to Share in $25 Million Grant to Study Virus-Related Foodborne Illness |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Four Ohio State University scientists are part of a multi-state $25 million effort to reduce the number of foodborne illnesses caused by viruses.
|
Martha Filipic |
Richard Linton, Jianrong Li, Linda Saif, Qiuhong Wang |
|
05/19/2011 |
Ohio 4-H Prepares Young People for the Workforce |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio 4-H isn't billed as a workforce preparation program. But in many important ways, the youth development program helps Ohio's children and teens build the skills they'll need once they enter the working world.
|
Martha Filipic |
Tom Archer, Theresa Ferrari, Nate Arnett |
|
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?
|
Martha Filipic |
Alma Simmons |
|
03/24/2011 |
Savoring Success: Entrepreneur Credits OSU Extension’s Food Industries Center for Company’s Growth |
HAMILTON, Ohio -- In 1999, Dan Wampler took a risk, deciding to step off his career path at a major flavorings company in Cincinnati to start his own business.
|
Martha Filipic |
Valente Alvarez, Dan Wampler |
|
06/07/2012 |
Chow Line: Cooking won't cure all food safety ills (6/8/12) |
I was making soup in the slow cooker but forgot to plug it in. After five hours, I realized what happened and cooked the soup, which included cooked chicken, on high for five more hours. I thought it would be OK, but my wife said no and threw it out. Who was right?
|
Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
