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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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09/15/2006 |
Family Fundamentals: Don't bust the budget: Occasional expenses can add up (for September 2006) |
My wife and I have a budget. On paper, we should be saving $200-400 a month, but usually unexpected bills prevent us from saving anything. Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Jean Clements |
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02/16/2007 |
Chow Line: Even LDLs aren't all bad (for 2/25/07) |
I know there is "good" and "bad" cholesterol, but how do they actually work? |
Martha Filipic |
Josh Bomser |
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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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06/11/2010 |
Chow Line: Mediterranean-style diet has benefits (for 6/20/10) |
I have heard a lot of good things about adopting a Mediterranean-style diet over the years. I don't want to make a drastic change, but what can I do to start transitioning to a diet that's more in line with what they recommend?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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05/17/2002 |
Chow Line: Wash those fruits and veggies (for 5/26/02) |
Some cantaloupe was recently recalled because of salmonella. I thought that was mostly a problem with chicken and eggs. How did it get on fruit?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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11/13/2003 |
New 4-H Center Going 'Green' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The new Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, to be completed in 2005 on the Ohio State University campus, will be "green" in more ways than one.
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Martha Filipic |
Ryan Schmiesing |
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02/21/2008 |
Chow Line: Calcium important even with arthritis (for 3/2/08) |
I have arthritis and am developing knobs on my bones. Should I reduce my calcium intake? Also, what are good sources of calcium if you are lactose intolerant? |
Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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05/11/2007 |
Chow Line: Latino food pyramid good guide to health (for 5/20/07) |
I've heard about a new diet pyramid specifically for Latinos. Is it very different from the official diet pyramid?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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06/03/2010 |
Wetlands Director Eyes New Water |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- He has the boat and he has the water, but the twain have yet to meet. But Bill Mitsch dreams big. The director of Ohio State University's Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, Mitsch was delighted last week as students from a civil engineering class presented plans for a boat dock that would connect the wetlands, situated just north of Ohio State's Columbus campus off of Ackerman Road, with the nearby Olentangy River.
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Martha Filipic |
Bill Mitsch |
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04/29/2011 |
Chadwick Spring Plant Sale Set for May 5-7 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On the heels of Arbor Day and just in time for Mother's Day comes the annual Spring Plant Sale, Auction, and Gardening Fair at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens.
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Martha Filipic |
Mary Maloney |
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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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05/25/2012 |
Summer Science Fun for Kids Planned at Columbus 4-H Camps |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A weeklong "Paws, Claws, Feathers and Friends" 4-H day camp and a three-day overnight 4-H "Camp Tech" are planned at Ohio State University's Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center this summer.
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Martha Filipic |
Sally McClaskey |
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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 |
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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 |
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05/25/2011 |
Heavy Rainfall Causes Forage, Pasture Challenges |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's probably best not to invoke the old saying "Make hay while the sun shines" to forage producers this year. The sun hasn't been shining very often, and they haven't had the ability to make much hay.
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Martha Filipic |
John Grimes, Jeff McCutcheon |
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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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03/12/2012 |
Classes for Divorcing Parents Designed With Kids in Mind |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When parents divorce, it's often the children who pay the highest price. But many parents in Ohio learn how to soften the blow with "Successful Co-Parenting: A Family Stability Program," a two- to three-hour class offered in 12 counties by Ohio State University Extension.
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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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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08/10/2012 |
Aug. 30 Webinar Focuses on Health Behavior Theory to Practice |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ask any health professional: Informing people about healthy behaviors is one thing. Encouraging them to adopt healthy behaviors is another.
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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11/08/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Happy Holidays? Cope with Stress, Tension |
Iââ¬â¢m dreading the holidays. Something always happens and I usually become very upset. Is there anything I can do to de-stress and actually enjoy myself this year?
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Martha Filipic |
Ted Futris |
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06/18/2010 |
Chow Line: No need to scream over ice cream (for 6/27/10) |
My husband chooses strawberry ice cream over other flavors because he thinks the fruit makes it healthier. Does it?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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12/19/2001 |
Chow Line: Washing hands can make you feel good (for 1/6/02) |
How can I convince my teenager to wash his hands before he eats?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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12/14/2012 |
Project Cultivates Tanzanian Agricultural Expertise for Future |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Tanzania, a country of 42 million nestled on the east coast of Africa, is undergoing a sea change demographically. Currently, about one-third of Tanzanians live below the poverty line, and more than 4 of 10 Tanzanian children suffer from stunting due to malnutrition. By 2050, Tanzania's population is anticipated to double, and its urban population will exceed its rural population.
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Martha Filipic |
J. Mark Erbaugh |
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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 |
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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 |
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11/23/2010 |
Chow Line: Enjoy, but keep control over holidays (for 12/5/10) |
There's so much good food around during the holidays, I have a hard time controlling my eating. And, it's getting harder and harder to lose the extra pounds after the first of the year. Any tips? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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 |
