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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?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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12/14/2012 |
Chow Line: Watch sugar intake over holidays (12/14/12) |
I have a sweet tooth. I’ve been cutting back on sugar lately, but I’m worried about the holidays and all the extra sweets. Do you have any guidance?
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Martha Filipic |
Carolyn Gunther |
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09/05/2008 |
Chow Line: Warning: 'Zeroes' on labels can add up (for 9/14/08) |
At what point is the amount of cholesterol and trans fat required to be listed on labels? Many foods list the amount as "0," but the ingredients indicate the food must contain some.
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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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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04/19/2012 |
Chow Line: Encourage, support overweight child (4/6/12) |
My son is much too heavy for his age (he's 13) and my mother is hinting we should try putting him on a low-carb diet. I'm not sure that's a good idea, but I do think we need to do something. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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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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07/16/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: With children, watch out for 'pretty poisons' (for July 2007) |
I have heard that hand sanitizers can be poisonous for young children. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Kathy Dodrill, Carol Chandler |
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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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06/07/2011 |
Ohio's Tornado Season Peaking Now |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's annual tornado season might have begun in April, but if history is any guide, June is the month to be on guard.
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Martha Filipic |
Aletha Reshan |
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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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05/18/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Lessen risks by preparing for disaster now (for May 2010) |
After hearing news reports of tornadoes and flooding in other parts of the country, I started thinking about our important papers, and what we should do to prepare in case something like that happens here. What are the guidelines?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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07/21/2011 |
Shearer Joins Ohio State as Chair of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University's Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering has a new department chair.
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Martha Filipic |
Scott Shearer |
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03/09/2011 |
Media Advisory: Saturday's Ohio 4-H Gathering to be Biggest Ever |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- More than 1,700 Ohio 4-H members and volunteers are expected to flock to Columbus on Saturday, March 12, for the Ohio 4-H Teen Conference and the Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference.
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Martha Filipic |
Allen Auck |
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06/07/2012 |
Analysts: Ohio Must Take Steps Soon to Counter Shale Energy Boom/Bust Cycle |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio needs to take steps to make sure the state benefits from the shale energy boom in both the short- and long-term, a new policy brief from Ohio State University suggests.
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Martha Filipic |
Mark Partridge, Michael Farren, Amanda Weinstein |
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12/13/2012 |
Armageddon or Not, Now's an Opportune Time to Prepare for Emergency |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If doomsday -- or, alternatively, winter -- is approaching, you'd better be prepared.
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Martha Filipic |
Kent McGuire |
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04/21/2011 |
'Just What I Needed': Extension Nurtures Entrepreneurs in University District |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On the west side of Ohio State University is Upper Arlington. Median household income: $87,557. Median home value: $316,768. Residents living below poverty: 4.8 percent. It's what you might expect in a neighborhood adjacent to a world-class research and teaching institution.
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Martha Filipic |
Susan Colbert, Jean Brookbank |
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03/27/2012 |
Homebuyer's Guide Could Help Prevent Nightmares When Pursuing American Dream |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Historically low mortgage rates and reasonable home prices make today's realty market seem like it should be a buyer's dream. But the process can become a nightmare for potential buyers who are unprepared to make what could be the biggest investment of their lives.
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Stehulak |
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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 |
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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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10/23/2009 |
Chow Line: Enjoy peanut butter but watch calories (for 11/1/09) |
Is peanut butter healthy for you, or is it so high in fat and calories that you should avoid it? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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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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07/20/2007 |
Chow Line: Yellow or green, enjoy summer squash (for 7/29/07) |
Is there much difference in nutrition between yellow squash and zucchini?
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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02/17/2009 |
Family Fundamentals: Trimming expenses a good idea in good, bad times (for Feb. 2009) |
My husband and I feel secure financially, but I'm concerned we are simply spending too much on a day-to-day, month-by-month basis. Do you have some tips to help us cut back?
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Martha Filipic |
Susan Shockey |
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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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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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05/21/2010 |
Chow Line: Stack burgers to use meat thermometer (for 5/30/10) |
We use our grill primarily to cook hamburgers and hot dogs, and I've always wondered, how am I supposed to use a meat thermometer on these foods? I'm especially concerned about the hamburgers -- we usually use thin frozen burgers on the grill.
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Martha Filipic |
Lydia Medeiros |
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03/13/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Give your children good, solid basis for adulthood (for March 2008) |
Our children are currently in middle school, and we're looking for guidance on how to help them make their teen years good ones. What do you recommend?
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Martha Filipic |
Terri Worthington |
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06/26/2009 |
Chow Line: Watch out for sodium when eating out (for 7/5/09) |
My blood pressure is just starting to creep up, so I want to cut back on sodium. I eat out a lot, and I understand restaurant meals can contain a lot of salt. How can I reduce sodium while still eating out?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/16/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Try this alternative 'time-out' method for children (for August 2011) |
I use 'time-out' to guide my daughter's behavior, but the power struggles that sometimes erupt make me wonder if it's worth it. Does time-out really work?
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Martha Filipic |
Joseph Maiorano |
