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Chow Line: Weigh fish advisories against fish benefits (for 6/6/04)
May 26, 2004 We usually eat a lot of fish in summer. Some of it we catch ourselves. Should we cut back? Eating fish has plenty of health benefits, and dietitians still recommend Americans eat more fish than we currently do. But with so many advisories abo ...
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Chow Line: What works for weight loss (for 9/4/05)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-what-works-weight-loss-9405
August 26, 2005 Iââ¬â¢ve been trying to lose weight all year (New Yearââ¬â¢s resolution) but keep getting off track, and Iââ¬â¢m losing and gaining the same five pounds over and over again. Any ideas? First, donââ¬â¢t beat yourself up. At leas ...
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Chow Line: Wheat berries tasty, nutritious (for 11/27/05)
November 18, 2005 Wheat berries tasty, nutritious I recently went to a function where they served a wheat berry salad. I thought it would have berries in it, but then I realized "wheat berry" is one thing, not two. What are wheat berries? A whea ...
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Chow Line: When alarms sound, balance risk, benefits (for 9/10/06)
September 1, 2006 I got an e-mail saying prewashed, bagged lettuce might have E. coli. Is it a hoax? Well, that's actually a tougher question than you might think. Back in October 2005, the Food and Drug Administration did, in fact, issue a warning a ...
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Chow Line: Waxy or mealy? Choose spuds wisely (for 2/16/03)
February 6, 2003 At a holiday dinner, my daughter used russets to make mashed potatoes. I always thought russets were for baking. Am I wrong? Russets, also known as Idahos or "bakers," are good for lots of things. High in starch and low in moist ...
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Chow Line: Weigh all factors to determine fat (for 9/15/02)
September 5, 2002 I've heard that fried chicken has only slightly more fat than roasted chicken. Can that be true? Ounce for ounce, that might be true-- depending on what your definition of "slightly" is. But as usual, the answer is a bit m ...
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Chow Line: 'Water weight' easy to lose at first (for 4/10/05)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-water-weight-easy-lose-first-41005
April 1, 2005 Whenever I make a concerted effort to watch my diet, I lose a lot of weight very quickly-- sometimes 5 to 7 pounds within the first week or two. But after that, it's much harder to lose weight. I've always heard that those first po ...
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Chow Line: Watch sugar intake for calories, nutrients (for 10/19/03)
October 10, 2003 I continue to be surprised at the amount of sugar my teenage daughter consumes. How bad is it for her? If your daughter can afford the extra calories and otherwise eats a balanced diet, then you needn't be too concerned. The problem ...
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Chow Line: Washing hands can make you feel good (for 1/6/02)
December 19, 2001 How can I convince my teenager to wash his hands before he eats? Convincing teenagers of anything can be challenging, to say the least. But you might have a good chance of success if you present him with cold, hard facts. We've know ...
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Chow Line: Vitamin guidance changes with age (for 3/5/06)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-vitamin-guidance-changes-age-3506
February 24, 2006 What vitamins should an 84-year-old man take? I am in good health and I do take vitamins, but I wonder if I should take more or less. Men and women over age 50 need more calcium and vitamins D and B6 than younger adults. A multivitamin d ...