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Chow Line: Estimate portion sizes with ‘handy’ tool (6/29/12)
June 29, 2012 I want to make sure I’m eating the proper portion sizes, but I don’t want to weigh and measure everything I eat. Is there an easy way to estimate servings of different foods? Actually, there are a number of ways to do this, and one is right ...
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Chow Line: Now is a great time to try fresh herbs (7/6/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-now-great-time-try-fresh-herbs-7612
July 6, 2012 Last week, I used fresh dill weed in a recipe for the first time and was surprised how mild it was-- very different from from the dried dill I normally use. I want to try using more fresh herbs. Any ideas on where I should start? Sure. But yo ...
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Chow Line: New to canning? Do your homework (7/13/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-new-canning-do-your-homework-71312
July 13, 2012 Since I retired and I have more time on my hands, I’d like to try home canning. Where should I start? Congratulations on your interest in exploring a new skill. Home canning isn’t rocket science, but it does require time and effort. And it m ...
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Chow Line: Science behind appetite complex (7/20/12)
July 20, 2012 I’ve been overweight all my life. Recently, I’ve read a little about what controls hunger and appetite. Are there foods I can eat that will help me feel fuller sooner, so I eat less? As you suspect, the connection between eating and feeling ...
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Chow Line: Research evolving on nighttime snacks (7/27/12)
July 27, 2012 Please help settle a disagreement: Are you more likely to gain weight from eating a snack at night than if you ate the same snack earlier in the day? You may not realize it, but that is a loaded question. For years, the standard nutrition re ...
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Chow Line: Now is prime time to examine grocery bill (8/3/12)
December 16, 2014 Every week, I’m shocked at how high my grocery bill is. And I’ve heard we can expect even higher prices next year because of the drought. Please share any tips you can on saving money on groceries. Actually, agricultural economists don’t ...
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Chow Line: Be safe: Keep cream pies cool (8/10/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-be-safe-keep-cream-pies-cool-81012
August 9, 2012 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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Chow Line: Understanding HDLs can be complex (8/17/12)
August 17, 2012 I have always been proud of my high HDL level, but I heard recently that it might not be very important in terms of heart disease after all. What happened? Well, not so fast. You probably heard about a study that the medical journal The La ...
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Chow Line: Behavior changes key in weight loss (8/24/12)
August 24, 2012 What are some of the things people do (besides eating less) to help them lose weight successfully? That’s an interesting question. Most people, for obvious reasons, focus on food when trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. But ...
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Chow Line: Make healthful eating fun for kids (8/31/12)
December 16, 2014 I’m trying to get my children to eat healthier, but they constantly ask for high-sugar cereal and other foods that aren’t good for them. How can I entice them to eat healthier foods? First, remember that they’re kids. Mealtimes (and snac ...