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Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12)
February 23, 2012 I spoke with a friend recently who said he had a bad attack of diverticulitis. First, is that the same thing as diverticulosis? Also, can a high-fiber diet help prevent either condition? Diverticulosis is a disease of the large intestin ...
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Chow Line: A healthy breakfast really is a good idea (2/17/12)
February 23, 2012 I’ve always heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but to be honest, I hardly ever eat breakfast and I do OK. Why do the “experts” say we should always eat breakfast? You might be skeptical, but there’s quite a bi ...
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Chow Line: Try an orange a day for good health (3/2/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-try-orange-day-good-health-3212
March 2, 2012 I try to drink orange juice or eat an orange or half a grapefruit every day during the winter to help ward off colds and other illnesses. A friend told me that unless I was afraid of scurvy, I don’t need to be so vigilant. Am I fooling mysel ...
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Chow Line: Make MyPlate work for you (3/9/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-make-myplate-work-you-3912
March 9, 2012 I’ve been following the eating patterns depicted in “MyPlate,” but do I have to incorporate all the food groups at every meal? Not necessarily. Although it may be helpful to try it out for a short time to see if it makes a difference in your ...
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Chow Line: Calcium essential throughout life (3/16/12)
March 15, 2012 My doctor suggested I take a few antacid tablets every day to get additional calcium. A colleague said I should space them throughout the day instead of taking them all at once. Is that true? It depends on how much your doctor told you to t ...
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Chow Line: Study labels to reduce trans fats (3/23/12)
March 23, 2012 I just heard something on the news about trans fats, but I thought they weren’t allowed in food anymore. Am I wrong? You are wrong, but it’s easy to see why you’re confused. Ever since 2006, when companies had to start explicitly listing tr ...
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Chow Line: Enjoy eggs, but keep safety in mind (3/30/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-enjoy-eggs-keep-safety-mind-33012
March 30, 2012 I know that eggs can be contaminated with Salmonella if the hen that laid the egg is infected. But how common is this? The type of bacteria that can get inside eggs, called Salmonella serotype Enteritidis (SE), comes from chickens whose ova ...
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Chow Line: Metabolic syndrome explained (4/20/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-metabolic-syndrome-explained-42012
December 22, 2014 I’ve often heard of “metabolic syndrome,” but what is it, exactly? Well, you might be confused because not everyone agrees on the exact definition. But basically, according to MedlinePlus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/), a service ...
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Chow Line: Lots of fruits, veggies might stem diabetes (5/11/12)
May 11, 2012 I’ve been told that I’m “pre-diabetic.” Should I cut way back on fruit? I know it contains a lot of sugar. First, for individual health-related advice, it’s always best to talk directly to your doctor or, in cases like this, a registered diet ...
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Chow Line: Don't let vacation go to waist (5/18/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-dont-let-vacation-go-waist-51812
May 18, 2012 We’ll be spending two weeks driving around the Midwest on vacation this summer. I hate the idea of eating a lot of fast food. Do you have some tips for healthy eating while on the road? Vacations can really throw your diet a curve. First, unl ...