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Chow Line: Vitamin B, heart health link is weak
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-vitamin-b-heart-health-link-weak-0
April 13, 2007 A friend takes vitamin B supplements, thinking they can help prevent heart problems. But I thought they found out that doesn't work. Can you clarify? B vitamins do appear to help reduce levels of a substance called homocysteine. And hi ...
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Chow Line: Use marinades for flavor, tenderizing (for 7/20/08)
July 11, 2008 How long should beef and poultry be marinated? That's a question that has no firm answer. For one thing, marinades are used both for flavor and for tenderizing, so it depends on what your goal is. For another, different experts will giv ...
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Chow Line: Use 'discretion' with Halloween treats (for 10/25/09)
October 19, 2009 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? Candy is one of those easily classified foods in the ...
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Chow Line: Ultra-pasteurized milk lasts longer (for 2/15/09)
February 6, 2009 I've seen cartons of "ultra-pasteurized" milk at the grocery store. What is it? Ultra-pasteurization is a more intense process than regular pasteurization and allows milk to have a longer shelf-life. If you don't mind ...
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Chow Line: Try hummus as a healthful spread, dip
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-try-hummus-healthful-spread-dip
October 4, 2007 Is hummus considered a healthful food? I think it probably is, but I wonder about the fat in it. How is it made? Even more than most dishes, you can find many, many recipes for hummus. And, of course, changing the ingredients will change t ...
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Chow Line: Try kiwi for burst of nutrients, color (for 7/13/08)
July 3, 2008 I like kiwi in fruit salads I enjoy at potlucks and other gatherings, but I've never purchased one myself. Any tips on selecting and preparing it? Good for you. Kiwi is chock full of nutrients and, thanks to chlorophyll, its bright green ...
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Chow Line: Try home remedies for morning sickness (for 8/31/08)
August 22, 2008 I'm pregnant for the first time and I'm surprised at the severity of my morning sickness. I usually have a strong stomach. I've gotten lots of advice, but what really works? You're right-- everyone has their own "c ...
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Chow Line: Try heat, drying if fresh garlic turns blue (for 5/24/09)
May 15, 2009 When I crush a fresh garlic clove and spread it on a piece of fish or meat and put it in the oven to bake, the crushed garlic turns bluish-greenish. Why does this happen? Can I prevent it? The ability of garlic to turn those surprising hues c ...
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Chow Line: Yes, you can roast a frozen turkey (for 11/16/08)
November 7, 2008 Can you cook a frozen turkey? Last year, a family friend did and said it turned out fine. Actually, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service-- the folks that bring you the Meat and Poultry ...
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Chow Line: Watch out for sodium when eating out (for 7/5/09)
June 26, 2009 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? It's true-- a lot of the food ...