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Communiqué July 27, 2011
https://extension.osu.edu/about/communique/2011-07-27
environment that embraces diversity. (mean of 8.08) Extension work is needed now more than ever in Ohio. (mean ...
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Chow Line: Don't alter recipes for home canning (for 4/20/08)
April 11, 2008 My wife and I started canning last year but some of the recipes have a heavy vinegar flavor. Where can I find advice on safely altering recipes or creating some of our own? Nowhere. Honest. No one worth his or her food-safety salt would rec ...
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Chow Line: Hormones can play havoc with appetite (for 4/27/08)
April 18, 2008 I've heard that a hormone called leptin can affect your weight. How does it work? That's a complex question, and entire research studies are devoted to try to find the answer. Simply put, leptin is a hormone associated with suppre ...
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Chow Line: Sunscreen interferes with vitamin D (for the week of 5/4/08)
April 25, 2008 I know the body makes its own vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, but I've heard that sunscreens prevent that from happening. Is that true? Yes, it is true. And experts offer conflicting guidance on the topic, depending on ...
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Chow Line: Take steps to prevent osteoporosis (for 5/18/08)
May 9, 2008 My mother was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. What can I do to reduce my risk, and my children's? There are a number of things you can do, and it's never too late to start. Although osteoporosis, or weak bones, is more common i ...
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Chow Line: Calcium difficult for body to absorb (for 5/25/08)
May 16, 2008 I always have milk in the morning with my high-fiber cereal. But a friend told me that fiber prevents the body from absorbing calcium. If that's true, what should I do? That's not completely true, but it is something to be aware of. ...
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Chow Line: Many options for storing fresh herbs (for 6/1/08)
May 23, 2008 We are growing fresh basil and other herbs. What is the best way to store them for use later? That depends on what you mean by "later." Drying herbs is a good idea for long-term storage. But if you mean "later today" or &q ...
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Chow Line: Choose healthful fast-food options (for the week of 6/8/08)
May 30, 2008 As I chauffeur the kids to and from summer activities, I tend to eat more fast food than usual. Any tips to make my choices more healthful? Absolutely. Despite popular opinion, fast food doesn't always have to be high-fat, high-calorie a ...
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Chow Line: Carrots healthful, not 'full of sugar' (for 9/7/08)
August 29, 2008 At lunchtime recently, several of my colleagues claimed that carrots are "full of sugar." Is that true? In a word, no. That myth gained popularity a few years back when carrots were branded as restricted foods in several popular ...
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Chow Line: Warning: 'Zeroes' on labels can add up (for 9/14/08)
September 5, 2008 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. You're right-- many foods have small amo ...