Chow Line
Chow Line: Don't let vacation go to waist (5/18/12)
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?
Chow Line: Lots of fruits, veggies might stem diabetes (5/11/12)
I’ve been told that I’m “pre-diabetic.” Should I cut way back on fruit? I know it contains a lot of sugar.
Chow Line: First, focus on health, not weight (5/4/12)
I’ve tried every diet under the sun, but I always gain back everything I’ve lost and more. Before I completely give up, what can I try next?
Chow Line: Microwave ovens safe if used properly (4/27/12)
A friend forwarded an email message that showed how using water heated in the microwave (and then allowed to cool) can kill houseplants. Is using the microwave to heat food safe?
Chow Line: Metabolic syndrome explained (4/20/12)
I’ve often heard of “metabolic syndrome,” but what is it, exactly?
Chow Line: Folic acid supplements still key (4/13/12)
Since so many foods are fortified with folic acid, are supplements still necessary for women who are trying to get pregnant?
Chow Line: Encourage, support overweight child (4/6/12)
My son is much too heavy for his age (he's 13) and my mother is hinting we should try putting him on a low-carb diet. I'm not sure that's a good idea, but I do think we need to do something. Any ideas?
Chow Line: Enjoy eggs, but keep safety in mind (3/30/12)
I know that eggs can be contaminated with Salmonella if the hen that laid the egg is infected. But how common is this?
Chow Line: Study labels to reduce trans fats (3/23/12)
I just heard something on the news about trans fats, but I thought they weren’t allowed in food anymore. Am I wrong?
Chow Line: Calcium essential throughout life (3/16/12)
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?
Chow Line: Make MyPlate work for you (3/9/12)
I’ve been following the eating patterns depicted in “MyPlate,” but do I have to incorporate all the food groups at every meal?
Chow Line: Try an orange a day for good health (3/2/12)
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 myself about the benefits of citrus?
Chow Line: High sodium hidden in all sorts of foods (Feb. 24, 2012)
I recently read something about bread having a lot of sodium in it. Really, bread? I find that hard to believe.
Chow Line: A healthy breakfast really is a good idea (2/17/12)
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?
Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12)
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?
