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Column Archive :: 2008

July 24, 08 :: Diet study raises questions about news coverage
Recent headlines trumpeted a vindication of the Atkins diet. Were they right?

July 17, 08 :: Extend to your plate your passion for purple
Let the color purple be a signal for good nutrition.

July 10, 08 :: When it's hot outside, eat something cold
Refresh with some plates of cold thinks to eat.

July 03, 08 :: Find good food when vegetarians gather
Vegetarian Summerfest is a good place to learn to eat well.

June 19, 08 :: Build muscle with work, not expensive supplements
Don't let the supplement industry push you around. Work out for building up.

June 12, 08 :: Learn when it's time to put your fork down
Listen to the right cues to ending your meals.

June 05 , 08 :: Think about what you drink
Easy to swallow, drinks can pile on the calories.

May 29, 08 :: It's the season to add carrots to your meals
The simple carrot offers plenty of ways to add good nutrition.

May 22, 08 :: Be mindful of your emotional eating
Many of us are driven by our feelings to overeat.

May 15, 08 :: What exactly is a 'whole food'?
What are whole foods and why are they special?

May 08, 08 :: Some tips for fighting grocery store sticker shock
With food prices spiking, it's a good time to find ways to save money.

May 01, 08 :: Nutraloaf: Is it cruel to serve to inmates?
What makes a meal special? What makes a meal cruel?

April 24 , 08 :: Make some plans to get your whole grains
Science shows whole grains are good for you. Here are ways to get your share.

April 17, 08 :: After trans fat, labels still need scrutiny
With trans fat departing the scene, ingredient labels have gotten more complicated.

April 10, 08 :: Pollution complicates diet advice
The more we pollute the environment, the harder it is to make diet recommendations. Take fish, for example.

April 03, 08 :: Teens should work breakfast into their mornings
Teens have another reason to eat breakfast: Doing so can help control weight.

March 27, 08 :: MyPyramid menu planner flops
The government spent $500,000 designing a dietary assessment tool that has little value.

March 20, 08 :: Sensible diet steps may help prevent prostate cancer
Can the food you eat prevent or help treat prostate cancer?

March 13, 08 :: Vitamin D poses tricky questions
Studies show many people don't get enough Vitamin D. How big a problem is that?

March 06, 08 :: Science not clear on handling fructose intolerance
Science doesn't yet offer clear-cut answers on fructose intolerance.

Feb. 28, 08 :: Beef recall proves food-safety system broken
How does bad beef land on your child's school lunch tray?

Feb. 21, 08 :: Wheat allergy requires patience and careful eating
Wheat allergies put make many foods on the do-not-eat list.

Feb. 14, 08 :: How on-the-go families can eat better
Develop shortcuts and backup plans when there's little time for cooking healthful meals.

Feb. 07, 08 :: Eating tips for people with chronic illness
People living with chronic illnesses can take steps to live longer.

Jan. 24, 08 :: Why is it that diets seem to always fail?
Most weight-loss diets are doomed from the start. So, what's the alternative?

Jan. 17, 08 :: Ginger has many uses, and holds promise
Many people swear by ginger to tickle their tast buds and settle their stomachs.

Jan. 10, 08 :: Olives offer plenty good
Find places for olives in your diet.

Jan. 03, 08 :: Take some simple steps to support your resolutions
Avoid the pitfalls that ensnare most New Year's resolutions.

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