On the Table appears every Wednesday in The Charlotte Observer and every Thursday in The News & Observer of Raleigh.

Column Archive :: 2003

January 2, 03 :: Resolve to look beyond the headlines
A New Year's resolution I'd encourage is for you to think more about what you eat and drink.

January 9, 03 :: Keep bugs at bay
Practice safe food handling and preparation to avoid food-borne illnesses.

January 16, 03 :: Check labels for trans fats
If something bad for you was in your food, would you want to be told about it?

January 23, 03 :: Don't supersize your waistline
The reality gap between portion sizes listed on food labels and what we are actually eating is widening.

January 30, 03 :: Food pyramid needs adjustment
Government dietary guidance hasn't kept up with nutritional science.

February 6, 03 :: Put some color on your plate
Here's an easy way to add nutritional punch to your meals. Colorize them!

February 13, 03 :: Health claims to hit the shelves
Get ready for a parade of health claims appearing in your supermarket.

February 20, 03 :: One great way to get your 5 a Day
Get your veggies by joining a CSA farm.

February 27, 03 :: Fast times call for Slow Food
Modern life is fast. Use food to slow it down.

March 6, 03 :: The meaning of 'organic'
Congress has moved to whittle away at hard-fought organic standards.

March 13, 03 :: Hold the salt
Our bodies need salt, but most of us consume far too much of it.

March 20, 03 :: Time to tame your sweet tooth.
Sugar is sweet, but you need to learn to tame your use of it.

March 27, 03 :: Healthy meals come at the family table
If better health is a goal for you and your family, make the effort to eat more meals together.

April 3, 03 :: Go for the whole grain
In the battle to protect your health, consider whole grains to be heavy artillery.

April 10, 03 :: Life with lactose intolerance: Food shouldn't hurt
If abdominal cramps punctuate your days, you may not need to look much farther for the cause than your glass of milk.

April 17, 03 :: Reduce your family's exposure to pesticides
Concerns about the effects of pesticide residues merit caution in the way you buy and prepare foods.

April 24, 03 :: Heed the warnings about mercury in fish
Be aware of the current recommendations concerning mercury in fish.

May 1, 03 :: A fresh look at eggs
Evolving scientific advice has created some confusion about the egg.

May 8, 03 :: Keep calcium in context
Along with red meat, dairy products are the leading sources of saturated fat in the typical American's diet.

May 15, 03 :: Awareness key to fighting childhood obesity
Knowledge is the most powerful weapon in tackling obesity among kids.

May 22, 03 :: Hydrate yourself to beat the heat
Water, water everywhere, but what to drink?

May 27, 03 :: Make sound choices for cubicle cuisine
We're a vending-machine-and-snack-cart nation. Do better with a little planning and quality control.

June 5, 03 :: Weighing risks for mad cow disease
Mad cow disease is a frightening prospect. Get a better understanding of what the risks are.

June 12, 03 :: Eat right to avoid heartburn and irritable bowel
Dietary changes can help alleviate the symptoms of these common ailments.

June 19, 03 :: Eat well while eating out
Follow some simple tips to eat well while enjoying a night out.

June 26, 03 :: Barbecue basics for good health
If you grill out, take some precautions and try some healthful alternatives.

July 3, 03 :: Take action to fend off snack attacks.
These simple strategies can help you fight off those dangerous snack attacks.

July 10, 03 :: Make good cooking easier
Use some these simple tips to make good cooking easier.

July 17, 03 :: Look for trans fat on labels soon
We're about to find out just how much trans fat our favorite foods contain.

July 24, 03 :: Cut animal fats to dodge dioxin
Follow some simple strategies to minimize your exposure to dioxin.

July 31, 03 :: 'Energy' equals calories in new snack bars
Increasingly popular 'energy' bars come loaded with calories.

August 7, 03 :: Europeans more proactive food regulators
When it comes to food regulation, they do it differently across the pond.

August 14, 03 :: Eat, drink, be merry and live longer
Here's some good news. A new major study points to an enjoyable diet that may help you live longer.

August 21, 03 :: The hard line on soft drinks for kids
Finding alternatives to "liquid candy" can help address the child obesity epidemic.

August 28, 03 :: Pack in nutrition in your senior years
Science shows that what we eat can go a long way toward improving our senior years.

September 4, 03 :: It's time to bulk up with fiber
You'd think we'd be getting enough fiber with all the food we're eating. Think again.

September 11, 03 :: Nonstick cookware draws concern
Nonstick cookware is drawing scrutiny from federal regulators.

September 18, 03 :: Proposed food pyramid targets overweight
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an eye on your waistline.

September 25, 03 :: Jack La Lanne preaches 'Pride and discipline!'
Jack La Lanne must be doing something right.

October 2, 03 :: Pack lunches for greater nutritional control
There's an art to packing lunch for your child. The lessons apply to your own meals.

October 9, 03 :: Put food advice into perspective
Nutrition news breaks out every day. Learn to put new findings into perspective.

October 16, 03 :: Meet protein needs with beans and greens
Beans and greens are nutritious sources of protein.

October 23, 03 :: Check out natural foods stores
Try out natural foods stores for good food.

October 30, 03 :: Beans are good for what ails you
There are many reasons to make beans a key part of your diet.

November 6, 03 :: Take steps to head off winter weight gain
Take these tips to avoid gaining weight this winter.

November 13, 03 :: School meals can be nutritious
It is possible to create a model school meals program.

November 20, 03 :: Is it time for nutrition labels on restaurant meals?
Consumers could use more nutrition information in their menus.

November 27, 03 :: Help toddlers avoid future of obesity
Help your children avoid a lifetime of obesity.

December 3 , 03 :: A low-carb diet of confusion
News reports about low-carb diets provide a diet of confusion.

December 11 , 03 :: Watch portion sizes of packaged foods
Scrutinize package labels and you'll be surprised at the portion sizes.

December 18 , 03 :: Is the system making you overweight?
Unplug yourself from the food marketing matrix.

December 25, 03 :: Some wishes for our health
A list of wishes for a more supportive environment for health.

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