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On
the Table appears every Wednesday in The
Charlotte Observer
and every Thursday in The
News & Observer
of Raleigh.
Column
Archive :: 2005
January
06, 05 :: Now's a good time
to renew wellness efforts
The start of a new year is a great time to renew efforts to
improve your health.
January
13, 05 :: Should food ads
aimed at kids be limited?
More consumer advocates push for restrictions of food marketing
aimed at children.
January
20, 05 :: This kind of fat may good
for you
There's growing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may be good
for you.
January
27, 05 :: Put the Dietary
Guidelines to work
Here are some tips for putting the government's advice to
work.
February
03,
05 :: Is chocolate really good
for you?
The chocolate industry wants you to believe their candy is
healthful.
February
10,
05 :: Boost whole grains in
your diet
Whole grains add variety and are good for you.
February
17,
05 :: Could tea be a health drink?
Try the varieties of tea while perhaps boosting your health.
February
24,
05 :: Eat carefully when
traveling the world
Think about what to eat when planning your adventures.
March
3,
05 :: The lowly lentil packs a punch
Add lentils to your diet for some nutritional power.
March
10,
05 :: Should salt go on trial?
A consumer group is suing over salt. What's their case?
March
17,
05 :: No clear link between drinking
milk, bone health
Despite the marketing, science shows no clear connection between
drinking milk and bone health.
March
24,
05 :: A French guide to diet sensibility
A new book provides a Continental attitude toward eating and
living.
March
31,
05 :: Get to know what's in your
food
Some of the chemicals in our food sound like they belong in
antifreeze. Get to know what some are.
April
7,
05 :: Try ancient grains
for something new
Add some variety to your meals by trying some ancient staples.
April
14 ,
05 :: Gene science sheds new
light on nutrition
Scientists are finding new clues on our nutritional makeup.
April
21,
05 :: Give kids a head start
in the kitchen
Kids can cook, and they love to if given the chance.
April
28,
05 :: Make rice one of your staples
People who eat rice generally have better health. Add it to
your diet.
May
5,
05 :: USDA does disservice
with new pyramid
The new pyramid has become an empty food marketing logo.
May
12,
05 :: Now's the time
to enjoy early summer produce
Fill up on locally grown veggies, and boost your diet.
May
19,
05 :: Plan for healthful
meals when hitting the road
Some simple tips for helping make road-trip meals healthful.
June
02 ,
05 :: Slim down by filling
up on fruit
Get ready for swimsuit season by eating more fruit.
June
09,
05 :: WIC program in for an
overhaul
The program for low-income families is overdue for some needed
changes.
June
16,
05 :: CDC flip-flops on obesity
statistics
Federal agency backtracks on obesity studies.
June
23,
05 :: Give kids foodie summer
things to do
Summer's a good time to teach kids lessons around food.
June
30,
05 :: Use Internet to track
down nutrition info
Some reputable sites can give good guidance.
July
7,
05 :: High fructose corn syrup calories
add up
The sweetener is pervasive in American foods.
July
14,
05 :: Eat together for enjoyment,
better health
Eating with others has many benefits.
July
21,
05 :: Use summer herbs to enliven
meals
The bounty of summer can spice up your meals.
July
28,
05 :: Low-fiber diets a recipe
for diverticulosis
Eat more fiber to avoid this All-American disease.
August
4,
05 :: Bananas a wonder food
Bananas are good for you and have many uses.
August
11,
05 :: Questions about nonstick
cookware unresolved
The scientific debate over nonstick coatings isn't over.
August
18,
05 :: Drink your fruits and
veggies
You can improve your diet by adding juice.
August
25,
05 :: New school lunch ideas
for a new year
Another school year, more lunches to pack.
September
08 ,
05 :: Tempeh offers a twist on soyfood
This traditional Indonesian food can add a healthful twist
to your meals.
September
15,
05 :: Sweet potatoes: A food
fit for astronauts
Sweet potatoes are a versatile way to get good nutrition.
September
29 ,
05 :: Learning lessons
in school cafeterias
Alice Waters has a program to held kids learn about good food.
October
13,
05 :: USDA's pyramid for kids
needs more truth
Like Grandma, the government isn't going to say no to the
kids.
October
20 ,
05 :: Choose dressings thoughtfully
and eat more salads
Add more salads to your diet, but dress them up carefully.
October
27 ,
05 :: Apples offer a nutritional
punch
It's a good time to rekindle your interest in apples.
November
03 ,
05 :: Add greens for a more healthful
plate
Crisp fall weather brings us the wonders of "greens."
November
10,
05 :: Use pressure to cook
faster
Pressure cookers can slash your cooking time.
November
17,
05 :: Avoid the airport food
traps
The greatest threat to your health when flying is in the airport
food court.
November
24 ,
05 :: How food traditions become
treasures
Why are our favorite food traditions so special?
December
01,
05 :: 'Tis the season for healthful
giving
It's time again to explore health-promoting holiday gifts.
December
08 ,
05 :: Questions raised about
food packaging
How is perfluorooctanoic acid getting into our blood?
December
15,
05 :: It's time to
get serious about junk food ads aimed at kids
Spongebob will grow hair before the food industry voluntarily
limits targeting kids with their ads.
December
29 ,
05 :: A New Year's
resolution for 2006: Simplify
Simplifying our lives is a good way to make our lifestyles
healthier.
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