Column Archive :: 2008

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

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

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. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 31, 08 :: Have some fun replacing peanut butter
A ban on peanuts opens doors to other fun foods.

Aug 07, 08 :: Simple, heartfelt actions made Carol Tracy influential
The Charlotte food activist showed how change is made.

Aug 14, 08 :: Put the power of salads to work for you
Take a few simple steps to get these little superstars into your diet.

Aug 21, 08 :: Tips for getting the most from your cooked veggies
It can make a difference how you cook your vegetables.

Aug 28, 08 :: Fall offers a chance to update your diet routine
The shift to a new season is a good time to add new healthy foods to your diet.

Sept 04, 08 :: Four years later, did she avoid the 'freshman 15?'
Anna Pryce had some strategies for avoiding weight gain in college. Did they work?

Sept 11, 08 :: We've come -- and gone back -- a long way in cooking
Kitchen trends brought us far, and are now taking us back.

Sept 18, 08 :: Food writers share tips for cooking more meals at home
Debbie Moose and Sheri Castle share some tips.

Sept 25, 08 :: More ideas for fitting cooking into busy lives
Castle and Moose have more ways to help you eat better.

Sept 30, 08 :: Fall is a good time to make soup a staple
Soup offers good nutrition and convenience.

Oct 07, 08 :: Earn an 'A' in kitchen sanitation
How would your kitchen measure up on the evening news?

Oct 15, 08 :: It's fun to make over your grocery cart
Let's take a peek at what's in your cart.

Oct 22, 08 :: With protein, a little bit is usually good enough
Does protein deserve being dietary gold?

Oct 29, 08 :: Don't go overboard eating for sports
Most of use need no extra nutrition for our athletic activities.

Nov 05, 08 :: ADA convention shows what's new in food
Put a big group of dietitians together and they'll talk about ... food.

Nov 12, 08 :: Now is the time for change in nutrition policy
More coordination is needed in federal nutrition policy.

Nov 19, 08 :: It's easy to enjoy the benefits of flaxseeds
Take a few simple steps to get these little superstars into your diet.

Dec 03, 08 :: Simple food-related gifts can warm hearts
Simplify the holidays with food gifts.

Dec 10, 08 :: Some encouragement for making holidays healthy, happy
Here comes the pep talk.

Dec 17, 08 :: Eat pie to good health
With a few recipe changes, pie can be a health dessert.

Dec 24, 08 :: Arm yourself for snack season
Stock up on some health snacks and enjoy the season.

Dec 31, 08 :: For better health, adopt some French habits
The French show how to eat well ... and healthfully.

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