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    Chow Line: Safety tactics differ for different foods

    I recently saw something about the government increasing its efforts to combat Salmonella in poultry. But isn’t Salmonella also a potential problem in fresh produce? Why not include fruits and vegetables, too?
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    Chow Line: Exercise for the health of it

    My sister seems to think she can eat as much as she wants over the holidays and not gain weight as long as she exercises more. I’m skeptical. Who’s right?
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    Chow Line: Holiday ideas to 'maintain, not gain'

    I’ve lost 30 pounds this year. During the holidays, I want to make sure I “maintain, not gain.” Any hints? 
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    Chow Line: Give thanks for great leftovers

    I think the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, but last year our leftover turkey didn’t last very long, and we had to throw a lot of it away. What’s the best way to make leftovers last? 
  5. Chow Line: Public policies can help fight obesity

    I’ve always thought that maintaining a healthy weight is a personal responsibility, but I hear some people talk about what the public should do about the issue. How can that make a difference? 
  6. Chow Line logoNov. 8, 2013 Chow Line: Grapefruit affects more medications I know you’re not supposed to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice with some types of medication. Which ones do I need to be concerned about?   Actually, there’s quite a long list, according to the researchers who first discovered the interactions more than 20 years ago. In a review published earlier this year in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the same researchers report there are now more than 85 drugs that are known t

    Chow Line: Grapefruit affects more medications

    I know you’re not supposed to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice with some types of medication. Which ones do I need to be concerned about?
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    Chow Line: Details important in breakfast study

    I heard something about research showing that eating a big breakfast is good for people with diabetes. Can you tell me details? 
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    Chow Line: Jack-o'-lanterns are not food

    We grew pumpkins for cooking in our garden this year, and we plan to carve a few as small jack-o’-lanterns. If I spray the interior of the pumpkins with bleach and use an electric candle, can I still use them for cooking?
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    Chow Line: Take a stand against sitting

    I know how important physical activity is for you. But I’ve also heard that just the act of sitting for long periods (like I do at my desk every day at work) can be hazardous to your health. If this is true, what can I do about it?
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    Chow Line: Cut back on sugar, high-fructose or not

    I keep hearing different things about high-fructose corn syrup. Some people say it’s a lot worse than sugar, and others say it’s just the same. Who’s right?

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