Ed Blonz
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Energy bars OK for short-term meal replacementJun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. For a hassle-free, short, two- to three-day backpacking trip in the mountains, I am thinking of bringing meal bars instead of freeze-dried food. Some bars appear to b...
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Acne 'cure' needs more studyJun 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Can you tell me anything about using D-calcium pantothenate for clearing up acne? Would it be effective as a cure? I am also concerned with the safety of the requ...
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Capsules should keep oils save from rancidityMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I read in your column about the tendency of oils to go rancid. Now I notice that my bottle of fish-oil gel capsules says the bottle should be kept tightly closed. Up ...
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Exercise, food choices impact childhood obesityMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am concerned because the youngest of my two children is overweight. He just turned 12 and slowly started gaining weight a number of months ago. My husband and I...
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Carob can work as a low-fat substitute for cocoaMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Could you please give me some information on carob? I understand it contains calcium, is low in calories and has no cholesterol. A.M., San Mateo, Calif. ...
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Capsules should keep oils safe from rancidityMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I read in your column about the tendency of oils to go rancid. Now I notice that my bottle of fish-oil gel capsules says the bottle should be kept tightly closed....
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Losing weight leaves couple feeling a little coldApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I are trying to get in better shape and lose some of that weight that has crept into our clothes over the years. Aside from the obvious, we are con...
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Encourage your kids to go nuts at snack timeApr 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. When they're at home from school, my two children always yearn for less-than-quality fare, such as sugary junk -- snack chips accompanied by a can of soda. If I a...
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Leaving cooking oils out won't endanger your healthApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. At a dinner with some friends, I learned that oils left unrefrigerated can become a health hazard because the fats can oxidize. I would like to refrigerate my coo...
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Tell daughter not to go overboard with tuna for lunchApr 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My 25-year-old daughter eats 4 to 5 ounces of canned tuna packed in water every day for lunch, Monday through Friday. Should she be concerned with the mercury in ...