Talking FACS
Episodes
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Oh the places we can go!
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 6
Welcome to Week of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Episode 4, Season 3
Oh the places we can go!
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jason Swanson, Assistant Professor of Retailing and Tourism Management
Have your summer travel plans been derailed or perhaps even cancelled due to the global pandemic? This week, Dr. Jason Swanson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share some local travel options. He also shares about a study tour and reality tv show "Transformative Travels" that his students embarked on last year! Listen today to Dr. Swanson's travel suggestions and then watch the series (linked below) for ideas about places to visit across the Commonwealth!
Transformative Travels on KET
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Hosting A Family Olympics
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 3 - Fire up the 4th!
Welcome to Week 3 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 1, Season 3
July 4th is traditionally a holiday celebrated with friends and family, food, fireworks and fun! This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, not only have the summer Olympics been postponed to 202ONE, but Independence Day celebrations may look a little different due to social distancing. This week Amy Kostelic and Natalie Jones, provide great tips and ideas for keeping the fun in the 4th and hosting your own Olympics celebration!
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Thrill of the Grill
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Thrill of the Grill
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation
Episode 52, Season 2
Grilling food is a delicious and fun food preparation method that defines summer eating for many people. On this episode of Talking FACS, Annhall Norris shares some great grilling tips with Mindy McCulley. From preparation to serving and storage, listeners will hear best practices for serving up a safe and delicious grilled meal.
Remember to cook your meat to a proper internal temperature:
ground meat 160 degrees F
poultry 165 degrees F
steaks, chops, roasts 145 degrees F
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Monday Feb 24, 2020
Grab and Go the Healthier Way
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 36, Season 2
Finding healthy eating options when you are out and about can sometimes be a challenge. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Courtney Luecking to explore ways to head off what can sometimes be an obstacle to making healthier eating choices.
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Monday Oct 14, 2019
Food Recalls: Maintaining Food Safety at Home
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Food Preservation
Episode 18, Season 2
Food recalls are designed to keep our food supply safe. In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Annhall Norris to discuss how food recalls work, the two federal agencies tasked with monitoring our food supply and ways to ensure your food safety at home. They also discuss the "Food Safety Widget" an app that brings food recall information directly to your browser.
The Food Safety Widget
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Monday Sep 09, 2019
Health Literacy: Understanding what your doctor is telling you
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 13, Season 2
Understanding what you are being told by your health care provider is critical to your overall health. In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones, break down the importance of clearly understanding your health conditions, what you need to do for those conditions and why what you are being asked to do will impact your health and life.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
The Science Behind the Keto Diet
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 41
Have you heard of the Keto Diet? If you have spent any time on social media, you've probably seen lots of posts referencing this diet; but, do you really understand how it works and the processes your body is going through when you follow this type of diet? Listen in to this episode of Talking FACS as Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explore the science behind the Ketogenic Diet.
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Monday Mar 18, 2019
Sweet Enough without all that Sugar
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 40
Sugar is everywhere! In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf delve into the low down on sugar. They talk about sugar's role in our bodies, as well as how consuming too much can lead to serious health conditions. They wrap up their discussion with realistic ways to reduce sugar in the diet.
Publication: Sweet Enough without all that Sugar
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Monday Mar 11, 2019
Probiotics and More
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 39
Probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, oh my! In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Hunter and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf are talking about the bacteria in your gut! Listen for an informed discussion about the gut bacteria and its impact on your overall health.
All the terms mentioned in this discussion can be found in the full episode transcript.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
The Gluten Free Diet
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 38
Some people think that going "Gluten Free" may help them become healthier. But do you really know what gluten is? This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the truths and misconceptions about gluten and the role that it plays in a healthy diet.
The Gluten Free Choice
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