Making Healthy Choices

Secrets of the Nutrition Facts Label Revealed!

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest:  Dr. Sandra Bastin, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition
Episode 26, Season 4
As National Nutrition Month® wraps up this week, Dr. Sandra Bastin returns to Talking FACS to discuss the ways to use the Nutrition Facts Label to your advantage. The Nutrition Facts Label is found on most packaged foods by federal law and what is included on the label has recently been updated to make the information more useful for consumers.
 
For more information:
Nutrition Facts Label
Interactive Nutrition Facts Label
 
Connect with FCS Extension:
Kentucky Extension Offices
UK FCS Website
FCS Facebook
FCS Instagram
 

Shot of Hope: Combating Vaccination Hesitancy

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 49, Season 3
While many Kentuckians have already received the full COVID-19 vaccination, there are still many who haven't gotten the shot in their arm.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares with Mindy McCulley tips for responding to some of the reasons that people give for their resistance to getting vaccinated.
To see the percentage of people in your county who have been vaccinated click the link below.  Once you have accessed the website, then click on the county of your choice and the relevant statistics will pop up.
Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard

Breaking the Mealtime Rut

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 47, Season 3
Are you tired of preparing and serving the same meals for your family over and over again?  If the answer is YES, then this episode of Talking FACS is for YOU!  Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares great tips for changing things up a bit to add a little pizzazz to your mealtime routines!  She provides suggestions for finding new recipes and ideas for making everyday family meals a celebration. 
For additional recipe ideas visit:
Plate it up! Kentucky Proud
Plan. Eat. Move. from the KY Nutrition Education Program

Enhancing Flavors with Oils and Vinegars

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 12, Season 3
Using oils and vinegars is a great way to enhance the flavor of food!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some favorite ways to bring out an entirely different flavor profile for some of your reliable recipes. 
Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars
Full episode transcript

#KentuckyLovesAg

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 7
 
Welcome to the final week  of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic has related to a theme that has been used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursday at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
 
Episode 5, Season 3
 
#KentuckyLovesAg
 
Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jackie Walters, Extension Specialist for Nutrition Education Program and Jann Knappage, Food Systems Specialist for Nutrition Education Program
 
Without the vast agriculture network in Kentucky, we would not be able to enjoy many of the resources on which we sometimes take for granted.  This week, Dr. Jackie Walters and Jann Knappage will share with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the benefits our agriculture industry provide for us, as well as focusing on ways that we can feed ourselves and our families through the Victory Garden Program.
 
Nutrition Education Program  Grow Your Own Garden Guide
Farmers Market Shopping Video
 
full episode transcript

#OperationKYSunshine

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 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.
#OperationKYSunshine
Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 2, Season 3
With all the quarantines and social distancing which have occurred this year, it is easy to understand why some people are experiencing loneliness.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Amy Kostelic and Dr. Alex Elswick to explore some of the effects that social isolation might have had on those in vulnerable populations or living in long term care situations.  In addition, they share health benefits of creative ways to engage others socially.
For additional information about this or any other topics we've shared, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service
Full episode transcript
 

Hosting A Family Olympics

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!
Full episode transcript

Your First Defense Against Illness: Proper Handwashing

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Special Edition Episode
When it's cold and flu season, your first defense against illness is proper handwashing.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Natalie Jones to discuss proper handwashing technique and ideal times for washing your hands. 
For additional information, visit your local extension office.
Proper Handwashing Video
 
Full episode transcript
 

Colorless, Odorless, and Tasteless: Radon

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Ellen Hahn, Professor and Director,  BREATHE (Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments)  Program University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Director of UK CARES (Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences)
Episode 31, Season 2
How much do you know about radon?  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Ellen Hahn to talk all about radon.  How radon gets into our homes, how radon can impact our health, how to get your home tested for radon and who to call to help you get rid of it, are all part of this important discussion.
For more information:
BREATHE|See Blue
Quick Facts about Radon
County Radon Data
 
Full episode transcript

Syringe Support Programs

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest:  Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 26, Season 2
More commonly known as Syringe Exchange programs, these are programs that support the safe access to syringes for those who use intravenous drugs.  Alex Elswick, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share that research shows that having safe access programs does not increase drug use in a community, but it does reduce the harm that can come to those who use.  Listen in to this episode of Talking FACS and learn about these programs and the impacts they can make in communities.
Full episode transcript

Family Health History

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 25, Season 2
Learning your family health history is important to your own health.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with our Family Health Specialist, Natalie Jones, to discuss why it is so important for you to know about the significant health events that have occurred in your family tree.  Listen in; then sit down with your family and talk about your health!
My Family Health Portrait
Full episode transcript

Good Samaritan Laws

 
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest:  Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 19, Season 2
On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Alex Elswick talk about Good Samaritan Laws.  These laws protect individuals who are merely trying to save another's life.  Listen in for a great description and to develop an understanding of what these laws entail.
Full episode transcript