FCS3-595: Recommended Food Storage Times

Sandra Bastin, Annhall Norris | October 7, 2020 (Major Revision)

Americans spend, on average, around 6% of their budgets on food. Knowing how to safely store foods will help you protect your investment with high quality results. Properly storing food gives you better nutrient retention, reduces waste, decreases risk of foodborne illness, and ensures fresher, better tasting food. Food held beyond the recommended storage time may still be safe, but the quality may have started to deteriorate.

NEP-226: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Kale

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | September 15, 2020 (New)

In recent years, kale has been a "super food" because of the ways it can benefit our health. Kale contains many vitamins like A, K and C. It promotes heart health and can help prevent cancer. Kale is a cool-season crop and may be among the first vegetables you harvest from your garden.

NEP-225: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Broccoli

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | September 15, 2020 (New)

Broccoli is a cool-season plant in the same family as cabbage and cauliflower. It, and others in the same family, is known as a cole crop. Broccoli can be grown in both the fall and the spring and can be eaten many ways.

NEP-224: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Tomatoes

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | August 19, 2020 (New)

Tomatoes are a popular summer crop that many consider to be a basic part of the home garden. However, growing tomatoes can require more labor compared to other vegetables, but the results can be very rewarding.

NEP-223: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Collards

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | August 19, 2020 (New)

Collards (or collard greens) are quick and easy to grow. They can be planted in early spring and can withstand frosty weather. They can also be planted later in the summer to mature in the fall after weather becomes cooler.

NEP-222: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Summer Squash

Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | August 19, 2020 (New)

Summer squash is a low-growing, bush-type squash. Examples are yellow (straight and crookneck), scalloped, and zucchini. They are fast growing and well-liked garden crops.

FCS8-120: Understanding the Basics of Cancer

Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | July 23, 2020 (New)

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. each year. Kentucky faces the highest cancer occurrence and death rates in the United States. Fortunately, through prevention and treatments those numbers can be reduced.

FCS8-122: Caring for Someone with Cancer

Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | July 23, 2020 (New)

As a cancer patient's needs change with the course of the disease and/or treatment, a primary cancer caregiver may wear many hats. They may serve as a companion, home health aide, chauffer, chef, housekeeper, financial manager or appointment maker. This publication will help caregivers prepare for the evolving emotional and physical demands of cancer caregiving and highlight ways to take care of oneself.

FCS8-124: Taking Care of Your Mental Health during Cancer

Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | July 23, 2020 (New)

A cancer diagnosis can be a source of considerable emotional stress on both you and your loved ones. You may experience feelings of depression, anxiety and fear after a cancer diagnosis. This article discusses normal reactions to a cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as signs that you might have a mental health concern.

FCS8-123: Managing Nutrition during Cancer

Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Katie Lewis, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | July 23, 2020 (New)

Nutrition status affects cancer outcomes, tolerance to treatment, and quality of life. Cancer treatment can increase calorie, protein, vitamin, and mineral needs, but at the same time cause side effects that make obtaining adequate nutrition difficult. This article offers healthy ways to maintain body weight and muscle mass, including a recipe for a nutritional wellness shake.