FCS3-579: Home Canning Jams, Jellies and Other Soft Spreads

Sandra Bastin, Debbie Clouthier | Jan. 23, 2017 (Reviewed)

Home canning jams, jellies, and other soft spreads is fun and satisfying. Soft spreads all contain four main ingredients (fruit, sugar, pectin, and acid), and they differ only in their consistency. The formation of a gel depends on the right amount of each of the main ingredients. If you understand the science of gelling, all your soft spreads will be a success.

---

FCS3-593: Weighing in on Sleep

Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Dec. 20, 2016 (New)

A good night's sleep is as important as physical activity or healthy eating to maintain a healthy weight and optimum well-being. Sleep allows us to relax, restore, and revitalize our bodies and minds every night.

---

PR-721: 2016 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Doug Archbold, Ric Bessin, Jessica Bessin, Ty Cato, Steve Diver, June Johnston, Dave Lowry, Patty Lucas, Sean Lynch, Shubin Saha, Alexis Sheffield, Pam Sigler, Chris Smigell, John Snyder, John Strang, Ginny Travis, Joseph Tucker, John Walsh, Neil Wilson, Dwight Wolfe | Dec. 13, 2016 (New)

Fruit and vegetable production continues to show sustained growth in Kentucky. As the industry grows around a diverse collection of marketing tactics (wholesale, farmers markets, CSAs, and direct to restaurants) as well as various production systems, there continues to be a need for applied practical information to support the industry.

---

FCS3-535: Why We Eat What We Eat

Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Oct. 28, 2016 (Reviewed)

Many people eat for reasons other than hunger, which is a primary reason American waistlines are growing larger. To successfully manage our weight we must develop a healthy relationship with food.

---

FCS3-526: Build Your Strength

Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Oct. 28, 2016 (Reviewed)

This publication gives information about exercise and strength training. Research suggests that adding moderate physical activity to your lifestyle may be the single most important thing you can do to feel better and decrease your risk of disease.

---

FCS3-536: Bodies in Motion

Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Oct. 28, 2016 (Reviewed)

Americans are eating more calories and burning fewer calories.Adding more physical activity to your day will help you burn more calories and improve your health.

---

FCS3-534: Design Your Plan

Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Oct. 28, 2016 (Reviewed)

Learning to manage your weight is a very personal journey. This factsheet explains how you can increase your chances of success.

---

FCS3-537: Feeling Good About Food

Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Oct. 28, 2016 (Reviewed)

How can we get more healthful attitudes about food and activity? This fact sheet reviews current research on eating behavior in the U.S.

---

FCS5-464: Downsizing Your Home: A Guide for Older Adults

Jennifer Hunter, Kristyn Jackson | Jul. 20, 2016 (New)

Downsizing to a smaller home has become a recent trend. Older adults in particular can benefit from such a move. Smaller homes typically require less maintenance and can result in significant savings for the homeowner because of lower utility bills, property taxes, and insurance. This publication will help you make decisions and plans for downsizing.

---

FCS5-463: Investigating Your Health Insurance Options

Jennifer Hunter, Kristyn Jackson, Nicole Peritore | Dec. 10, 2015 (New)

Identifying healthcare wants and needs for you and your family is an important first step to finding a healthcare plan that will provide adequate healthcare coverage at a sufficient price. This publication will help you determine a health care plan that will best suit your needs.