FCS8-121: Interacting with Someone with Cancer

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

Talking to someone with cancer often creates fears of saying something inappropriate or making the person upset. As a result, many people talk in whispers or opt to say nothing at all. This publication will provide tips on ways to communicate and interact with someone living with cancer.

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.

FCS8-120: 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.

FCS8-123: 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.

FCS3-630: Savor the Flavor: Seasoning with Spices

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | June 3, 2019 (New)

Making foods flavorful is just one of the many benefits of using spices in the kitchen. Adding salt to a dish can be the first thing that comes to mind to add flavor when something is bland, but using spices during cooking may be a more healthful choice.

FCS3-629: Savor the Flavor: Building Flavors with Herbs

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | May 16, 2019 (New)

Herbs are usually what give many of our most loved foods their characteristic taste, like the boldness of a pasta sauce or the depth of a savory soup or stew. Generally, these ingredients add to the dish by providing a new dimension of flavor. Learning to use these allow us to transform meals prepared at home into even more flavorful and robust dishes.

FCS3-628: Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | April 18, 2019 (New)

Oils and vinegars are perfect for adding great flavor and health benefits to any dish. There are many different types of oils and vinegars to cook with that can be both flavorful and healthy. Oils are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties. Vinegars have been used for centuries for their "healing" properties because of the antioxidants that they contain as well. Knowing what types to use for different dishes is the best way to get started in adding more flavor to your meals.

FCS3-627: Sensational Salads

Jennifer Bridge, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | March 21, 2019 (New)

Salads have been a mainstay in meal planning for years as they add color, texture, and freshness. Salads are also a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables and other healthy foods into meals. While a basic garden salad is still a good choice, creative dishes have been introduced, moving salads into something more than a side dish.

FCS3-620: Talking Turkey: Dinner is Served

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris | December 20, 2018 (New)

There are several ways to cook your turkey. One way is not necessarily better than the other. It depends on your preference. Traditionally, turkeys are baked in the oven. They can be baked in a roasting pan or an oven safe plastic bag. They can be cooked in a roaster oven, deep fried, or even cooked in the microwave.

FCS3-619: Talking Turkey: Prep and Safety

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | December 19, 2018 (New)

For many, Thanksgiving dinner is the largest meal prepared all year. So much time and effort go into planning the meal. There are decorations, place settings, the side dishes, the guest list, and the turkey! It's easy to see how one could feel overwhelmed with preparing the turkey with so many other things to think about.