Newsletter. March KayDenniston Bourbon County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

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1 March 2018 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Newsletter BOURBON COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS Coopera ve Extension Service Bourbon County 603 Millersburg Rd Paris, KY (859) Fax: (859) bourbon.ca.uky.edu KayDenniston Bourbon County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

2 Lesson Training for April Tuesday, March 20th, 6:00 pm Couch Potato Have you decided it is me to get off the couch and get moving? Not sure how to do it? The lesson for April is a 12 week challenge based on the Na onal Heart, Lung and Blood Ins tutes walking plan. During this session you would learn about what it takes to get started with a walking/exercise plan. You will be encouraged to keep a log to help you stay on track and will receive weekly newsle er and ps to keep you moving. Liz Kingsland, Faye e County FCS Extension Agent will be teaching and managing this challenge. Come Join us on March 20th at 6:00 pm at the Bourbon County Extension Office to learn more! Save the Dates Check out the Hopewell Museum Exhibit Consider a monthly club mee ng at the Museum! February 28 March 1 March 2 March 20 March 20 March 20 March 24 March 26 March 29 April 13 April 13 April 19 April 24 May 1 June 3 Peter Rabbit St. Mary s and Bourbon Central Peter Rabbit N. Middletown & Bourbon Central Peter Rabbit Cane Ridge and Paris Elementary LESSON BALLOTS DUE Na onal Ag Day April Lesson Leader Training Couch Potato Pop Up Shop Woman s Hopewell Museum Basics of Cooking with Beef KY Beef Council Homemakers Council Mee ng Helping Hands Auc on Info Due Safety Day for all 4th Grade Students May Lesson Training Crea ng Family Tradi ons County Annual Mee ng County Couch Potato Challenge Speed Family Heritage Recipe Lecture & Book Signing Page 2

3 Be Health Aware! Key to Preventing Colon Cancer May Be in Your Gut March is colorectal cancer awareness month. It s a good time for us to raise awareness about the thirdmost common cancer in the United States and talk about possible ways to prevent it. Recently, scientists have begun to show that a healthy gut may play an important role in colorectal cancer prevention. Our digestive tract is home to around 100 trillion microbes from more than 100 species of bacteria. Many of these species are important for healthy human function. It is important to maintain a balance between good and bad bacteria in your digestive tract for optimal health. An unhealthy diet and weight gain can create more bad bacteria in your gut, which could potentially lead to health problems. Although, scientists do not completely understand the relationship between gut bacteria and colon cancer, they are finding that certain types of bacteria are more common in the digestive tracts of individuals with colon cancer compared to healthy adults. One of the most effective ways to maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria is through your diet. Diets high in red meat and fat while low in fiber, can increase your bad bacteria and your risk of colon cancer. Diets that are high in fiber, fruits and vegetables maintain more stable, healthy gut bacteria. These foods are also higher in vitamins and minerals that fight inflammation and help you maintain a healthy weight. Consuming prebiotic and probiotic foods may also aid in colon cancer prevention. Probiotics provide a natural supply of healthy bacteria when consumed and include foods such as yogurt, aged cheeses, kimchi and sauerkraut. Prebiotics provide nutrients to help healthy gut bacteria thrive, and they include whole grains, bananas, onions and asparagus. Easter Basket Twist This year for Easter why not try non-candy alternatives in your child s Easter basket. This is not saying not to give any candy at all just cut back quite a bit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the fifth highest obesity rate in the nation. An estimated 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 are obese. It begs the question, Do we really need all those candy filled eggs on Easter? Some children still have candy leftover from Valentine s Day, Christmas and even Halloween. Health officials and dietitians tell us that moderation is the key, and this applies to candy too. Easter baskets can be filled with special treats that are not sugar filled or coated with chocolate. Parents can choose gifts that promote the spirit of the holiday or follow a theme. How about a basket centered on cooking, painting, game night or physical activity? Whatever you choose, here are some alternatives to candy that kids will love. Both boys and girls will enjoy side walk chalk, play dough, stickers, bubbles, keychains, books and bath toys. Girls may prefer lip balm, pretty paper and pencils, jeweled pens, hair accessories and scented lotion. Boys may prefer toy cars, trading cards, Pokémon, Legos and action figures. But in the end, you know your child s interests. Fill their baskets with less candy and little more imagination this year. Source: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate for Food Safety and Preservation; University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Source: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, UK Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition County 4 H Speech Contest Volunteers needed Call the Extension Office Page 3

4 COOKING WITH BEEF Katelyn Hawkins Kentucky Beef Council will join us to share the following informa on: Judging quality when purchasing cuts of beef Best prepara on methods of cuts of beef Food safety considera ons Including lean beef as part of a healthy diet Complete list of classes with pictures at the Extension Office. Call or stop in for Registra on Packet. March 26, 2018 Bourbon County Extension Office 603 Millersburg Rd 6:00 pm Class a endance counts as Educa onal Requirement for Page 4

5 Share your love of Reading with Preschoolers! Bourbon County Preschool Head Start ( ) and Bourbon County Prep Academy Early Head Start ( ) are looking for community volunteers to read to Preschoolers. If you would be willing to spend a few minutes reading, both you and the children would benefit! Call today! Let Bourbon County Extension Homemakers help you look for that gold at the end of the rainbow! Page 5

6 Rela ves As Parents (RAP) is growing. For your convenience there are now 2 monthly RAP mee ngs. MORNING session meets 9:30 am, 4th Tuesday of each Month at Paris Library EVENING session meets 6:00 pm, 4th Wednesday of each month. at YMCA with light dinner and babysi ng provided. Free. $5.00 registra on fee per person. Lunch provided. Keynote Speaker + workshops. Free consulta on with an a orney available must request at me of registra on as space is limited. Registra on forms available at Extension Office Call now and register SOON! EATING Healthy Can Taste GOOD! Page 6

7 Bluegrass Area Fall Cra Camp Have a cra that you would like to teach? Complete the applica on below and share with your fellow Extension Homemakers! Have ques ons call Extension Office Page 7

8 AGENT S CORNER Kentucky weather!!! If you like variety, you like Kentucky. It has been a challenging year for many because of the weather. Do not forget to check on your neighbors and friends. From freezing temperatures to high waters, offer a lending hand to those around you. Wow! So much informa on in this newsle er! I apologize for the overload of informa on in this newsle er but it is a BUSY me of year. Extension Homemakers are working toward ending the year at the same me that the planning for the year is beginning. Busy people get it done and the Homemakers are busy people. Please remember to complete your lesson ballot and get it back to the office by March 20th. Your voice is needed whether you are a club member or a mailbox member. March is Nutri on Month and that informa on is currently being shared with the kindergarten students throughout the county. Keep that message in the forefront while planning your meals as well. Try something new and healthy,whether it be a vegetable, fruit, recipe or ac vity that promotes your be er health. Bourbon County Extension Homemakers need to be healthy to keep up the great teamwork! Kay Denniston Together Bourbon County Extension Homemakers are making a difference! Message from President Bourbon County Homemakers has been part of my life since 1972, when I helped form the Lazy Daisy club. It is hard for me to imagine that 46 years have passed by so quickly and without notice! I have held every office, some twice, and have enjoyed every minute but more importantly, it has enriched my daily life in so many wonderful ways. As your president for the last two years, it has been my honor to work with our fabulous FCS agent, Kay Denniston, and I know our incoming president, Bette Edwards, will be a shining star. Our annual meeting is coming up in April and I hope that many, many of you will attend. Please think on what you or your club can contribute to our lively auction this year, as all proceeds go to our scholarship fund. Keep those volunteer hours!! Ann Davis McClain Bourbon County Extension Homemakers President Page 8 SNAP ED AND BACKPACK CORNER Happy Na onal Nutri on Month! Looking to make some changes to your diet? Start with small changes to make healthier choices you can enjoy. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Focus on whole fruits. Choose whole fruits fresh, frozen, dried, or canned in 100% juice. Enjoy fruit with meals, as snacks, or as a dessert. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Vary your veggies. Try adding fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables to salads, sides and main dishes. Choose a variety of colorful veggies prepared in healthful ways: steamed, sautéed, roasted, or raw. Make half your grains whole grains. Look for whole grains listed first on the ingredients list try oatmeal, popcorn, whole grain bread, and brown rice. Limit grain desserts and snacks, such as cakes, cookies, and pastries. Move to low fat or fat free milk or yogurt to cut back on saturated fat. Replace sour cream, cream, and regular cheese with low fat yogurt, milk, and cheese. Vary your protein rou ne. Mix up your protein foods to include seafood, beans and peas, unsalted nuts and seeds, eggs, and lean meats and poultry. Try main dished made with beans and seafood, like tuna salad or bean chili. Visit choosemyplate.gov to learn more ^tvç j Äxç SNAP Ed Assistant

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