Sarah Wood, State Nutrition Specialist for MU Extension, and Hannah Whitaker, Nutrition and Health Specialist, join Kaylie to discuss their partnership with the Midsouth Soybean Board to empower Missourians to add soy to their diet for some extra protein! Sarah and Hannah also debunk some common misconceptions about human consumption of soy and soybeans.

Check out the Norborne Soybean Festival: August 1-3

https://www.facebook.com/NorborneSoybeanFestival/

Resources:

Midsouth Soybean Board: https://www.themiraclebean.com/about/

Alpha Gal info: https://www.cdc.gov/alpha-gal-syndrome/about/index.html

Soy Recipes: https://www.bandblegacyfarms.com/soy-kitchen

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Contact Kaylie for more information

kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Sound Editor: Evan Holley, Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension

On this episode of the Truth or Trend Podcast, Liz Harrison, a Nutrition and Health Specialist from MU Extension, discusses the benefits of physical activity, regardless of whether you exercise for 10 minutes or an hour. If you feel like your activity doesn't count because it's not a 30 or 60-minute workout, we hope to change your mind!

If you are looking for a movement challenge this summer, check out MU Extension's 100 Miles, 100 Days Summer Challenge!

References & Resources:

Women may realize health benefits of regular exercise more than men | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf

MU Extension - Health and Human Sciences (facebook.com)

Missouri State Parks (mostateparks.com)

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Contact Kaylie for more information

kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Sound Editor: Evan Holley, Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension

While this may not be a trending topic, there are many health benefits to getting involved in your community! Kaylie chats with Rachel Brown, Community Health Specialist for MU Extension about their personal experiences of getting involved in the community. Rachel sheds light on how this can impact an individual's health and well-being. If you are already involved in the community and you're feeling burnt out this is a good episode for you!

Resources:

University of Minnesota: 5 Societal Issues that Can Benefit from Civic Engagement

Healthy People 2030: Civic Participation

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kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Sound Editor: Evan Holley

On this episode, Kaylie talks with Candace Rodman a Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension about focusing on functional fitness instead of heavy lifting as a form of exercise for the average person. They also discuss social media influences and different challenges that are trending and how to decide if it's something you should try for yourself or avoid.

Join a local Stay Strong, Stay Healthy class in-person or online here: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/stay-strong-stay-healthy

References and other trustworthy articles to learn more:

Pacheco, M. M., Teixeira, L. A., Franchini, E., & Takito, M. Y. (2013). Functional vs. Strength training in adults: specific needs define the best intervention. International journal of sports physical therapy, 8(1), 34–43.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3578432/

Article from Mayo Clinic - Functional fitness: Is it right for you?

https://diet.mayoclinic.org/us/blog/2021/functional-fitness-is-it-right-for-you/

Wagener, S., Hoppe, M. W., Hotfiel, T., Engelhardt, M., Javanmardi, S., Baumgart, C., & Freiwald, J. (2020). CrossFit® – Development, Benefits and Risks [CrossFit® – Entwicklung, Nutzen und Risiken]. Sportorthopa¨die-Sporttraumatologie, 36(3), 241–249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orthtr.2020.07.001

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7473349/

Feito, Y., Burrows, E. K., & Tabb, L. P. (2018). A 4-Year Analysis of the Incidence of Injuries Among CrossFit-Trained Participants. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 6(10), 2325967118803100. https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967118803100

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6201188/

Functional Fitness Exercises

https://blog.nasm.org/functional-training-compound-workouts

On this episode of the Truth or Trend podcast, Kaylie chats with Leslie Bertsch who is the State Specialist in Home Food Preservation for the University of Missouri Extension. Leslie shares the facts behind why it is so important to know how to can and preserve food safely at home.

*Since the recording of this podcast, Leslie Bertsch has left Extension. Contact your local Extension office for your food preservation questions. Find your local office here: https://extension.missouri.edu/counties

Reach out to Kaylie for questions or future episode ideas at kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Resources:

National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/#gsc.tab=0

USDA: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blogs/usdas-complete-guide-home-canning

Online Food Preservation Course: https://extension.missouri.edu/courses/food-preservation

MU Extension Food Preservation Resources and Newsletter: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/food-preservation

Ball Corporation: https://www.ballmasonjars.com/canning-preserving-guides.html

So Easy to Preserve book: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/so-easy-to-preserve

Trigger warning - this episode may contain sensitive content including discussion of intimate partner violence and relationship conflict

During this episode, Dr. Kale Monk, Associate Professor for the University of Missouri and State Specialist for Health and Human Sciences Extension, talks about the importance of relationships and how they affect our mental and physical health.

Resources mentioned:

• Relationship Maintenance: Theory, Process, and Context
  • https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/relationship-maintenance/9FB91CA57D02D4AFD8898E7B581C0F55
• John Gottman - The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
  • https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/
• https://myrelevate.com/
• ShowMe Healthy Relationships
  • https://m.cmpgn.page/hKLc39
  • https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeHealthyRelationships
• Find a therapist online
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
  • https://www.therapistlocator.net/

Contact Info:

Dr. Kale Monk

monkj@missouri.edu

Kaylie Walker

kayliewalker@missouri.edu

In this episode, Kaylie chats with Debbie Bennett, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist for MU Extension, about the coconut water health trend. We wanted to know if there were any health benefits to drinking coconut water versus regular water. Tune in to find out!

Fact Check:

• a medium banana has 422 mg of potassium and a 16.9 oz container of coconut water has 979 mg of potassium
• brown coconuts (or mature coconuts) do have some water inside
• the price of coconut water varies

References:

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. (2020, September 28). Everything You Need to Know about Tree Nut Allergy. https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tree-nut-allergy

Baum, J., & Rodibaugh, R. Coconut Oil and Coconut Water: Are Coconuts the New Superfood? University of Arkansas. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/PDF/FSFCS90.pdf

Cleveland Clinic. (2021, September 10). The Health Benefits of Coconut Water. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-health-benefits-of-coconut-water/

DiGiacinto, J., & Spritzler, F. (2023, February 14). 7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Water. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-water-benefits

Ferreira, M. (2023, May 16). Is coconut water good for you? Benefits and Nutrition. MedicalNewsToday. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318394

Vavrek, K. (2019, August 27). Is coconut water healthy? The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/blog/is-coconut-water-healthy

Wolfram, T. (2017, July 26). Coconut Water Is It What Its Cracked Up to Be. Eatright.org. https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/diet-trends/coconut-water-is-it-what-its-cracked-up-to-be

Zeratsky, K. (2023). What is coconut water and what’s behind the hype? Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/coconut-water/faq-20207812#:~:text=Coconut%20water%20is%20the%20clear,coconut%20water%20for%20its%20electrolytes.