A program that helps reduce food insecurity and encourage low-income Kansans to purchase and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables from farmer’s markets and local grocery stores topped 1-point-1 million dollars last year. Erin Bishop, manager of the Double Up Food Bucks program coordinated through K-State Research and Extension, and Extension nutrition and wellness specialist, Priscilla Brenes (bren-us), explain how the program benefits food assistance recipients and local economies.Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more.Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to [email protected]‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dec 14, 202414 min

Ep 506KDNS News - 12/13/2024

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Dec 9, 20245 min

Sound Living: Focus on Building Holiday Memories - 12/7/2024

Christmas, while officially just a one day holiday, often becomes much longer, especially if you have travel to be with friends and relatives. Christmas is an exciting time for children as well as an opportunity for adults to help them learn about family traditions, understand the importance of giving and receiving gifts, and reassure them that this mythical Santa will find them no matter where they are Christmas Day. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles discusses how Christmas brings families together and helps build memories that will last a lifetime.

Dec 7, 202414 min

Ep 503KDNS News - 12/6/2024

KDNS News - 12/6/2024

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KDNS News - 12/2/2024

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Sound Living - Holiday Stress Can Help Build Resilience - 11/30/2024

Family gatherings sometimes take the joy out of the holidays. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Health Kansas State University, says that family get-togethers often become exercises in patience, particularly when family members have differing opinions on various topics. However, at this time of the year, she says there’s reason to hope which can help us develop resilience and even resistance to future adverse events in our lives. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more.

Nov 30, 202414 min

Ep 498KDNS News - 11/27/2024

KDNS News - 11/27/2024

Nov 27, 20244 min

Sound Living - The Science of Making Holiday Candy - 11/23/2024

For many, the holidays aren’t the holidays without homemade fudge and peanut brittle. However, making those holiday treats can be challenging. A Kansas State University food scientist says that’s because making candy is a science. Karen Blakeslee says the ingredients, temperature and even humidity can impact how well fudge and peanut brittle turn out. She discusses the steps involved in making old-fashioned holiday candy. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more.

Nov 23, 202414 min

Ep 497KDNS News - 11/22/2024

KDNS News - 11/22/2024

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KDNS News - 11/18/2024

Nov 18, 202420 min

Sound Living - Comfort Food & The Holidays - 11/16/2024

As we get deeper into fall and winter, the foods we eat and crave are often comfort foods, such as soups, stews and casseroles. While a little comfort food is known to improve or sustain our mood in the short term, eating too many foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt can increase the risk for health problems over time. It’s also the holiday season, a time to celebrate with friends, family and lots of food. Unfortunately, this often results in a few extra pounds heading into spring. However, Sara Sawer, a registered dietitian and K-State Research and Extension nutrition, health and wellness agent for Sedgwick County, says we can modify some recipes to make comfort foods healthier and there are things we can do to help avoid holiday weight gain. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more.

Nov 16, 202414 min