Talking FACS

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Talking FACS episodes

  • Dealing with Relationship Conflict
    Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
    Episode 42
    Building strong relationships is tough.  Conflict can be a stumbling block to building a healthy relationship.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss ways to deal with conflict in a relationship in a healthy way that will strengthen the bonds.
    Full episode transcript
    14 min
  • The Science Behind the Keto Diet

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

    Episode 41

    Have you heard of the Keto Diet?  If you have spent any time on social media, you've probably seen lots of posts referencing this diet; but, do you really understand how it works and the processes your body is going through when you follow this type of diet?  Listen in to this episode of Talking FACS as Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explore the science behind the Ketogenic Diet.

    Full Episode Transcript

    17 min
  • The Science Behind the Keto Diet
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
    Episode 41
    Have you heard of the Keto Diet?  If you have spent any time on social media, you've probably seen lots of posts referencing this diet; but, do you really understand how it works and the processes your body is going through when you follow this type of diet?  Listen in to this episode of Talking FACS as Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explore the science behind the Ketogenic Diet.
    Full Episode Transcript
    17 min
  • Sweet Enough without all that Sugar

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

    Episode 40

    Sugar is everywhere!  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf delve into the low down on sugar.  They talk about sugar's role in our bodies, as well as how consuming too much can lead to serious health conditions.  They wrap up their discussion with realistic ways to reduce sugar in the diet.

    Publication: Sweet Enough without all that Sugar

    Full episode transcript

    17 min
  • Sweet Enough without all that Sugar
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
    Episode 40
    Sugar is everywhere!  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf delve into the low down on sugar.  They talk about sugar's role in our bodies, as well as how consuming too much can lead to serious health conditions.  They wrap up their discussion with realistic ways to reduce sugar in the diet.
    Publication: Sweet Enough without all that Sugar
    Full episode transcript
    17 min
  • Probiotics and More

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

    Episode 39

    Probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, oh my! In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Hunter and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf are talking about the bacteria in your gut! Listen for an informed discussion about the gut bacteria and its impact on your overall health.

    All the terms mentioned in this discussion can be found in the full episode transcript.

    11 min
  • Probiotics and More
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
    Episode 39
    Probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, oh my! In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Hunter and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf are talking about the bacteria in your gut! Listen for an informed discussion about the gut bacteria and its impact on your overall health.
    All the terms mentioned in this discussion can be found in the full episode transcript.
    11 min
  • The Gluten Free Diet

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

    Episode 38

    Some people think that going "Gluten Free" may help them become healthier.  But do you really know what gluten is?  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the truths and misconceptions about gluten and the role that it plays in a healthy diet.

    The Gluten Free Choice

    Full episode transcript

    16 min
  • The Gluten Free Diet
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
    Episode 38
    Some people think that going "Gluten Free" may help them become healthier.  But do you really know what gluten is?  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the truths and misconceptions about gluten and the role that it plays in a healthy diet.
    The Gluten Free Choice
    Full episode transcript
    16 min
  • Making your Fitness App Work for you!

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

    Episode 37

    With more than 320K fitness apps currently available for download, selecting the best app for you can be a bit daunting.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Natalie Jones to discuss the key components of fitness apps that can make your fitness journey successful. 

    Download the FitBlueKY app from the app store on your device.

     

    Full episode transcript

    13 min

About Talking FACS

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Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program.