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JANUARY

21 Extension Office Closed

22 Homemaker Training

FEBRUARY

7 Alzheimer’s Program

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Amanda Hardy County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

New Year’s resolutions to good health

With the new year upon us, it’s not too late to start making resolutions for a healthier year. Not only is this something you can do for yourself, but you can include the whole family, too. There are a ton of fun resolutions that can really improve the health of every member of your family. Here are some ideas that might be helpful when coming up with resolutions.

Get active: Make a goal to walk or spend a certain amount of time outside to get the whole family moving. Being active is not only good for your health, but can improve your mood and energy overall, making you feel better.

Healthy eating: Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a difficult resolution. More cooking at home or including more fruits and vegetables at the dinner table can have a huge impact on your family’s overall health. Choose small goals for healthy eating that the whole family can agree on.

Reducing screen time: Make a goal with your kids to reduce the amount of time each night that they are in front of the television, a computer, or even their phone. Reducing screen time encourages them to get outside and play with friends and even spend more time together as a family.

Plan fun family activities: Plan a fun family activity once a month whether it be going ice skating or on a scenic hike together. Do something fun and active and get everyone involved in deciding what or where you should go. This gives you and the kids something fun to look forward to each month that you all get to do together.

Get more sleep: Sleep is a really important component of your day-to-day activities and can greatly affect the way you feel. Set a goal to go to bed at a certain time each night and try to stick to it. If you can get at least six to seven hours, you will really be able to see a difference in your work and your children will see a difference at school.

All of these ideas are simple ways to improve our health that we often don’t think about in our busy everyday schedule. New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be a chore, they can be something that the whole family looks forward to and enjoys doing together. Let’s all have a happy and healthy new year.

Source: Janet Mullins, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition; Hannah Ford-Hickey, Graduate Student

What is CBD Oil?

Let’s start by saying that CBD oil is not medical marijuana. CBD stands for cannabidiol and is derived from the hemp plant, which is in the same family as the marijuana plant.

Hemp and marijuana are both Cannabis Sativa L., but hemp has less than 0.3 percent THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the intoxicating chemical found in marijuana. CBD is one of more than a hundred components of marijuana.

However, by itself, CBD oil does not cause the psychoactive effects, or high, associated with marijuana.

In 2017, Kentucky passed legislation that made cannabidiol (CBD) legal in the state if it is derived from industrial hemp. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture licenses dozens of companies who extract CBD from industrial hemp as part of their Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program. Growers who participate in the program can grow industrial hemp and harvest any of the three components: grains/seeds, fiber, or floral material for CBD oil.

The grains and seeds can be processed and marketed as foods. Hemp seeds have a rich, nutty flavor. They are high in protein and a good source of polyunsaturated fat.

Hemp oil is made by pressing the seeds. It is known for being high in polyunsaturated fats as well as having a perfect balanced ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids of 3:1. The term hemp oil is often misused and misunderstood. It is not the same as CBD oil. Hemp oil can be used for cooking, moisturizers, soaps or lotions.

CBD oil can only be extracted from the flowering portion of the plant. It is marketed as a dietary supplement not a food. CBD oil contains less than 0.3 percent THC, the component responsible for the high in marijuana.

Numerous claims can be found on the internet touting the health and wellness benefits of CBD oil, especially as a treatment for some types of childhood epilepsy. It is also used by some to combat anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. Many of these claims are unfounded. More research is needed on the health benefits and recommended daily intake of CBD oil in humans. Consumers are advised to consult their physician before taking CBD oil and other dietary supplements.

More information on Kentucky’s Hemp Research Pilot Program can be found on the KY Department of Agriculture page, http://www.kyagr.com/marketing/hemp-pilot.html.

References: KY Department of Agriculture http://www.kyagr.com/marketing/hemp-pilot.html Harvard Health Publishing https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476 Hemp Industries Association https://thehia.org/HIAhemppressreleases/3346474

Source: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate

We continue to accept donations for Redbanks and the FCS Classroom at Henderson County High School.

Please bring items they can use to the Extension Office.

KEHA State Meeting 2019

Planning is underway for the 2019 KEHA State Meeting to be held May 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville. Lincoln Trail Area is host. Meeting sessions and activities will take place Tuesday-Thursday. The room block for reservations is now open. Info will be posted to the KEHA website (www.keha.org).

Happy Knitters—Every Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Education & Expo Center Conference Room

Diabetes Support Group—Will resume Third Thursday of each month beginning April 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Extension Office Meeting Room (this is a location change)

OTHER GROUPS & CLUBS

January Roll Call:

Name one goal you would like to accomplish this year.

January Thought for the Month:

“If you focus on what you left behind, YOU WILL NEVER SEE WHAT LIES AHEAD.”

-Ratatouille, Chef Gusteau

CLUBS

Leader Lesson Homemaker Training

January 22—February Lesson (The Ins and Outs of Downsizing Your Home) starts at 10 :30 a.m. March Lesson (Vegetarian 101: History, Health and Tips) starts at 12 noon. These lessons will be taught via video link.

Afternooners—January 16, 2019 meet at Mandrian

House at 11:30 a.m. Betty Woosley, Hostess.

Anthoston—No information.

Central—January 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Expo Project

Room–brown bag lunch.

Niagara—January 16, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Cash Creek

Baptist Church; Melissa Byrne, Lesson Leader; Kathy

Brooks, Hostess

Town & Country—January 21, 2019 at 6 p.m. in

Expo Kitchen. Kim Fowler, Lesson Leader; Kim

Fowler & Rita Pennington, Hostesses

The Extension Office will be closed

Monday, January 21, 2019

for Martin Luther King Holiday

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Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Ingredients: 2 pounds (4 cups) Brussels sprouts 6 slices turkey bacon 2 medium onions, diced 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (packed) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Yield: 8, 1/2 cup servings Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash Brussels sprouts and remove the outer leaves. Using a paring knife, score the core end of each sprout. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, boil sprouts 3-5 minutes or until just tender. In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Add the onions to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Melt butter in skillet. Add flour and stir until smooth. Using a whisk, slowly add chicken broth and milk. Stir until thick and smooth. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Add bacon and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Coat a 9-by-13 inch pan with non-stick spray. Place Brussels sprouts in pan and pour the gratin sauce over the top. Bake 25 minutes or until the top is lightly brown.

Nutritional Analysis: 170 calories, 6 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans-fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 11 g protein