Oct 24, 2022
Food is one of the joys of the holidays. Unfortunately, holiday foods often contain lots of fats and sugar. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. K-State Research and Extension nutrition, food and health agent for the Southwind District, Clara Wicoff says fats and sugar can be reduced by focusing on the “star” ingredients – fruits and vegetables. She says recipes can be made healthier by making a few ingredient modifications or substitutions.
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.
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K‑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.