Truth or Trend Podcast

Episode 5: Health Benefits of Community Engagement

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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Contact Kaylie for more information
kayliewalker@missouri.edu 
 
Sound Editor: Evan Holley
 

Episode 4: Fitness Trends

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
 

Episode 3: Is canning food at home safe?

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 

Episode 2: How do relationships affect our health?

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 onlinehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
https://www.therapistlocator.net/ 
Contact Info:
Dr. Kale Monk
monkj@missouri.edu 
Kaylie Walker
kayliewalker@missouri.edu
 
 
 

Episode 1: Is coconut water healthy?

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.