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In this episode, we’re laying the groundwork for understanding nutrition in a way that’s both practical and empowering. Culinary medicine isn’t about trendy diets or perfection.. it’s about understanding how the foods we eat directly support how our bodies function every single day. Whether you’re cooking for a family, making changes foryour own health, or simply wanting to better understand the “...

Extension might be one of the best-kept secrets in ourcommunity — and it shouldn’t be!   In this welcome-back message of The Homefront, Chelsey Rash shares what Texas A&M AgriLife Extension really is, what Family & Community Health focuses on, and how you can use Extension as a trusted, research-based resource for your home and family.   We’re talking practical education, real-life applica...

Canning is a great way to store your own food with your own favorite flavors and recipes! Before you start canning, make sure that you realize the knowledge, time, and equipment necessary for the canning process.  . .   Music Credit: Home By Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Canning is a great way to store your own food with your own favorite flavors and recipes! Before you start canning, make sure that you realize the knowledge, time, and equipment necessary for the canning process.  . . Music Credit: Home By Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

The average garden yields over $600 of produce in just one year. Yet, less than 30% of U.S. households take advantage of growing their own vegetables and other foods. Join us for a full breakdown of planning your garden, selecting containers and planting tips!! Music Credit: Home By Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

There’s no surprise that the cost of food is on the rise and it's becoming an issue that no one is exempt from anymore. This brings up the age old question - is cooking at home more expensive? NO!! Let's breakdown tips and tricks in the grocery planning stage, at the store, and managing our food storage at home to get the most out of the groceries we spent money on!  Music Credit: Home By Edw...

Somewhere between 75% and 90% of your diagnosis depends on what you tell your doctor during the visit. Getting the best healthcare experience actually starts the moment you CALL to make the appointment! Since the pandemic we are seeing less symptom management at home and a significant increase in medial visits, so let's make sure we know how to make those appointments as efficient as possible! Sel...

I use to cringe at the thought of a New Year's resolution; they're so clique, no one keeps them so why even bother! The ritual of it all doesn't ever seem to go away, so what gives! Join us a we dig into the history of the tradition and trigger new behaviors with my favorite new approach to goal setting!! Music Credit:  Home By Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros 

Welcome to The Homefront! Get to know your host, Chelsey Rash and her path to becoming a County Extension Agent for Family & Community Health. This season we will offer a wide range of relative information from tips and tricks around the house, hot topics in health, what you didn't know about food safety and so much more, we would honestly exceed the word limit. Trust us, you'll want to stick...