The Mediterranean style of eating is gaining in popularity in the United States. This style of eating focuses on a holistic approach to incorporating healthy protein and healthy fats, eating more fruits and vegetables and whole grains; incorporating nuts and seeds; and consuming fewer added sugars. K-State Extension nutrition, food safety and health agent for Johnson County, Chelsea King, discusses the benefits of adapting this style of eating.
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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KâState 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 wellâbeing 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 KâState campus in Manhattan.