Walk KS is in Full Swing
While I don’t have the final count of teams and individuals who have registered for our 2022 Walk KS program, I can tell you there is excitement in the air! Every spring for the past 20+ years this signature program of K-State Research and Extension encourages participants to get out and exercise.
A Walk KS celebration will be held in late May in both Great Bend and Hays. The celebration in Great Bend is set for Wednesday, May 25th, at noon, at Jack Kilby Square. A box lunch for Walk KS participants will be available a no charge if you call ahead to register. A Walk KS celebration at the Hays office is set for Thursday, May 26th at noon at the Extension office meeting room, 601 Main.
The educational program, “Make a Med DASH to a Healthy Heart” will be presented by Donna at noon. A light meal will be served to those who have registered ahead of time. Door prizes will be included at both celebrations. Call our offices by Friday, May 20th to sign up for either location!
Food Prep When the Power Goes Out
Med Dash to a Healthy Heart
Med Dash to a Healthy Heart
Med Dash to a Healthy Heart
Med Dash to a Healthy Heart
Spring is here which brings warmer weather as well as severe weather. If you lose power, handling food can be tricky. If you don’t have a generator, then consider these options to prepare food without power from University
of Minnesota Extension. Keep a food thermometer handy. Remember these three temperatures when cooking meats: 145° for steaks, roasts, chops; 160°F for ground meat; and 165°F for all poultry. If you have limited fuel for cooking, choose quick-cooking foods to reserve fuel. Prepare one meal at a time so there are no leftovers. Don’t leave food sit at room temperature or in warm environments for more than two hours as this can lead to bacterial growth.
There are options to cook food. A fireplace is handy, but do not use charcoal in a fireplace as it can emit carbon monoxide. Get outdoors and use a camp stove, charcoal grill, or gas grill. Stock up on foods that do not require any cooking or refrigeration. Examples include peanut butter, canned meats, whole grain chips or crackers, fresh fruit, canned fruit, dried fruit, and many others. Don’t forget your pets! They also need nourishment in an emergency.
Handwashing is still important! Use bottled water and soap if running water is not available. Use disposable utensils and plates for easy clean up. Heat water on the outdoor grill to wash other items.
For more articles from our KSRE Rapid Response Center go to: On the Web at www.rrc.ksu.edu Click on the You Asked It Newsletter link for April.