Have you seen or heard of ice baths and wondered if this is just a health trend or if there is good reasoning behind it? Melissa Cotton, Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension wondered the same thing and did the research so you don't have to! Melissa shares all about cold immersion therapy including the health benefits and potential risks. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to decide if this is something you are willing to try for yourself.

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kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Sound Editor: Evan Holley, Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension

References:

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/6-cold-shower-benefits-consider

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-18545-8_16

https://repository.rcsi.com/articles/journal_contribution/Cryotherapy_and_cold_water_immersion_a_deep_dive/23987661

https://academic.oup.com/bmb/article-abstract/146/1/43/7160593

https://journals.lww.com/annalsofsurgery/abstract/2023/02000/the_effect_of_cryotherapy_application_on.32.aspx

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-023-01385-z

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Steve Ball, a Professor at the University of Missouri and our State Fitness Specialist for MU Extension. Steve tells me all about his experience with body composition research and shared some really interesting stories! You won't want to miss this episode!

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kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Sound Editor: Evan Holley, Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension

Sarah Wood, State Nutrition Specialist for MU Extension, and Hannah Whitaker, Nutrition and Health Specialist, join Kaylie to discuss their partnership with the Midsouth Soybean Board to empower Missourians to add soy to their diet for some extra protein! Sarah and Hannah also debunk some common misconceptions about human consumption of soy and soybeans.

Check out the Norborne Soybean Festival: August 1-3

https://www.facebook.com/NorborneSoybeanFestival/

Resources:

Midsouth Soybean Board: https://www.themiraclebean.com/about/

Alpha Gal info: https://www.cdc.gov/alpha-gal-syndrome/about/index.html

Soy Recipes: https://www.bandblegacyfarms.com/soy-kitchen

Submit Episode Ideas Here!

Contact Kaylie for more information

kayliewalker@missouri.edu

Sound Editor: Evan Holley, Nutrition and Health Specialist for MU Extension