Charlotte Cervantes, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Food Scientist, assistant professor, and program director at SEMO, joins Show Me Today to highlight the nutritional benefits of incorporating beef into a balanced diet, particularly during the holiday season when indulgent meals are common.

Lean cuts of beef are an excellent source of high-quality protein, essential vitamins like B12, and minerals such as iron and zinc, which support energy levels and immune health. Cervantes also discussed strategies for maintaining a healthy diet and some great ideas from mobeef.org to serve over the holidays.

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Arnold Republican Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman seeks to ban schools from the Missouri State High School Activities Association if they allow students over age 18 to use performance-enhancing drugs, specifically testosterone.

Coleman also tells Anthony Morabith that she wants to impose stricter regulations on minors’ access to lewd materials.

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A Missouri lawmaker says the state should not decide which prisoners live or die for their crimes.

Alisa Nelson talks to St. Louis Representative Jim Murphy, who is proposing to end the death penalty because he says one life taken is one too many.

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Covenant Grace Church in Columbia will host a Blue Christmas service on December 21 at 6 p.m.

What is a Blue Christmas service? Pastor Jason and Courtney Groce tell Anthony Morabith that it’s a ministry for those navigating the complexities of grief this holiday season.

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State geologists are rock stars more than ever because of the demand for special minerals and elements now used in technology. Missouri has a new Rock Lab and research projects that will create more jobs in Missouri, according to State Geologist Carey Bridges.

She explains her job and her department to Ashley Byrd.

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Senator-elect Mike Henderson has pre-filed a bill that would financially punish offenders who leave kids orphaned after killing their parents in a Missouri drunk driving crash.

The Republican from eastern Missouri’s Desloge tells Anthony Morabith that the bill is necessary because of the number of people driving without insurance.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe illness, especially in infants, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Joining Show Me Today is Dr. Laura Morris with MU Heath, who is speaking on behalf of the Missouri Immunization Coalition to provide insight on the safety, effectiveness, and availability of RSV vaccines, particularly for high-risk groups like pregnant women, older adults, and young children.

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