Nutrition & Wellness

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Understanding core health and wellness topics are an important aspect of your family's overall well-being. From food safety to nutrition to chronic disease prevention and management, Illinois Extension is committed to helping families across the state and beyond live the best versions of their lives. Have questions not addressed in the topics listed below? Reach out to one of our educators to learn more. 

 

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Upcoming Programs

Keep the Kitchen Cool this Summer with Air Fryer Cooking | Ottawa - June 12, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Reddick Library - Ottawa, IL

Diabetes Support Group (Monthly, 2nd Thursday) - June 12, 2025  | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center - Mendota, IL 

Keep the Kitchen Cool this Summer with Air Fryer Cooking | Buda - June 20, 2025 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Mason Memorial Library - Buda, IL

Keep the Kitchen Cool this Summer with Air Fryer Cooking | Princeton - June 24, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Bureau County Senior Center - Princeton, IL

Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Peru - July 2, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Peru Public Library - Peru, IL

Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Sheridan - July 23, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm. | Robert Rowe Public Library - Sheridan, IL

Build Your Own Healthy Charcuterie “Summer” Board | Princeton - July 29, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Bureau County Senior Center - Princeton, IL

Recipes

Diabetes Friendly Recipes

Fiesta of Flavors  - Hispanic Recipes For People With Diabetes

Homemade Ranch Style Dressing with Fresh Dill

 

Resources

Walking Guide to Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Counties

Healthier LaSalle County

vegetables with blood sugar counter

Diabetes Life Lines

Explore resources, recipes, and available classes to help adults, youth, and their families manage diabetes.

baby eating food

Feeding My Baby From Cradle to Table

Find out how to safely transition babies toward solid foods, prepare homemade baby food, and more!

food that has been canned

Food Preservation Resources

Enjoy garden-fresh foods all year long by preserving at home. Canning methods have changed over the years to improve the safety of the foods we store.