Nutrition & Wellness

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

The Health Benefits of Chocolate! | BCSC -  February 25, 2025 |  1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Bureau County Senior Center

Diabetes Support Group - Monthly, 2nd Thursday | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center - Mendota, IL

***Note, that there is a room change for our Diabetes Support Group: Meet us at the Board Room! 

Sourdough Fermentation: Make & Take Starter Workshop - March 1, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Illinois Valley Community College - Oglesby, IL

Cooking the Mediterranean Way - March 11, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Cornerstone Community Wellness - Sheffield, IL

Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall & Putnam Resource Network - March 20, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | IVCIL - Spring Valley, IL

The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet  - March 20, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Tiskilwa Library - Tiskilwa, IL
 

Heart Healthy Soups, Stews & Slow Cookers Classes | Call your Local Farm Bureau office to register

Bureau County Farm Bureau | February 20, 2025 |  6:00 – 7:00 PM

Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau | February 24, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM  

 

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

Diabetes Life Lines

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

Feeding My Baby From Cradle to Table

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

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.