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How to Get a Whole Lot More...Whole Grains

May 6, 2014

“What’s this whole thing about eating whole grains? At least half of my grains need to be whole grains?! Geez – how am I going to cram that much into my diet when I don’t have that much money to spend on food anyway?! All this healthy stuff is too expensive…I give up…” If that sounds like...

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Budget Shopping at the Farmers’ Market

May 6, 2014

Every year, Illinoisans all over the state take advantage of farmers' markets for local, fresh, in-season produce. In fact, Illinois is ranked #3 in the nation for having the highest number of farmers' markets. Farmers' markets are a great place to enjoy the outdoors while shopping for good deals...

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Health: The Perfect Mother's Day Gift!

May 4, 2014

Mothers tend to take better care of others than they do of themselves in some cases, but there is one way to help all mothers this M

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Recipe Rescue: Loaded Baked Potato Casserole!

May 1, 2014

Leia- I have a recipe that everyone in our family LOVES - but it has to be the most fattening dish ever invented. Is there anything you can do with it to make it healthier? It is yummy, and there's never a smidge left over. However, I'd rather not kill everyone in the family by bringing it to...

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Making the most of your farmers' market visit

April 22, 2014

Farmers market season is almost upon us, a sure sign that spring is finally here. After a seemingly endless winter, many are ready to get outside and browse the stalls filled with colorful, fresh produce.And if you don't already frequent farmers markets, you might want to consider a trip. But why?...

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Mission: Eat Outdoors

April 21, 2014

Today's post was written by Caitlin Huth. Caitlin Huth, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and Nutrition & Wellness Educator serving DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties. She teaches nutrition- and food-based lessons around heart health, food safety, diabetes, and others. In all classes, she...

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Nutrition Facts label to change, but will it change our eating habits?

April 8, 2014

As you may have heard, the Nutrition Facts panel is about to undergo renovations. Seems like the same old story. Just when you've gotten used to something, it up and changes. But change isn't always bad, and we need it in order to move forward. To get a better idea of whether this one is good or...

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It's Hunting Season!

April 7, 2014

Images courtesy of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Illinois official spring hunting season is here. No, I am not talking about wild turkey

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EGGS—actly Right!

April 1, 2014

Eggs! The wonderful protein –cheap, easy to prepare and versatile! You can poach, boil, coddle, bake or fry them. Fold them into an omelet or bake them in a casserole. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack, eggs are a perfect addition to anyone's diet. Why not eggs? Here are some tips/facts about...

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Probiotics for Better Health

March 28, 2014

Pro= “supporting”…biotics= “life” Where do probiotics come from? The World Health Organization calls probiotics the “live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” Probiotics are found in...

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