DASH, Mediterranean and now the MIND Diet! A new diet, known as the MIND diet, could significantly lower a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a paper published in March in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. The MIND diet...

It's food preservation season!  With all the work it takes to preserve garden foods, make sure you are off to successful canning season; get your pressure canner gauge tested. Reason for testing; pressure canning is for low-acid foods. Low-acid foods include...

Healthy Soup for a Strong Heart We are in the month of February, and that means American Heart Month! The message is to take extra care of our heart this month! One suggestion is to become more aware of sodium for better heart...

Hello everyone! It is that special time of year, where love fills the air…Valentine's Day is here. Try this inventive sweet idea for someone special in your life. Serve homemade crepes with a favorite topping. Use low-fat dairy to decrease saturated fat in your diet. Adding fruit...

February is American Heart Health Month.  Join our class, Meals for a Healthy Heart and learn about Triglycerides Locally, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality. Within Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties, 17% of residents, 65+...

Hearts can be seen everywhere in February. We celebrate Valentine's Day and American Heart Health Month. Together, the two celebrations are quite different, but both surround the heart! How can we be more heart healthy and eat chocolate? Can the two be paired together? Chocolate can fit within a...

Get active! Being active helps those living with Type 2 Diabetes. The goal is 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes for youth five days a week. Breaking activity down into 10-minute increments may be easier for some, try (3) 10 minutes sessions. A complete activity routine includes activity,...

Have you noticed artichokes in the produce section at the store? Well, most artichokes come from California and they are in season in July. Artichokes are the official vegetable of California and a member of the thistle family. The part we eat, the artichoke heart, is the bud of the plant. With...

Remember, when you shop at a farmers market, you are purchasing what is in season right here in the Midwest. Buying in season provides peak seasonal freshness and quality that says "summer". Buy for snacks and meals or delicious home preserved foods. Plan to visit your local farmers market weekly...

Summertime Salads Summertime salads go perfectly with grilling. They can be an appetizer, side dish or main entrée. Enjoy purchasing fruits and vegetables a local Farmers Markets and capture the season on your plate! Use this basic salad formula, adding your choice of favorite...