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.
Considering taking the Certified Food Protection Manager Course and Exam, learning more about heart-healthy eating, managing diabetes, providing some worksite wellness classes in your local business, school foodservice trainings, bringing in nutrition or food safety education into a high school classroom, or curious how long to keep food, can, freeze or dry food, and safely store it? Contact Lisa Peterson, Nutrition & Wellness Educator, about upcoming programs, scheduling programs, and any nutrition or food safety-related questions or check out a non-exhaustive list of potential program offerings.
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing
Dial pressure canner gauges need to be tested once a year. Over time, a dial gauge’s calibration can become inaccurate and show an incorrect pressure. If the pressure is even slightly lower than recommended, the internal temperature of the food will not be high enough to kill all the bacteria, and harmful toxins can build up and cause illness or death.
To get your pressure canner dial gauge tested, drop off your lid with a name and phone number at the Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, or Montgomery County Extension office. Once the lid is tested, you will be contacted about the results and for pick up. Testing is offered at no cost.
Dash of Wellness
Follow @DashofWellness on Instagram for easy step-by-step photo recipes focused around diabetes, heart healthy, and/or celiac-friendly recipes! Find University of Illinois Extension classic recipes as well as new ones the Nutrition & Wellness team has developed!
Around the Table
Stop by our table on Instagram @family.finances.food for practical, research-based information for your family from University of Illinois Family and Consumer Science Extension Educators.
Around the Table also has a facebook page! Sit around our table with University of Illinois Extension educators as we share our best tips for raising kids, eating healthier, and spending smart.
Recipes come directly from the Instagram page @dashofwellness
Breakfast
Better for you Breakfast Casserole
Cauliflower Biscuits and Gravy
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal
Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks
Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Peppers
Main Entrees
Summer Squash & Tomato Stir-Fry
Spinach Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
Soups
Gluten-Free White Chicken Chili
Side Dishes & Salads
Diabetes-Friendly Dill Potato Salad
Fresh Kale and Vegetable Salad
Roasted Lemon and Rosemary Turnips
Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower Barbecue Bites
White Beans and Tomatoes Salad
Breads & Desserts
Beverages
Putting Wellness to Work Program Brochure
Putting WELLNESS to WORK is a University of Illinois Extension program. This workplace wellness series will help you: * Gain understanding in topics that affect your health * Achieve confidence to make positive health choices * Improve health behaviors for a better quality of life
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