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Nourish Your Health with Illinois Extension

Understanding core health and wellness topics is essential to your family's overall well-being. From food safety to nutrition to chronic disease prevention, Illinois Extension is here to help families across the state—and beyond—live their healthiest, most vibrant lives. Check out the upcoming programs and resources below.

Upcoming Food and Nutrition Programs

Nourish Your Heart

Join Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension food and nutrition educator, at 5:30 pm on April 23 at the East Moline library to take proactive steps toward a heart-healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed food choices, shop effectively, and prepare delicious meals that support a healthy heart. Sign up through the library by contacting Livvy Menage at 309-755-9614 ext 103.

From Garden to Health: Gut Microbes & Herbs

Join us on Monday, April 27 at the Hauberg Carriage House for an evening of garden‑inspired wellness. Learn how plant‑diverse foods and fresh herbs can support better health through two expert‑led sessions focused on gut health and practical herb use. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with programs from 6–8 p.m. The $15 fee includes appetizers and hands‑on guidance you can use at home.

Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health

Discover how the MIND diet—an approach combining the Mediterranean and DASH diets—can support long‑term brain health. In this session, Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kristin Bogdonas shares the foods, meal patterns, and practical strategies that help protect cognitive function and reduce Alzheimer’s risk. Participants will learn simple ways to incorporate brain‑healthy choices into everyday meals. To register, contact Angie Armstrong at 309‑799‑3047.

Bring Wellness to Your Group

Bring Wellness to Your Group with expert‑led programs on chronic disease prevention, cooking and culinary skills, food preservation, mindful living, and school or workplace wellness. Food and Nutrition Educator Kristin Bogdonas offers engaging, research‑based sessions on heart health, diabetes management, brain health, arthritis‑friendly cooking, food safety, fermentation, allergy‑friendly eating, gut health, and more. Programs can be tailored for community events, clubs, workplaces, schools, and professional trainings—helping your group build practical skills for healthier living.

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Whether you're planning a community event, club meeting, or educational workshop, Kristin offers engaging presentations tailored to your audience.
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