

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 our nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas to learn more or to schedule a program for your group or organization!
Wellness Wake Up Call Podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. Nutrition news you can use to be the best version of you.
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3 Summer Seasonal Recipes: Tuna-Stuffed Tomato Melt, Citrus Kebabs, and Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
Canning is a great way to extend the life of fresh garden foods, but over time, your canner's dial gauge can change and give a false pressure reading. Accurate pressure is critical to safely preserve foods. If the temperature of the food isn't high enough to kill harmful bacteria and microorganisms, your food may spoil or build-up harmful toxins from Clostridium botulinum.
Illinois Extension recommends testing your dial-gauge pressure canners every year. Contact Kristin Bogdonas to get your lid tested.
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