Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Nutrition & Wellness

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 or looking for an answer to a specific question?  Contact our nutrition & wellness educator, Diane Reinhold, to learn more about how Illinois Extension is prepared to help.

Food Preservation Resources

How to safely store and preserve your fresh fruits and vegetables.

Feeding My Baby From Cradle to Table

Find out how to safely transition babies toward solid foods, prepare homemade baby food and more!

Food Fun - From Apples to Zucchini

A website to introduce elementary students to 37 different kids of produce -- many they may not know. (Intended for elementary students)

Cottage Foods

Find basic guidelines that growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales.

Food Assistance in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

At this time many people may find the need for food assistance where they have never had the need in the past. If you you or someone you know is in need of a helping hand, here are several lists of possible food pantries in your area.

Recipes for Diabetes

Fun and nutritious recipes to help you manage your health

Diabetes in Teens

Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common in children. Fifteen years ago, type 2 diabetes accounted for less than three percent of new diabetes cases in children, but now it is closer to 45 percent of all cases! Learn more about diabetes in this site

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

This two-part class will meet the 8-hour course work and examination required by the state of Illinois for both the initial CFPM, and the re-certification. Offered in Stephenson, Jo Daviess & Winnebago counties in 2020.

Strawberries and More

Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.

Raspberries and More

Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.

Eat.Move.Save

Learn how to make healthier choices on a budget.

Consejos Para vivir con Diabetes

Dietas y ejercicios adecuados para quienes padecen diabetes.

Meat Safety For the Consumer

Basic information on foodborne illnesses, shopping and transporting meat, and ways to handle meats and seafood safely.

Free 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, call our office at 815-235-4125 to set up and appointment.

 

What's The Buzz: Monthly Health Tip Sheets

  • May - What's The Buzz: Happy Egg Month: Get tips on egg storage! Also tips keeping bones strong plus a tasty recipe for cucumber strawberry salsa!

State Nutrition and Wellness Team Blog 

                             

 

 

 

Wellness Tips At Your Fingertips Text Program.  Sign up below!

Once signed up, you will get a text message each week on a variety of topics geared towards healthy finances, healthy living/healthy aging, and healthy eating.  If you are interested, click to sign up go.illinois.edu/wellnesstips

  • Standard text message rates apply
  • You can op out of messages at anytime
  • You will get minimally one message each week and no more than 2/week
  • Your number will not be shared with anyone, and we won't use it for any other purposes
  • Questions?  Contact Kristin Bogdonas at kmbogdo@illinois.edu

 

 

 Around The Table

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.

 

Processing Tomatoes At Home - Fill Your Pantry - July 22, 2020

If you will not be able to join us for the current webinar, or have missed a past webinar, the recordings have been recorded and are available on these websites. Webinars will be available within a few weeks after presentation.