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Grill Safely This Summer: Food Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond
Memorial Day is often seen as the unofficial kickoff to summer. And what better way to celebrate than pulling out the grill and inviting friends and...
Bone broth: Hype or healthy?
There’s all kinds of buzz words in the weight loss industry and one that has had its share of the spotlight is bone broth. What is bone broth and how...
The truth about seed oils
Seed oils have gotten some bad press lately, but there is no evidence that they are harmful, and in fact, they might even be helpful. Seed oils are...
The ultimate onion guide
Many recipes will call for an onion, but when you get to the store and see all the different types of onions, which one do you buy? Not all onions...
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Power up with breakfast at Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill.—Start your day with a balanced breakfast to help manage diabetes. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith, and take home easy-to-make recipes, while connecting with others on the same journey toward better health. We’ll discuss strategies for...
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SNAP-Education youth cooking classes develop skills helpful beyond the kitchen
Something special happens when people gather around the table to eat together. It is even more amazing when they gather around the table to learn to cook together. Local University of Illinois Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education staff partner with after school programs...
Give Your Holiday Cocktails a Healthy Twist
Holiday cocktails are a festive treat, but they can also pack a surprising calorie punch. By making a few simple substitutions, you can enjoy your favorite drinks with far fewer calories:Instead of Sprite (148 calories), mix with club soda (0 calories): Calories...
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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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