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Nut Nutrition: Healthy Fats, Protein and Fiber
What are your favorite nuts and seeds? Maybe pecans or walnuts? Sunflower or pumpkin seeds? Fortunately, no matter your favorites, nuts are a...
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The many faces of water
Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...
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It ain't easy being cheesy
Who doesn't love cheese? Grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, baked lasagna with ooey gooey cheese melted all over it are common cheesy...
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Make your own red pepper flakes
Although National Pepper Month is celebrated in November, sweet and hot peppers are...
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Healthy Holiday Habits: Stay Well, Feel Connected This Season
FREEPORT, ILL.--The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. Yet for many older adults, it may also bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or added stress. Being separated from loved ones or facing the season with limited support can make this time of year feel especially...
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Upgrade Your Charcuterie Board in Illinois Extension Workshop
DANVILLE, Ill – Interested in learning how to build a stunning and nutritious charcuterie board? Join Extension Program Coordinator Vanessa Jones on November 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun, hands-on charcuterie board workshop at the Danville Public Library (319 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL...
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Illinois Extension brings Double Feature to Windsor of Savoy
SAVOY, Ill – Figuring out how to stay healthy and effectively plan for the future can be stressful enough. Ease those worries with the University of Illinois Extension’s Double Feature at Windsor of Savoy (401 Burwash Ave Ofc, Savoy, IL 61874)....
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Mastering the Slow Cooker: A Delicious Way to Cook
Brush up on your slow cooker skills at Mastering the Slow Cooker, a program held at the Stephenson County Senior Resource Center, 206 E Stephenson St, Freeport, IL, on Friday, October 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator,...
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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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