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Thanksgiving tips for staying balanced
This blog post is written by Ariana Rosado Lafontaine, Illinois State University dietetic intern. Thanksgiving Day is near! This is a...
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Are there foods that are good for teeth?
“All that candy will make your teeth fall out” is a common expression typically heard around sugar-filled holidays. The brain needs sugar to...
Sustainable seafood
Fish and seafood are such healthy additions to one’s diet, delivering important nutrients such as iron, choline, vitamin D, protein, and omega-3...
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Make use of your extra farm eggs
"I have more eggs in the summer than I know what to do with," said a community member calling into my office. If you have...
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Air Frying 101 program set for Oct. 3 in Rockford
Air frying can be a creative way to stretch your food dollars, help you save money on energy costs, and it can be a healthy alternative to other cooking methods. However, when it comes to selecting an air fryer, there are a few things you will want to consider before investing in this popular...
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Selecting, storing, and using winter squash
Winter squash is one of the fall's most popular and tasty vegetables. Winter squash encompasses a variety of squash, such as Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Hubbard, Sweet Dumpling, and Spaghetti squash. If you want to learn how to make your everyday squash go from ordinary to extraordinary, Join...
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Melissa Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences Digital Nutrition Education Outreach Associate
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