Nutrition

Events

Wellness Wednesdays

February 18, 2026

County

Monroe

Diabetes Clinic - Diabetes Meal Planning

February 19, 2026

County

Woodford

Cook and Connect with Extension

February 24, 2026

County

Monroe

Fun With Food

February 25, 2026

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Blog Posts

Celebrating Hot Chocolate Day

January 28, 2026

Hot Chocolate Day is January 31, inviting us to appreciate the plants and traditions that make this beverage possible. While hot chocolate feels like...

Repeating pattern of walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, almonds, and macadamia nuts

Nuts need food safety too

November 12, 2025

What are your favorite nuts and seeds? Maybe pecans or walnuts? Sunflower or pumpkin seeds? Fortunately, no matter your favorites, nuts are a...

The many faces of water

August 22, 2025

Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...

It ain't easy being cheesy

August 8, 2025

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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News Releases

February 12, 2026

The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet
UTICA, Ill. - The Mediterranean diet is recognized as the best overall diet for incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts. It emphasizes limiting processed foods and added sugars to promote better overall health....

fresh dough, eggs, baking utensils on light background

January 5, 2026

Let it Dough, Make and Take Bread Workshop
OGLESBY, Ill. - Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman and learn the art of breadmaking. Proof the yeast, mix the dough, knead, let rise, and bake till done in our annual bread workshop. Participants will learn to make and bake a classic coffee cake and a lower-...

woman standing in a field with arms wide open and sun setting

February 9, 2026

Farmers and farm families: Learn how to manage stress and eat healthy at upcoming Illinois Extension program
OTTAWA Ill. – Farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life, and it comes with unique challenges that can impact both physical and mental health.  Join the University of Illinois Extension on March 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the LaSalle County Farm Bureau (1691 N 31st Rd,...

Tracy Bowden sorting through food drive donations

November 25, 2025

University of Illinois Holiday Food Drive Comes to a Successful End
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – For several weeks, staff of the Champaign County Extension office have witnessed dozens of individuals bring in bags and bags of shelf-stable items for the Holiday Food Drive. The Holiday Food Drive was launched to help feed families and individuals in need throughout Champaign...

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