Nutrition

Events

Diabetes Support Group

April 10, 2025

County

Monroe

Building a Healthy Dietary Foundation

April 10, 2025

Cooking for One or Two

April 17, 2025

County

Macoupin

Diabetes Clinic - Heart Health and Diabetes

April 17, 2025

County

Livingston

McLean

Woodford

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Blog Posts

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Embracing Nutrition and New Beginnings This March

March 24, 2025

March ushers in the arrival of spring, bringing with it new growth and fresh starts. It also marks...

Grocery shopping on a budget

January 21, 2025

Have you been to the grocery lately? Prices have gone up and up…what can you do about it? How can you feed your busy family well and stick to a...

Should I eat breakfast when I'm not hungry?

January 10, 2025

While some people wouldn’t dream of skipping breakfast in the morning, others just aren’t breakfast eaters. There are three common reasons as to why...

How food effects our mood

January 3, 2025

The shorter days this season can leave many people feeling the winter blues. It’s not uncommon to be in a sore mood when there’s less natural...

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News Releases

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March 18, 2025

March is Extension Living Well Month
URBANA, Ill. — This March, Illinois residents are invited to take advantage of educational opportunities provided by University of Illinois Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences team. March 2025 is Extension Living Well Month as...

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January 29, 2025

Finding Balance: Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. With more than 60% of Americans living with at least one chronic condition and 40% managing two or more, it is more important than ever that you...

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January 27, 2025

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...

December 20, 2024

Finding balance: Weight, emotions, and movement
FREEPORT, ILL.---The new year is fast approaching, and many of us are looking for opportunities to improve our health in the coming year. Whether you are looking to increase your minutes of physical activity, consume more fruits and vegetables, get better quality of sleep, or simply manage the...

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