Nutrition

Events

Double Feature at Oakwood Public Library

April 24, 2025

County

Vermilion

Feeding with Care: A Food Pantry Training

April 24, 2025

County

Champaign

Ford

Iroquois

Vermilion

From Pot to Plate

April 29, 2025

County

Macoupin

Diabetes 101: Why Sodium and Fat Matter

April 29, 2025

County

Livingston

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Blog Posts

Food safety 101: Keep them apart from the start

April 4, 2025

When serving a meal to a child, you may have heard them demand that their foods not touch each other. This mantra of “don’t let my foods touch!” is...

Morel mushroom madness

March 21, 2025

Morels are the mushroom hunter's prey. Depending on the weather and location, the first Illinois morels of the season may begin to appear in late...

Keep calm and mash on

March 7, 2025

Squish it. Smash it. Smoosh it. Our very first taste of solid food most likely came in a mashed or pureed form. However, as we have aged into adults...

Poppy seeds: Beyond the bagel

February 28, 2025

If you’ve never seen poppy seeds, you may wonder what these tiny dark specks are doing all over your bagel. Poppy seeds are often used in baked goods...

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News Releases

woman with dark hair in a hat and gardening gloves with a plant.

April 10, 2025

Homegrown Healthy: A horticultural journey from garden to table
OREGON, Ill. - As the warmth of summer approaches, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library, Sauk Valley Community College, and Morrison Community Hospital, along with University of Illinois Extension, are proud to announce a unique educational initiative designed to cultivate healthier lifestyles...

Two people preparing fresh vegetables for a dish

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...

raw vegetables and fruit displayed on wood floor background

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...

group of children holding MyPlate poster

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...

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