Nutrition

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The Most Dangerous Room

May 3, 2024

Sourdough Starter Class

May 7, 2024

County

Vermilion

Champaign

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Let’s Make Salsa

May 7, 2024

County

Macoupin

Build a Healthy Immune System | Oglesby

May 7, 2024

County

LaSalle

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Blog Posts

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Cooking from scratch: Improve nutrition and elevate flavor

March 22, 2024

Most of us have a love for great tasting food. We can get tasty foods through a variety of ways: fast food and restaurant fare, convenience foods at...

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Citrus zest packs a bright, powerful punch

March 1, 2024

Someone once told me a story of their search to buy lemon zest at the grocery store. Seeing it on the ingredient list of a new recipe, they didn’t...

Reach for trail mix next time you’re snacking

February 23, 2024

It’s not always easy to snack on healthy foods, especially during big games like the Super Bowl where the fruit and veggie trays get passed over for...

The power of plant-based foods

February 16, 2024

Eating more plant-based foods is a good goal for most everyone. After all, only 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. meet the recommended 1 ½-2 cups of fruit...

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News Releases

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April 10, 2024

Safe Summer Grilling
Summer is right around the corner, and if you haven’t already gotten your grill out, you should consider doing so. Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool and enjoy your favorite summer foods. One of the many benefits of grilling is that it offers endless opportunities. However, to keep...

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April 9, 2024

Illinois Extension offers tips to shop smarter and declutter your home
DANVILLE, Ill — Feeling overwhelmed by grocery bills and clutter? This double feature talk tackles both! Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness...

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April 2, 2024

Clean for a Cause campaign launched by Food Pantry Network-HOI
Spring into giving this year with Food Pantry Network - Heart of Illinois (HOI) by participating in the Clean for a Cause campaign! The Spring season offers a chance for everyone to clean their slates and begin again. As a part...

March 7, 2024

Eggs: From Farm to Fork | Healthy Cooking at Home
Curious about what it takes for an egg to make it from the farm to your kitchen table? Have you ever wondered about the difference between free-range and free-roaming eggs? If so, then we have the class for you! Years ago, shopping for eggs was much more straightforward. The...

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