Nutrition

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Balancing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Meal Planning

July 29, 2024

County

DeWitt

Cooking 101

July 30, 2024

ROE #11 School Food Service Training

July 30, 2024

County

Coles

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Culinary Herbs 101

July 31, 2024

County

Stephenson

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Blog Posts

Make use of your extra farm eggs

July 10, 2024

"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...

Tips for staying hydrated during the heatwave

June 17, 2024

Staying hydrated is a concern all year round, but especially in the summer when it is hot outside....

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Exploring dairy and dairy-free alternatives: A guide to your options

June 17, 2024

June is Dairy Month, a perfect time to explore the wide variety of dairy and dairy-free options available. Whether you enjoy traditional dairy...

Why Shop at a Farmer's Market?

June 1, 2024

It’s fresh. It’s healthy. It’s fun. And it’s good for the local economy! With food recalls in the news frequently, it’s never been more important to...

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News Releases

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July 24, 2024

Illinois Extension Family Life team hosting pair of double-feature talks
WATSEKA AND PAXTON, Ill — Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams are proud to bring a pair of double-feature talks to the Watseka...

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June 24, 2024

Illinois Extension offers tips to boost your brainpower
DANVILLE, Ill — Looking to sharpen your mind and boost your brainpower? This double-feature event tackles both cognitive health and nutrition! Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams are bringing an...

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June 11, 2024

Maximize flavor with culinary herbs
Are you looking for ways to make healthier meals without giving up flavor? It can be as simple as adding a few herbs to your favorite dish instead of salt. Or cut the amount of sugar by adding items like vanilla and cinnamon.Making small changes,...

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June 5, 2024

Consider adding periodical cicadas to summer list of favorite ice cream toppings
URBANA, Ill. — “That’s surprisingly delicious!” This is maybe not the phrase first expected to be heard when trying a once-in-a-lifetime lunch menu of cicada pesto pizza, cicada tempura bites with lime aioli, and, for dessert, cicada ice cream sundaes.This spring, a team of...

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