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Woman drinking a bottle of water
Read article: The many faces of water
The many faces of water
Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...
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Read article: It ain't easy being cheesy
It ain't easy being cheesy
Who doesn't love cheese? Grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, baked lasagna with ooey gooey cheese melted all over it are common cheesy...
Burgers on a grill
Read article: Making the better burger
Making the better burger
Burgers are the quintessential all-American grilling favorite. Nothing beats biting into a juicy burger with all the fixings. But when it's dry and...
Peach slices
Read article: Sweet ways to savor peach season
Sweet ways to savor peach season
It’s peach season here in Illinois and if you get your hands on a fresh juicy peach, you’ll be tempted to grab another. Peaches are categorized as...

News Releases

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Simmer up to soup at our upcoming diabetes clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — A bowl of homemade soup on a cold winter day can be a comforting meal. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Jenna Smith to learn the many types of soup and ways to make them healthy and flavorful. You'll receive a packet of recipes and taste a hearty bowl...
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Understanding Inflammation and the Power of Social Connection
FREEPORT, Ill. --Inflammation is the body’s natural response to physical and psychological stress. While it plays an important role in healing, chronic inflammation can contribute to a wide range of health conditions. In fact, chronic inflammation plays a role in many serious health conditions,...
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Learn about metabolic syndrome at Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — Discover how to take control of your health as we focus on metabolic syndrome. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, as we define what metabolic syndrome is, explore its causes and risk factors, and discuss effective treatment and prevention...
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Stay Strong, Stay Connected: Learn How to Maintain Muscle Strength as You Age
Did you know that proper nutrition and regular physical activity can slow the rate of muscle loss and support bone health, metabolism, and blood sugar control? To learn more, join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Diane Reinhold, at the Stephenson County Senior...

Videos

SNAP-Ed Impact and Return on Investments

A return-on-investment analysis estimated the economic benefits of the IL SNAP-Ed program per dollar spent. A model was constructed using program data and prior literature to estimate the number of obesity and food insecurity cases prevented by IL SNAP-Ed. Altarum’s Value of Health model was...