Nutrition & Wellness

From food preparation and food safety to nutrition to chronic disease prevention and management, Illinois Extension is committed to helping families across the state and beyond live the best versions of their lives. Learning more about heart-healthy eating, managing diabetes, or how long to keep food, freeze or dry food, and safely store it can lead to healthier living. Contact, Kris Juelfs, nutrition & wellness educator, about upcoming programs, scheduling programs, and any nutrition or food safety-related questions.

Heart healthy choices for diabetes

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois Extension, will exchange practical tips and advice with peers who are navigating the challenges of living with diabetes.

The February session will cover heart-healthy choices for Diabetes, at the Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo.

Call or email to reserve a spot at 618-939-6232 or mtl@waterloolibrary.org.

Recipes for diabetes

Fun and nutritious recipes to help you manage your health.

Explore the Dimensions of Wellness

Join Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kris Juelfs, RD, for a monthly series focused on simple ways to improve health and well-being. Start the new year off with wellness this January. Wellness is so much more than healthy eating and being active. Learn the 8 dimensions of wellness and how they connect to your daily stress, energy, and mood at the January session.

For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be provided upon registration to join us online.