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.

Recipes for diabetes

Fun and nutritious recipes to help you manage your health.

Power of protein

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 March session will cover the power of protein.

Sessions will be held at the Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo.

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

Gateway to gut health

Join us for Wellness Wednesdays, a monthly series focused on simple ways to improve health and well-being.

In this session, with Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kris Juelfs, we'll take a closer look at prebiotics, probiotics, and the microbiome. What do these terms really mean? How does your gastrointestinal (GI) tract influence your overall health and disease risk? Join us to learn how supporting your gut can benefit your whole body.