Nutrition & Wellness

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.

 

 

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Holiday Party

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kris Juelfs for supportive, monthly sessions designed to help you manage diabetes and other chronic conditions with confidence. The December session will be our holiday celebration, at the Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo.
Reserve your spot today: 618‑939‑6232 or mtl@waterloolibrary.org.
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Recipes for diabetes

Fun and nutritious recipes to help you manage your health.
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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.
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Selling homemade food at the farmer's market

Learn basic guidelines that growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales. 
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How to freeze, can, and dry food for preservation

Learn how to safely preserve and store your fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Feeding my baby: from cradle to table

Feeding my baby is designed to help you make informed decisions as your baby transitions from cradle to table.