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.

 

 

 

Diabetes support group

Join our monthly diabetes support group led by Nutrition and Wellness Educator Kris Juelfs. Connect with peers, exchange practical tips, and enhance your diabetes management skills. Our next session is on December 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. We will have a guest speaker for the October session with Dina Chapman, who is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Sessions will continue every 2nd Thursday at the Morrison Talbott Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo. Reserve your spot by calling 618-939-6232 or emailing mtl@waterloolibrary.org.

Recipes for diabetes

Fun and nutritious recipes to help you manage your health

Selling homemade food at the farmer's market

Learn basic guidelines that growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales. 

How to freeze, can, and dry food for preservation

Learn how to safely preserve and store your fresh fruits and vegetables.

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.