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Nut Nutrition: Healthy Fats, Protein and Fiber
What are your favorite nuts and seeds? Maybe pecans or walnuts? Sunflower or pumpkin seeds? Fortunately, no matter your favorites, nuts are a...
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What thermometers do you use in your kitchen?
Well, as you think about them, here are some quick ones to put on the list if you do not have any. Refrigerator thermometers, freezer thermometers,...
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Invitation to participate in a food safety research project on antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance continues to be a problem, that needs to be solved. Antibiotic resistance is when it becomes more difficult to kill bacteria...
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Handle dry and low moisture foods with food safety in mind
Dry or low moisture foods do not quickly come to mind when we think about foodborne illnesses and the ways to reduce them. In fact, these foods are...
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Make Food Waste One Tradition You Leave Behind
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate abundance, gratitude, and togetherness. It’s also a perfect moment to reflect on how we can make the most of our food—not just on the holiday, but all year long. Did you know the average family loses $1,500 annually to wasted food?...
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Earn Your Certified Food Protection Manager Credential
FREEPORT, Ill. — Are you currently working in the food industry or hoping to start a career in food service? Take the next step by becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)—a credential required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for managers...
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Connecting Families Through Canning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Local residents gathered at the Illinois Nutrition Education Program office on October 14 for a few hours for a hands-on canning workshop led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Rachel Mannen.This workshop’s roster was unique, as the...
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How an Urban Farm Turns Concrete into Community with IL-EATS

On an abandoned parking lot in Chicago, Urban Canopy is transforming concrete into community. With support from the IL-EATS program, the fresh food they grow stays right where it’s needed most – in their own neighborhood. For more information about Urban Canopy, visit:...

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