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Making meals for mom
Each year leading up to Mother's Day I see numerous advertisements of local restaurants taking reservations for Mother's Day brunch. Many families...
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Spring cleaning your kitchen
For whatever reason, spring is the time to clean. (Let's just hope that it's not the only time you clean!) A deep scrubbing is necessary,...
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Homemade for the holidays
The holiday season is a time of giving, and what's not the perfect gift but a homemade treat from your kitchen? While peanut brittle, fudge, and...
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One mug, endless meals
Everyone has their favorite mug, and on days that the mug is actually clean, it gets filled to the rim with coffee or tea. However, this favorite mug...
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Protect Your Bones: Learn the Basics of Osteoporosis Prevention
Freeport, Ill.-- Over 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, placing them at increased risk for bone fractures. Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, but men are also affected. In fact, men over the age of 50 are...
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From Garden to Table: Using Culinary Herbs in Everyday Meals
Freeport, Ill. --Herbs and spices are a simple way to add flavor while supporting healthy eating. Whether you grow them in your garden or purchase them locally, herbs can transform everyday meals with vibrant flavors, aromas, and colors. Learning how to select, store, and use...
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Mediterranean Diet Month: Why It Matters + How to Get Started
May is Mediterranean Diet Month, a time to highlight a flexible, flavorful way of eating that supports long-term health. This article explores why the Mediterranean diet stands out and offers simple meal makeover tips to help bring its benefits into everyday routines.The Mediterranean...
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SNAP-Ed Impact and Return on Investments

A return-on-investment analysis estimated the economic benefits of the IL SNAP-Ed program per dollar spent. A model was constructed using program data and prior literature to estimate the number of obesity and food insecurity cases prevented by IL SNAP-Ed. Altarum’s Value of Health model was...

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