Peanut Farming
Did you know January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day? Learn more about peanut farming and farmers.
Growing Oats
January is Oatmeal Month! Learn more about oats from the Louisiana Farm Bureau.
Popcorn from Seed to Snack
Did you know January 19 is National Popcorn Day? Learn more about one of your favorite whole grain snacks.
No Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
Quicker to make since no baking is needed, try these tasty whole grain oats and peanut butter cookies!
Slow Cooker Thai Noodle Soup
January is Slow Cooker and Soup Month! Celebrate deliciously and try this balanced, flavorful meal this week.
Chili Popcorn
Popcorn is a fun and delicious whole grain option. Try this savory snack perfect for this time of year.
Food Safe Shopping
Follow these tips to help prevent food-borne illness.
Food Safety During Power Outages
Do you have a plan if the power goes out? Watch this video for handy tips to help you keep your food safe.
Food Safety in Seconds
Food safety can be easier than you think. Follow these four simple steps.
Move Your Way: Activity Planner
Focusing on activity this year? Use this interactive tool to build your plan.
Move Your Way: Tips for Getting Motivated
Need some easy ways to add a little more activity to your routine? We've got you covered.
Move Your Way: Tips for Getting Active Indoors
Cold weather doesn't have to stop the fun! Watch this video for tips to help get physical activity inside.
Eating Fish: What Pregnant Women and Parents Should Know
If adding more seafood to the menu is a priority this year, check out this handy chart to help with all the delicious options.
What's New About the Nutrition Facts Label?
Learn more about the updates to the Label.
Food Safe Meal Planning
Follow these tips to help prevent foodborne illness.
Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, LDN (Illinois), CDE, FAND, ACSM-CPT is an award winning registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer. She serves as the IGA Health & Wellbeing Advisor and is available for consulting and speaking engagements. Kim has experience in agriculture, supermarket, media (traditional and social), hospital-based health and fitness centers, and outpatient medical nutrition therapy programs. She served as the Chair of the Food & Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group (FCP) in 2017-18 and has been chair of both the FCP Agriculture and Supermarket Subgroups. Kim is a past president of Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. www.kimkirchherr.com