Nutrition Resources for a Healthy Lifestyle

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Healthy eating habits begin with nutritious food. That’s why we’ve pulled together these nutrition resources for you and your family. You’ll find everything you need here for eating healthy and maintaining a nutritious lifestyle.

Video Library

Watch cooking techniques on how to prepare many common ingredients.

Ingredients

Get nutrition information and learn how to select and store ingredients.

Community Partners

See local chefs demonstrate how to make delicious, healthy recipes.

Health Information

Watch videos and explore fact sheets on taking care of your health and eating habits.

Featured Healthy Meal Recipes

10 Minute Chili

Total Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4

Apple Carrot Soup

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Serves: 8

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 14-56 minutes Serves: 4

Local Chef Spotlight

Chef Roberto Pérez of Urban Pilón makes his easy and delicious Mango Jicama Salad at Mercado Del Pueblo – a small business incubator located in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. Add this scrumptious dish to your healthy diet.

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Chef Roberto Pérez makes Mango Jicama Salad

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In Need Of Nutritious Food Or Other Support?

From free healthy meals to free diapers, we’re here to lend a hand to every neighbor in need.

Find Nutritious Food

Search our map to find free groceries or a meal at a food pantry or program near you.

Nutritious Food & Medical Benefits

Get free help applying for SNAP/Link, Medicaid and other benefits for you and your family.

Job Training

Explore paid workforce and professional development programs for in-demand careers in competitive industries.

Support for Older Adults

Receive shelf-stable food boxes and learn about programs to support healthy aging.

Support for Families

Find free diapers near you and learn about nutrition and benefit programs to support families with children.

Recipes are compiled to be shared by the Greater Chicago Food Depository for informational purposes only. Nutrition information is based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Guidelines.

Healthy Meal Recipes and Resources for Your Family

Search for simple healthy meal recipes using the ingredients you have at home or browse the healthy diet recipe library to get started.

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