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2016 Wellness Expo
Lincoln Daily
News.comTuesday, February 16, 2016 Page 39
Several exhibitors also promoted healthy eating habits
For those who wanted to know about healthy cooking,
Heather Klopp-Cosby did cooking demonstrations using
fruit and vegetables to make salads, giving out samples of
what she made.
The Illinois Stewardship Alliance promotes locally grown
produce and healthy organic certified products. As their
brochure says, “we know the importance of good, local-
ly-grown food and sustainable farming can have on our
health, our economy, and our environment.” The Illinois
Stewardship Alliance also encourages people to “support
the farmers, market, businesses, and families who rely on
local food for healthy, vibrant lives.”
The ALMH Market, which is the first producer only market
in Lincoln will have a Farmer’s Market at the Logan Coun-
ty Fairgrounds every Saturday from May through October.
Sarah Helm said they will also offer free health screenings,
testing cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels.
The Market will also have Power of Produce Kid’s pro-
gramming, plus live music and canning demonstrations.
The Logan County Farm Bureau provides education on
healthy eating, too. The Farm Bureau teaches facts from
the farm about GMOs. Farmers help young moms and
students learn where the food supply comes from.
Juice Plus can provide options for those who do not eat a lot
of fruits and vegetables. It is found in capsule form and made
of whole fruits and vegetables to help bridge the gap between
what people do and do not eat.
The Wellness Expo brought in many people from the commu-
nity who were able to learn about many resources for healthy
living.
Story by Angela Reiners
and Photos by Nila Smith
At the Community Expo