March is National Nutrition Month and while you should always be focused on eating healthier, there is no better time than now to start. The Christian County University of Illinois Extension Office is working year round to promote cleaner eating and doing so on a budget. Lisa Peterson, Nutrition and Wellness Educator with Extension, just finished a course on five ingredient meals for cheap. Peterson tells what she hopes attendees will get out of the class and goes on to tell of other programs she will be hosting soon.

Peterson says that the most common issue brought to her when someone considers eating healthier, is the cost of it. Peterson wants to educate others that you can find ways to get around rising produce prices.

Snacking is one of the easiest ways to add to many calories to your daily diet. Peterson is hosting a workshop in April to give you ideas on how snack smarter.

Sourdough bread is making its rounds on the internet and gaining popularity. Peterson will be showing attendees how to make a sourdough starter that they can bring home with them.

Find out more about the University of Illinois Extension at www.extension.illinois.edu.

Lisa Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.