EIU Health Education Resource Center

Nutrition

Hello!

Hi Panthers it is a pleasure to serve as the Nutrition Education Coordinator at the HERC.  As the Nutrition Education Coordinator, the goal is to provide self-efficacy when it comes to overall nutrition and wellness. You are in the driver's seat of your health; we am merely here to assist you in creating mindful patterns and behaviors. Our services include one-on-one nutritional assessment sessions through our Nutritional Analysis program, administering events such as Healthy Cooking 101, and collaborating with various departments to provide nutrition education programming campus wide. Please let us know how we can be of service!

Open Sessions for the 2025 Academic Fall Semester

Healthy Cooking 101!

Healthy Cooking 101 is a series of cooking classes throughout the year that feature different themes, cooking techniques, and aspects of balanced nutrition.This program is a hands-on experience in the kitchen. No kitchen or nutrition experience is required, it’s FREE and the best part is you get to eat what you make! Registration is required; please click on the date to sign up for the session you wish to attend. Don’t hesitate to sign up for the sessions, as each class fills up quickly!

 Healthy Cooking 101 #1: Taste the Pasta-bilities

This event will center on the health benefits of the included ingredients and how important fiber is in our diet. This presentation is in partnership with the Botany Club as they will be providing some of the ingredients. Foods that will be cooked include Pesto Pasta Salad and Balsamic Bruschetta. 

Additional notes: parmesan cheese will be used for the balsamic bruschetta

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

                9/10/2025                                            5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309                             

Sign up form: coming soon!

Healthy Cooking 101 #2: Hey Pumpkin, Let's Cook!

This event will center on what exactly is a legume and other plant based protein. Additionally we'll talk about whole wheat/whole grain items and their importance. Foods that will be cooked include pumpkin bars and rosemary roasted chickpeas.

Additonal note: pumpkin bars are made with eggs

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

                9/24/2025                                             5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309                            

Sign up form: coming soon!

Healthy Cooking 101 #3: Sex is Like a Sundae

This event is a Collaboration with the HERC Mental Health Graduate Assitant (GA), and the HERC Nutrition Coordinator GA. Learn and understand signs and safety of Sexual Assualt. Fun and interactive way of learning how a sundae is like sex through the preparation of your own personal sundae. Sign up with your friends or come and join your peers and make some new friends! Look to make smoothie bowls and learn the basics of nutrition. Please be aware of the following allergies: almond milk is used but apple juice alternative will be available

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

                10/8/2025                                             5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309                             

Sign up form: coming soon!

Healthy Cooking 101 #4: Trick or Treat Yourself!

Feeling spookie? Join us for halloween themed stuffed peppers where the stuffing is vegetarian. You'll also learn about how to be heart healthy while making a heart healthy trail mix. 

Additional note: trail mix will contain nuts but stuffed pepper will be vegetarian 

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

               10/22/2025                                           5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309   

Sign up form: coming soon!

Healthy Cooking 101 #5: Sex is Like a Pizza

This event is a Collaboration with the HERC Mental Health Graduate Assitant (GA), and the HERC Nutrition Coordinator GA. Learn and understand signs and safety of Sexual Assualt. Fun and interactive way of learning how a sundae is like sex through the preparation of your own personal pizza. Sign up with your friends or come and join your peers and make some new friends! Look to make your own pizza while learning how you can swap out ingredients for healthy alternatives.

Please be aware of the following allergies/preferences: turkey pepperoni and cheese will be used

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

                11/12/2025                                           5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309                

Sign up form: coming soon!

Healthy Cooking 101 #6: Power Up! Fuel for Finals

Finish the semester strong with our final healthy cooking of the semester. Join us to learn about how food can help your brain health and help you be successful for finals! We will be making yogurt parfaits and protein balls 

Additional note: plant based protein powder will be used for the protein balls 

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

               12/3/2025                                              5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309   

Sign up form: coming soon!

Contact Me!

If you are an student interested in scheduling a one-on-one nutrition consultation, please set up an appointment at 217-581-7786 or email at herc-nutritioned@eiu.edu