The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th               

The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th               

The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th               

The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th               

Warm up this fall & winter with new comfort foods!  Menu: Pumpkin Chili, Spinach & Shiitake Soup, White Bean Stew, & Crockpot Fudge! 

(Instructor: Lara Ulfers, MS, RD)

What do you get when American efficiency meets the authentic Indian curry? Sapna introduces you to making curry in the modern world by teaching three different styles of making Indian curry, each taking less than 20 minutes without compromising taste or flavor. All dishes that are hot and spicy are not curries. All Curries are not fiery hot, either.

Menu includes:

~Red and Black Bean Curry with Spinach

~Butternut Squash Curry

~Mixed Vegetable Curry

~Curried Millet Pilaf

~Coconut-Pistachio FIG Squares (a sugar free treat)

Don't be intimidated by breadmaking ever again! This hands-on class with Jamie & Lois of iMade will teach you the basic techniques for making delicious breads and rolls every time. We'll discuss different types of bread, practice kneading and forming bread, and sample some different varieties.  You'll even get to make a loaf of your own!

Join Jamie & Lois from iMade and learn to make tender, flaky crusts for pies and tarts.  We'll make white and whole wheat crusts and sample some savory and sweet fillings, including a fruit pie, a lattice crusted pie, and a sausage and tomato tart.

The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th               

The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th               

The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to complications from head to toe, including stroke, loss of vision, heart disease, kidney failure and various problems due to nerve damage and circulatory problems. Research studies have demonstrated that a plant-based nutrition approach reduces the risk of diabetes and can greatly benefit those who have been diagnosed with the disease. The goal of the Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative program is to empower people who have diabetes and those concerned about developing diabetes, along with their friends and family members with new information and skills. Each class offers a cooking demonstration, and provides samples of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with a take-home packet of easy and affordable recipes.

Featured Class Topics

• Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
• The Power of Your Plate and Grocery Cart
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control

Sundays: Oct. 28th, Nov. 4th, 11th and 18th