The Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class is a community-based, national program designed by health professionals to aid people with diabetes to learn about the power of food to improve their health and wellness.

Launched in 2009, the Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class is designed to bring a new, research-based, easy-to-follow approach to help people with diabetes in two significant ways:

• Avoid preventable complications from the disease
• Reduce the need for medication(s)

Designed by physicians, diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and professional chefs, the goals of this program are to empower people with diabetes with information on how food choices promote, prevent, and treat type 2 diabetes and practical cooking skills for healthy and delicious meal preparation. Instructors include registered dietitians, diabetes educators, nutritionists, chefs, health community workers, and trained peer leaders with an interest in diabetes and a passion for plant-based nutrition. Our instructors have completed an extensive training program offered through PCRM, and participate in ongoing, interactive educational sessions.

People who have type 2 diabetes, or concerns about developing diabetes, and their friends and family members will all benefit from the class.

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This class is approximately 90-120 minutes.  We begin with a short nutrition video from Dr. Barnard, then the instructor demonstrates four recipes and discusses the ingredients.  Finally, the students enjoy samples of each prepared meal and discuss.  We have a full meal, so come hungry!

To host a "Food for Life - Diabetes" class at your hospital, community center or office, contact Katherine:  817-526-4811, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .