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Food for Life: Diabetes Initiative
The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Diabetes is a major public health problem of epidemic proportions. Eleven percent of the U.S. adult population has diabetes (up from 8 percent in 2007), and nearly one-third of those 65 and older have the disease. 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, such as erectile dysfunction or lower-extremity amputation. 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
- Using the Glycemic Index
- Keeping a Healthy Heart
- Diabetes Care from Head to Toe
- Making It Work for You
A well-planned plant-based diet has many nutritional benefits and has been demonstrated to be as acceptable as the portion-controlled diet for diabetes management. A plant-based diet has also been endorsed by the American Dietetic Association and described as a safe choice in the 2009 American Diabetes Association's Standards of Care for Diabetes.
Visit PCRM's Diabetes Resources pages for more information on how a plant-based diet and help prevent and reverse diabetes. Learn more >
 Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes is the text we use in our diabetes classes. The text includes a wealth of nutrition information and recipes! Purchase the book >
 The blenders used in many of our Food for Life classes were generously donated by the Vita-Mix Corporation.
 The cookware and induction burners used in many of these classes were generously donated by Saladmaster.
New instructors and cities are frequently added. Watch this site for new classes near you.
ARIZONA
Mesa, Arizona United States
- QHS (a donated kitchen)
CALIFORNIA
Salinas, California
- Diabetes & Nutrition Support Services
MICHIGAN
Negaunee, Michigan USA
- Negaunee Senior Center
OHIO
Parma, Ohio
- Parma Hospital's Health Education Center
WASHINGTON
Kennewick, Washington
- Saladmaster Kitchen
- Saladmaster Kitchen
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NEW KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH CLASSES
Food for Life Kickstart Your Health Nutrition and Cooking Classes. Upcoming classes >
Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Classes
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.
Learn more about Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Classes >>
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