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 eight percent in 2007), and nearly one-third of those 65 and older have the disease.1
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 this program is to empower people who have diabetes, or concerns 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
PRAISE FOR THE PROGRAM
“I have been slowly changing my diet and my blood sugar has come down. My cholesterol and triglycerides have changed for the better.”
—Julie B. at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro, CA
“My health has improved. I’m grateful. I’ve lost 20 pounds! My son’s father-in-law began eating this way and his fasting blood sugar fell from 225 to 112 in two weeks! Thank you!”
—Rebecca H. at Providence Cancer Center in Anchorage, AK
Every year, we deliver our lifesaving message through 1,400 classes, to over 5,000 people, in over 150 cities, in a dozen countries.
To start offering the Food for Life Diabetes classes at your venue, contact andrea@veggiecraving.com.
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011). Number of Americans with Diabetes Rises to Nearly 26 Million [Press release]. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2011/p0126_diabetes.html