TERRE HAUTE —
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service-Parke County is offering a diabetes cooking school starting Feb. 27.
During each class, participants will learn to prepare nutritious and delicious meals using less fat, sugar and salt. Each of the four sessions will cover a different topic focusing on a healthier way to cook for a diabetic. Participants will learn how to eat using the Idaho Plate Method as a way to control their blood glucose as well as their weight.
Session one will focus on an overview of diabetes in the United States and how Indiana ranks. Session two will concentrate on carbohydrates and sweets as well as lowering sweets in baked products and using sugar substitutes. Session three discusses fats and sodium and preparing dishes with less fat and salt. The emphasis of this session will be on the relationship of salt and fat to heart disease. The last session will focus on vitamins, minerals and fiber. Including fiber in the diet as well as differentiating types of fiber will be discussed.
Recipes will be shared during each session. At the close of the series, each person will have a recipe file as well as several sources of information on how to revise their favorite recipes to make them healthier. The Diabetes Cooking School will offer hands-on training and tasting of demonstrated food items.
Classes will be on Feb. 27, March 5, March 12 and March 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. All sessions will be at the Parke County Extension Office Meeting Room, Rockville. Pre-registration and payment is required. Fliers are available at pharmacies, doctor’s offices and the Extension Office. For further information contact Alice Alderson, Parke County Extension Office at (765) 569-3176 or visit www.ces.purdue.edu/parke.
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