Press release
Diabetes is a growing issue in America that is affecting more and more people every day. Living with diabetes can be challenging and confusing. Trying to figure out what you can and cannot eat can present a challenge when you are not sure of the facts regarding diabetes self-care and management. Cooking Well with Diabetes is a fun, interactive cooking school that was designed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to help people with people with diabetes and anyone who prepares food for them.
The four-lesson series will be presented September 26, October 3, October 17, and October 24, 2017 at Ash Baptist Church located at 8613 FM 1616 in Athens, Texas. The classes start at 6:00 pm and will conclude at 8:00 pm. The cost of the classes is a one-time registration fee of $25. Topics will include recognizing carbohydrates in recipes and using sweeteners effectively, making recipes with fat better for you, reducing sodium and increasing fiber, and special event recipes that are both healthy and delicious. These interactive classes will include research based information, delicious diabetes friendly recipe demonstrations and tastings, as well as drawings for various door prizes.
For more information or to register for the classes, contact the Henderson County Extension office at 903-675-6130 or email Henderson County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, Carolyn Tyler at Carolyn.Tyler@ag.tamu.edu. Registration in advance is required to participate in these informative classes.
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