Dining with Diabetes: A four-part workshop series

Schedule

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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Location

UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension | Fort Pierce, FL

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Learn to cook diabetes-friendly meals with fresh ingredients, homemade seasonings, and local produce—delicious and healthy!
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Dining with Diabetes 2025: A Four-Part Workshop Series


Welcome to Dining with Diabetes!
Join us for a fun and informative series designed to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and hands-on food activities. Whether you're living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, this program offers practical tools and delicious inspiration for everyone.



Workshop Schedule

Mondays | 10 AM – 12 PM
Dates: October 27, November 3, 10, & 17
Location: UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, FL, 34945
Cost: $25 per person (includes all four sessions)



Workshop Topics
  1. Living Well with Diabetes: Making a Salsa Garden
    Learn how growing your own herbs and vegetables can support a healthy lifestyle—and make fresh salsa!
  2. Fats and Sodium: Making Your Own Seasoning
    Discover how to create flavorful homemade seasoning blends.
  3. Carbohydrates and Sweeteners: Canning and Preservation
    Explore the world of low-sugar jams and preserves while learning safe canning techniques.
  4. Putting It All Together: Food Demonstrations Using Local Crops
    Watch live cooking demos that bring together everything you've learned, featuring seasonal and local ingredients.



Important Information
  • Cancellation Policy: Classes may be canceled if minimum attendance is not met. You will be notified via the email provided during registration.
  • Accessibility: For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact us at 772-462-1895 at least 10 business days before the program.
  • Code of Conduct: Inflammatory or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove disruptive participants.
  • Equal Opportunity Institution
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UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, United States

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