Dining with Diabetes: A four-part workshop series

UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Learn to cook diabetes-friendly meals with fresh ingredients, homemade seasonings, and local produce—delicious and healthy!

UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension

<h2>Dining with Diabetes 2025: A Four-Part Workshop Series</h2> 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. <h3>Workshop Schedule</h3>Mondays | 10 AM – 12 PM Dates: October 27, November 3, 10, &amp; 17 Location: UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension Office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, FL, 34945 Cost: $25 per person (includes all four sessions) <h3>Workshop Topics</h3><ol><li>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!</li><li>Fats and Sodium: Making Your Own Seasoning Discover how to create flavorful homemade seasoning blends.</li><li>Carbohydrates and Sweeteners: Canning and Preservation Explore the world of low-sugar jams and preserves while learning safe canning techniques.</li><li>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.</li></ol> <h3>Important Information</h3><ul><li>Cancellation Policy: Classes may be canceled if minimum attendance is not met. You will be notified via the email provided during registration.</li><li>Accessibility: For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact us at 772-462-1895 at least 10 business days before the program.</li><li>Code of Conduct: Inflammatory or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove disruptive participants.</li><li>Equal Opportunity Institution</li></ul>