The diagnosis of pre-diabetes should set off alarm bells because it means you’re on your way toward developing type 2 diabetes, a disease that greatly increases your risk of heart attack and early death. Whether you have pre-diabetes or are on a set track to avoiding this diagnosis, focusing on your nutrition and making small lifestyle changes over time are crucial.
Join Allison Harrell, registered dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, to discuss ways to lower your diabetes risk as she prepares a delicious low glycemic Mexican meal. Harrell will demonstrate the following dishes:
Special Instructions: Upon registering, participants will receive a booklet with the recipes listed above.
By participating in this program, you can expect to:
This program is presented by Allison Harrell and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
How to join the Zoom Program:
Upon registration for this program, you will receive two emails:
All CHWB Digital Education Programs are now presented with live captioning service. Please refer to your registration confirmation email for instructions on enabling live captions.
By participating in this program, you agree to CHWB’s Gracious Space policy. Unless otherwise noted, all CHWB Digital Education programs hosted via Zoom are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing on WellbeingNetwork.org. If you prefer to be left out of the program’s recording, please leave your camera and microphone off for the duration of the program.
About the Program Presenter
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
A book club can have several goals at once, including the social aspect of getting together with others in a relaxed setting and the focused activity of discussing various elements of a particular book that everyone in the group has (mostly) read. A survey by BookBrowse of over 5,500 individuals engaged in book clubs across…
Do you keep hearing people talk about your microbiome … and you’re wondering what that means? We’re here to help! Scientific research is intensely focused on the microbiome and the critical role it plays in our health. Our microbiome consists of the tiny organisms found in our intestinal tract that are key to the prevention…
In today’s fast-paced world, challenges and uncertainties are inevitable, but your response to them doesn’t have to be. Mastering inner ease is about cultivating the resilience and self-regulation needed to thrive in moments of pressure. By tapping into your heart’s wisdom, you’ll transform how you handle stress, make decisions, and unlock creative potential. In this…
Getting started on an exercise routine can be both difficult and intimidating. You may have asked yourself, “Where do I even begin?” As a personal trainer, I often get asked this question, too. My answer is almost always the same — begin with a walk! Walking has incredible benefits for our bodies, including regulating blood…
Updated Thursday, October 10, at 10:30 AM: This page will be updated in real time with any additional changes to operating hours.
Life, at times, can feel overwhelmingly busy. Our days are filled with commutes, meetings, errands, and more. When our schedules are filled, sometimes it’s hard to know where everything fits, and our health can fall by the wayside. The good news is that there are practices we can add to our routines to make our…
