Nutrition Education Programs
The Nourish Program
The Nourish Program is Food Leads’ 6-week nutrition education program that teaches participants with diabetes or prediabetes how to select and enjoy foods that are healthy for their blood sugars. The program offers 1:1 dietitian consultations, group education, curated prepared meals and meal kits, and cooking demonstrations. This course helps participants more confidently make food decisions that are diabetic friendly and to find a diet that they enjoy.
Program Content
Week 1: Intro to Diabetes
Week 2: Carb Counting Basics, Label Reading, and Portion Control
Week 3: How to structure your plate & Meal timing
Week 4: Cooking Demonstration & Meal Planning
Week 5: Glucose Level Monitoring
Week 6: Cooking Demonstration & Q&A Session
If you are interested in attending our Nourish Program classes or are a business or community organization that wishes to host the Nourish program, click here!
Nutrition Workshops
We host interactive nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations to equip people with the knowledge to find a more nourishing relationship with food.
Our Philosophy
We believe nutrition should be at the forefront of treatment for Type 2 diabetes and aim to empower people to take charge of their own health and form a more nourishing relationship with food. Black populations in the United States have been historically marginalized in healthcare and our food system which is why we firmly believe that an equity approach that puts Black people at the center of our programming is essential if meaningful change is going to be possible for Black Columbus residents. Our belief in the importance of nutrition and equity is what motivates us to work towards a future where eating in a nourishing way is convenient for Black people everywhere.