Community Kitchen

Prepare healthy and delicious meals in our community kitchen with a dietitian and other people living with diabetes. Share recipes and tips and learn more about managing diabetes through healthy eating.

Topics may include:

  • living with a special diet
  • steaming and baking; frying and boiling
  • “good” and “bad” fats
  • portion size and healthy weight
  • salt and sodium

People often ask:

  • “Do I have to give up eating sweets and desserts?”
  • “What foods should I avoid? Why?”
  • “What foods are good for me?”
  • “Do I need special food for diabetics?”
Program Eligibility: 
Individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Program Offered in the Following Languages: 
English
Cantonese
Urdu
Program Location: 
English Community Kitchen - South Riverdale Community Health Centre (955 Queen Street East) Cantonese/Mandarin Community Kitchen - South Riverdale Community Health Centre (955 Queen Street East) Urdu/Hindi Community Kitchen - East End Community Health Centre (1619 Queen Street East)
Are appointments required for this program?: 
No
Do participants need to register for this program?: 
Yes