Great article by Dr. Mercola about a 4 year study that show how diet and exercise truely work as the way to overcome diabetes and obesity. T looked at venues for this years cooking/nutrition classes and it looks like I will be using the kitchern at the bountiful alliance. I have to get certified a s a food handler then we can produce a schedule. Here is a preview of topics to be covered: -Personal plan (BMI, %BF, DCN) -The essence of Flavor -Equipment(non stick stuff, knives, peelers, juicers, vitamix, dehydrators) -Nuts/seeds (soaking, roasting, milks) -meats (slow cooking meats, 3 ways to cook fish) -Veggies (fermented, raw, stir fry, soups, miso) -Desserts -Paleo bread/fermented breads -Drinks (green tea, nut milks, lemon-lime) Meals and recipes, the Diet and proportions (sizes and numbers and amounts) eggs, steel cut oats, shakes, wraps, soups(miso, brocolli, fish,)composed salads, salmon cakes & fillets, one skillet dishes, soft serve, popcicles, d/f cheese cake, fruit, mousse http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/07/diabetes-remission.aspx?e_cid=20130107_DNL_art_1