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Managing Diabetes with a Zimbabwean Diet:

A Quick & Practical Guide to Managing Blood Sugars While Enjoying Zimbabwean Heritage Foods

Course Summary

This course will empower you to take control of diabetes through the power of traditional Zimbabwean foods. Learn how to plan delicious, balanced meals that help regulate blood sugar, improve overall health, and embrace a culturally relevant approach to diabetes management.

Course Curriculum

Understanding Diabetes and Diet In the Zimbabwean Context
3 Lessons
- Common misconceptions and challenges of Zimbabwean food and the diabetic diet
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- The role of diet in diabetes management
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- Setting realistic goals
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Foundations of a Healthy Zimbabwean Diet
5 Lessons
- Key food groups and their benefits
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- Understanding carbohydrates and their impact on blood sugars l
  Start
- Portion Control and Meal Planning
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- Traditional Cooking Methods and Their Advantages
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- Reading food labels and making informed choices
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Exploring nutrient rich traditional foods (millet, sorghum, leafy greens etc.)
4 Lessons
- The power of small grains and indigenous vegetables and fruits
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- Incorporating healthy fats and protein sources
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- Spices and herbs with medicinal properties
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- Hydration and its importance
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Meal Planning and Recipe Ideas
4 Lessons
- Creating balanced meals with Zimbabwean staples
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- Diabetes friendly versions of popular dishes
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- Sample Zimbabwean meal plans for Mealspiration
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- Adapting recipes for special occasions and celebrations
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Cordialis Kasago, MA, RDN, DipACLM, DipIBLM

Cordialis is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional certified by both the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Equipped with over 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and food service management, she is a believer of identifying the real causes of illness and treating them through good food and lifestyle choices.

An avid writer, media dietitian and prolific speaker, Cordialis serves as a Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professions and regularly gives expert nutrition and health opinions for mainstream media including CNN, The New York Times and the Washington Post. She is also a contributor for health media outlets that include Healthline.com, Food and Nutrition Magazine and Radiant Health Magazine.

Cordialis is a graduate of the California State University, Los Angeles Nutritional Sciences program and holds a Master’s of Arts in African Area Studies with an emphasis on Public Health. She is a Certified Diabetes Lifestyle Coach, Food Safety Manager and has a Certifcate of Advanced Weight Management for Adults.

John Smith

Developer

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

Managing Diabetes with a Zimbabwean Diet:

A Quick & Practical Guide to Managing Blood Sugars While Enjoying Zimbabwean Heritage Foods

Course Summary

Course Curriculum

Understanding Diabetes and Diet In the Zimbabwean Context

Foundations of a Healthy Zimbabwean Diet

Exploring nutrient rich traditional foods (millet, sorghum, leafy greens etc.)

Meal Planning and Recipe Ideas

Cordialis Kasago, MA, RDN, DipACLM, DipIBLM

John Smith

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

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