AADL Welcomes: Diabetes 101: Bad Things in Good Foods: How Diet and Hidden Chemicals Impact Our Health with Caswell Diabetes Institute

Date(s): Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Venue: Westgate Branch of AADL
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Did you know that some of the foods we eat every day — fruits, vegetables, and even so-called “health foods”— can contain invisible chemicals and toxic substances? Join us for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Peterson, whose research digs into the unexpected ways diet and environmental toxicants (like heavy metals and hormone-disrupting chemicals) can shape our health over a lifetime.

This talk explores how these “bad things in good foods” may influence how our bodies grow, develop, and maintain heart and metabolic health. Together, we’ll examine surprising connections between what’s on our plate and long-term risks for conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or simply curious, you’ll come away with fresh insights about everyday choices, the science behind hidden risks, and practical ways to protect your well-being.

For teens & adults. This event is provided by Caswell Diabetes Institute.

• Free
• Health
• High Schoolers
• Indoor Activities
• Middle Schoolers
• Parents

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