Elk Grove Library Hosts Diabetes-Friendly Cooking Demo

Nutritionist Stacey Ring to lead free event focused on healthy eating for those with diabetes

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:00am

The Franklin Community Library in Elk Grove, California is hosting a free cooking demonstration led by practicing clinical nutritionist Stacey Ring. The event, titled "Healthy Eats with Stacey Ring", will focus on creating diabetes-friendly recipes and provide samples for attendees to try. Ring will also share tips on building grocery lists, making smart shopping choices, and sourcing the best ingredients for a healthy diet.

Why it matters

Diabetes is a growing health concern, affecting over 34 million Americans. Events like this provide an important community resource for those living with diabetes to learn about nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals that can help manage the condition. The free program also promotes access to health and wellness education for the Elk Grove community.

The details

During the one-hour event, Stacey Ring will lead a cooking demonstration featuring diabetes-friendly recipes. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the prepared dishes and receive guidance from Ring on grocery shopping, ingredient selection, and meal planning for a diabetic diet.

  • The event will take place on March 14, 2026 from 3:00PM to 4:00PM.

The players

Stacey Ring

A practicing clinical nutritionist in Elk Grove who will lead the cooking demonstration and provide expertise on diabetes-friendly eating.

Franklin Community Library

The library hosting the free "Healthy Eats with Stacey Ring" event in Elk Grove, California.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

No registration is required for this free event, which is funded by the Friends of the Elk Grove Libraries.

The takeaway

This cooking demo provides an important community resource for those living with diabetes in Elk Grove to learn about nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals that can help manage their condition. The free program promotes access to health and wellness education for the local community.