Nutrition Classes

Living Well offers nutrition classes designed to help patients with cancer and their caregivers make informed choices about nutrition and move through cancer treatment into survivorship.

Classes are hybrid; this means you can attend virtually or in person at Geneva. Classes are led by Living Well dietitians Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS; Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND; and the Northwestern Medicine Oncology Dietitian team.

Each class will also be available to watch live or to rewatch at a later time on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/livingwellcrc

Registration is available at Livingwell.NM.org

Living Well offers two culinary series to help people with cancer and their caregivers move through cancer treatment into survivorship. After you complete both series, you can use the skills learned to make informed decisions about food and meal prep and continue healthy eating habits.

***Join us for a special presentation!***

Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food, Sugar and Cancer

Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesday, November 13, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Grace Suh, MD, Medical Oncology, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center

Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center

Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center

This presentation aims to raise awareness about the potential health risks associated with these dietary choices and provide practical recommendations for reducing your consumption of harmful ingredients.

Eating Well

Classes in the Eating Well series are designed to help patients in active treatment navigate the changes and challenges they face with nutrition. Classes are a lecture format with some topics including a cooking demonstration.

Wednesdays, Noon – 1:00 pm

October 16 | What to Eat Before and During Chemo-Symptom Management

Nourishing your body with adequate protein and hydration and following other helpful tips will help you prepare for treatment.

October 23 | How to Make the Most of Each Bite and Sidelining Side Effects

We will discuss weight loss, taste changes, sore mouth, painful swallowing, nausea and vomiting. You will learn tips and recipes to help minimize or prevent unpredictable side effects during treatment.

October 30 | Protecting the Immune System and Reducing Inflammation Through Food

Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your meals may help reduce low-grade chronic inflammation.

Review which foods are considered the best choices to help with inflammation and how your diet can help prevent long-term inflammation.

November 6 | Now It’s My Turn to Cook: Tips for Simple and Healthy Meals

Learn how to make easy, nutritious meals and snacks during treatment.

Being Well

Classes in the Being Well series are designed to guide patients in early survivorship make positive choices and get back on track with their nutrition. Classes are a lecture format including a cooking demonstration.

Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm – Hybrid Geneva

September 4 | Moving Forward After a Cancer Diagnosis With the Mediterranean Diet

Learn about good health strategies for keeping yourself healthy, active and eating well. Discover the importance of a positive mindset, getting sleep and reducing stress and recommendations on how to incorporate more antioxidants, phytochemicals and anti-inflammatory foods.

September 11 | Eating Well for Survivorship: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

This session focuses on how to improve food habits and incorporate exercise to maintain a healthy weight. Learn about protein needs, whole grains and a balanced diet.

September 18 | Gut Health and the Microbiome

Learn about prebiotic and probiotic foods that can help promote a healthy gut.

September 25 | Cooking for One or Two

Learn easy, flavorful recipes that make it easier to cook for just one or two people.