Nutrition
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 Living Well Geneva. Classes are led by Living Well Dietitians Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS, and Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND, and the Northwestern Medicine Oncology Dietitian team.
Each class will also be available to watch live via Microsoft Teams or to rewatch later on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/livingwellcrc.
Registration is available at Livingwell.NM.org
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 in May, Noon–1:00pm
May 7 | 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.
May 14 | 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.
May 21 | 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.
May 28 | Now It’s My Turn to Cook: Tips for Simple and Healthy Meals
Learn how to make easy, nutritious meals and snacks during treatment.
Classes in the Being Well series are designed to guide patients in early survivorship to make positive choices and get back on track with their nutrition. Classes are a lecture format including a cooking demonstration.
Wednesdays in July, 6:00–7:00pm
July 9 | 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.
July 16 | 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.
July 23 | Gut Health and the Microbiome
Learn about prebiotic and probiotic foods that can help promote a healthy gut.
July 30 | Cooking for One or Two
Learn easy, flavorful recipes that make it easier to cook for just one or two people.
Healthy Hispanic Cooking: Flavorful Traditions With a Nutritious Twist Hybrid (Geneva): Tuesday, August 12, 6:00–7:30pm Presented by Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, LDN Discover how to make your favorite Hispanic dishes healthier without sacrificing flavor by incorporating fresh ingredients, balanced spices and creative cooking techniques. Enjoy vibrant, delicious meals that nourish both body and soul. This will be presented in Spanish.
Cocina hispana saludable: Tradiciones llenas de sabor con un toque nutritivo Híbrido (Geneva): Martes, 12 de agosto, de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m. Presentado por Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, LDN Descubra cómo hacer que sus platillos hispanos favoritos sean más saludables sin sacrificar el sabor incorporando ingredientes frescos, especias equilibradas y técnicas de cocina creativas. Disfrute de comidas vibrantes y deliciosas que nutren tanto el cuerpo como el alma. Este curso se presentará en español.
