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 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, Noon–1:00pm
September 30 | 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 7 | Sidelining Side Effects and Protecting the Immune System Through Food We will discuss tips to help manage potential side effects for those going through treatment. Learn about how to protect the immune system through food to decrease long-term inflammation.
October 14 | 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, 6:00–7:00pm
October 28 | 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.
November 4 | 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.
November 11 | Gut Health and the Microbiome Learn about prebiotic and probiotic foods that can help promote a healthy gut.
November 18 | Cooking for One or Two Learn easy, flavorful recipes that make it easier to cook for just one or two people.
Classes are in person at the Leishman Center at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. Classes are led by Kishwaukee Hospital Cancer Center Dietitians Elizabeth Turner, MPH, RD, LDN, and Katie Palomares, MS, RD, LDN.
Tuesdays, Noon–1:00pm
October 6 | Breakfast: Is It Really the Most Important Meal of the Day? When you are going through cancer treatments, some symptoms make it more difficult to get enough to eat. If you are struggling to eat enough, you may need to focus on using every available meal time to get the nutrition you need. We will look at strategies and test out recipes that maximize the nutrition in your morning meal.
December 1 | Gut Health in Cancer Treatment and Beyond We are going to discuss why gut health matters to patients with cancer and cancer survivors. We will examine what diet and lifestyle factors can help build a healthy gut, discuss which foods and habits are not good for gut health, and explore foods and recipes that support good gut health.
Join Living Well Dietitians Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS, and Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND, and the Northwestern Medicine Oncology Dietitian team to answer your questions regarding nutrition choices as you move through cancer treatment into survivorship.
Wednesdays, 5:30–6:00pm
Relationships Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer
Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center and Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Cancer Center
This presentation aims to raise awareness on the importance of limiting ultra-processed foods and selecting more whole foods for improved health. Food demonstration will be provided with sampling of the recipe at the end of the talk.
Cocina hispana saludable: Tradiciones llenas de sabor con un toque nutritivo
Híbrido (Geneva): jueves, 15 de octubre, de 6:00 a 7:00 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.
Healthy Hispanic Cooking: Flavorful Traditions With a Nutritious Twist
Hybrid (Geneva): Thursday, October 15, 6:00–7:00 pm 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.
