Nutrition
Week 1 | September 13 What to Eat Before and During Chemo — Symptom Management Nourishing your body with adequate protein, hydration and other helpful tips will help you prepare for treatment.
Week 2 | October 11 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. The class will offer tips and recipes to help minimize or prevent unpredictable side effects during treatment.
Week 3 | November 15 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.
Week 4 | December 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.
Week 1 | September 26 What to Eat Before and During Chemo — Symptom Management Nourishing your body with adequate protein, hydration and other helpful tips will help you prepare for treatment.
Week 2 | October 24 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. The class will offer tips and recipes to help minimize or prevent unpredictable side effects during treatment.
Week 3 | November 28 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.
Week 4 | December 19 Now It’s My Turn to Cook: Tips for Simple and Healthy Meals Learn how to make easy, nutritious meals and snacks during treatment.
Week 1 | September 13 Moving Forward After a Cancer Diagnosis with Culinary Nutrition Creating life balance through mind, body and spirit. Learn about good health strategies for keeping yourself healthy, active and eating well. Learn about the importance of a positive mind set, getting sleep and reducing stress.
Week 2 | September 20 Mediterranean-Style of Eating Learn how to eat the Mediterranean way! Learn what these recommendations are and how to incorporate more anti-oxidants, phytochemicals and anti-inflammatory foods using real foods instead of vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements.
Week 3 | September 27 Eating Well for Survivorship — Maintaining a Healthy Weight This class will cover how to improve your food habits and incorporate exercise to maintain a healthy weight. Learn about protein needs, whole grains and a balanced diet.
Week 4 | October 4 Gut Health and the Microbiome Learn about pre- and probiotic foods to help promote ahealthy gut.
Week 5 | October 11 Cooking for One or Two Experience easy, flavorful recipes that make it easier to cook for one or two people.
Week 6 | October 18 Culinary Completion — Hands-on Interactive Cooking Celebrate the completion of this series with a hands-on interactive cooking class. Prepare a healthy recipe with other participants. This is an opportunity to share ideas and goals.
