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.

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.

DAYTIME SERIES | Wednesdays, Noon – 1:00 pm

April 24 | Now It’s My Turn to Cook: Tips for Simple and Healthy Meals

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

May 8 | What to Eat Before and During Chemo-Symptom Management

We will describe nourishing your body with adequate protein and hydration and offer other helpful tips to help you prepare for treatment.

May 22 | 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 discuss tips and recipes to help minimize or prevent unpredictable side effects during treatment.

June 26 | Protecting the Immune System and Reducing Inflammation Through Food

Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your meals may help reduce low-grade chronic inflammation. We will review which foods are considered the best choices to help with inflammation and how your diet can help prevent long-term inflammation.

July 24 | Now It’s My Turn to Cook: Tips for Simple and Healthy Meals

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

EVENING SERIES | Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

April 30 | Now It’s My Turn to Cook: Tips for Simple and Healthy Meals

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

May 14 | What to Eat Before and During Chemo-Symptom Management

We will describe nourishing your body with adequate protein and hydration and offer other helpful tips to help you prepare for treatment.

June 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 discuss tips and recipes to help minimize or prevent unpredictable side effects during treatment.

July 9 | Protecting the Immune System and Reducing Inflammation Through Food

Incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your meals may help reduce low-grade chronic inflammation. We will review which foods are considered the best choices to help with inflammation and how your diet can help prevent long-term inflammation.

July 30 | 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

May 8 | Moving Forward After a Cancer Diagnosis with Culinary Nutrition

Learn good health strategies for keeping yourself healthy, active and eating well. Discover the importance of a positive mindset, getting sleep and reducing stress.

May 15 | Mediterranean Style of Eating

Learn how to eat the Mediterranean way! This session will cover recommendations and how to incorporate more antioxidants, phytochemicals and anti-inflammatory foods.

May 22 | 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.

May 29 | Gut Health and the Microbiome

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

June 5 | Cooking for One or Two

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

June 19 | 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.

*No class on June 12.