Virtual Nutrition Programs

Virtual Nutrition Programs

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 virtual via Microsoft Teams and are led by Living Well dietitians, Nancy Zawicki, RD, LDN, MS, and Mary Zupke, RD, LDN, MS, FAND. Classes include a cooking demonstration that complements each cancer-related topic.

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

Nutrition Consultations

Sandie Hunter, RD, LDN, MS, CSO, clinical nutrition manager at Northwestern Medicine, can answer your questions and help you learn about nutrition recommendations that can help you during cancer treatment. Consultations are limited to people diagnosed with cancer.

To make an appointment, please complete the form at bit.ly/LWNutrition. You may also email your questions to askadietitian@livingwellcrc.org.

Being Well Nutrition Series

 

Register for classes at livingwell.nm.org

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.

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.

 

Week 1 | September 13, 6:00-7:00pm
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, 6:00-7:00pm
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, 6:00-7:00pm
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, 6:00-7:00pm
Gut Health and the Microbiome
Learn about pre- and probiotic foods to help promote a healthy gut.

 

Week 5 | October 11, 6:00-7:00pm
Cooking for One or Two
Experience easy, flavorful recipes that make it easier to cook for one or two people.

 

Week 6 | October 18, 6:00-7:00pm
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.

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–1:00pm

 

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.

 

 

Evening Series – Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm

 

 

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.

 

 

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