Event Details
Free Oncology Nutrition Workshops -- Online Virtual Meetings
- Categories: Virtual Event, Support Group, Cancer
About This Event
- Event Type:Support Groups
To support your health and well-being we are offering bi-weekly nutrition webinars including live cooking demonstrations with nutritionist Conner Middelmann.
The FREE presentations are offered via video conference (Zoom). You can use a computer, laptop or smartphone to log in. All webinars run from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Please use the green registration button to sign up. Once registered, you will be sent the Zoom link & password.
Session Topics
June 22: Boost your brain: with Karen Brady
People undergoing cancer treatment sometimes experience thinking and memory problems referred to as “chemo brain.” Join Karen Brady, Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist at BCH, and me (Conner Middelmann, Nutritionist) as we discuss practical ways to boost your brain with simple behaviors and delicious foods.
June 29: Mediterranean Meals for Cancer Protection
While eating specific foods can’t cure or prevent cancer, a nutritious diet may help reduce the risk of developing the disease or experiencing a recurrence, and can support your well-being through treatment. We will discuss dietary patterns and foods that can protect our bodies against cancer, and show you simple, tasty ways to enjoy these.
July 27: Health Starts In The Gut
To optimally nourish your body, it’s not enough to consume nutritious food; we also need to be able to digest & absorb the nutrients in it. Moreover, the microbes in your gut can support your body’s ability to fight cancer, so it’s important to feed these, too. Learn about digestion and the microbiome, and watch Conner prepare a few gut-friendly dishes.
Aug. 10: Feeding & Exercising Your Bones (with Brandy Whitney)
Cancer and its treatments are major risk factors for bone loss and fractures, so come and learn about diet, exercise and lifestyle measures to strengthen your skeleton. At this webinar, Conner is joined by BCH’s oncology board certified PT Brandy Whitney.
Aug. 24: Macronutrients 101: All you've ever wanted to know about protein, fats & carbs
How much protein, fat, and carbohydrate do you need, and which foods supply them? Find out what each macronutrient does for your health and how much you may need, and learn about simple, tasty ways to integrate nutritious proteins, fats, and carbs into your diet.
Sept. 7: True or False?
Do sugar, red meat, dairy or soy cause cancer? Should you eat a vegan, keto, alkaline, or raw-food diet? Juicing – yes, or no? Should you eat organic food? This workshop will review the science behind these — and more — claims and clear up some of the confusion. And as usual, Conner will demonstrate a nourishing dish or two.
Sept. 14: Eating Through Cancer Treatment
From nausea to constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and taste changes — cancer treatments can throw your eating habits off-kilter. Some folks also need to make long-term dietary adjustments to support their treatments. After reviewing ways to deal with treatment side effects, Conner will show you some simple, nourishing, and comforting dishes that you (or your caregivers) can make.
What to Expect
Each workshop comprises a roughly 40-minute presentation followed by a live cooking demonstration. Everyone who registers will be sent a recording of the session, Conner’s PowerPoint slides and her recipes – even if you weren’t able to attend in person.
Facilitator
Find out more about Conner on www.modernmediterranean.com.
Inquiries: Email conner@modernmediterranean.com
Registration- Price: Free
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Registration Instructions:
Please register via the green button below. You will receive the Zoom link
in your email to attend the class.