NUTRITION
Our dietitians and chefs use our professional demonstration kitchen to educate you on how to prepare nutrient-rich meals that are designed to lessen the side effects of treatment, reduce your risk of recurrence, and improve your overall health and well-being.
DISCOVER ONCOLOGY NUTRITION
Please note, programs are offered a variety of ways—some are in person, others are virtual, and some are hybrid (a mix of live and virtual). We also have a full library of recorded programs you can view at your convenience. Please see icons on the calendar to identify how each program is offered.
Upcoming Events
Oncology Nutrition 101 - Virtual & In-Person
Second Monday of the Month, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Join Blair Avendano for a nutrition program that will provide education to people newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, and their caregivers. Participants will learn how to:
• Help manage treatment side effects that may affect eating
• Support eating goals during treatment
• Debunk common cancer nutrition myths.
Click here for more information.
Lunch with Chef Mike
Thursday, April 25, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join Chef Mike in the kitchen at Cancer Support Community Atlanta or join us live online! Chef Mike will show us how to prepare falafel. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to sample Chef Mike’s meal. Virtual attendees will join via Zoom and receive the link to the program of the cooking demo. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early, the cooking demonstration will begin promptly at 12:00pm! Click here for more information. Click here for the recipes.
Brunch with Chef Mike
Thursday, May 9, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join Chef Mike in the kitchen at Cancer Support Community Atlanta! Chef Mike will show us how to prepare a delicious spring brunch. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample Chef Mike’s meal. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early, the cooking demonstration will begin promptly at 12:00pm! Click here for more information.
Nutrition Seminar: Buzzwords and Fad Diets
Tuesday, May 21, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Amanda Pencek, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Spring is here, and bees are not the only thing buzzing around! Breakdown the true meaning of nutrition buzzwords and see behind the mask of fad diets. Join registered dietitian Amanda Pencek, Northside Oncology Dietitian, as she discusses how to spot a fad diet and more healthful eating patterns and styles to last a lifetime. Click here for more information.
Our latest recipes
Minestrone Soup and Squash Muffins
Broccoli Caesar Salad with Rosemary French Bread Croutons
“NextOvers” Meal Prep for the Week
Heart Healthy Valentine’s Menu
Scrambled Turmeric Tofu Greens
Healthy Eating with the Instant Pot
Fresh and Light Veggie Pad Thai
Naturally Sweetened Holiday Desserts
Plant-Based Thanksgiving Sides
Millet with Mushrooms and Pumpkin Seeds
Spanish Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers/Whole Wheat Pasta with Red Lentils & Spinach
Nutrition PRESENTATIONS
Nutrition Goals Recipe
Nutrition Goals Handouts
Nutrition Goals Presentation
Managing Side Effects with Nutrition
Nutrition and Treatment Side Effects Handout
Grocery Shopping with a Dietician
Cancer Prevention Recommendations
Blueprint to Beat Cancer Handout
Common Nutrition Questions, Myths and Misconceptions
The Ins & Outs of a Plant-Based Diet
Celebrate a World of Flavors Presentation
Celebrate a World of Flavors Handout
Naturally Sweetened Holiday Desserts
Making Sense of Macronutrients: Part Two - Protein & Fat
Making Sense of Macronutrients: Part One - Carbohydrates Presentation