While no single food or nutrient is the cause or cure for cancer, nutrition plays an important role in all aspects of health. At The Gathering Place, we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help educate and address nutritional concerns of cancer survivors and their support team.
Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.
Join to start the New Year focused on your wellbeing! Try 25 different programs at The Gathering Place involving movement, nutrition, creative arts and meditation, education, and more.
Learn healthy ways to make your pantry staples stretch. Join us to find how simple additions can boost the nutrient content of the meals you prepare for yourself and loved ones. Held February 27, 2:00-3:00pm at NEON Barth House, 931 Nye Rd Cleveland
Adults with cancer and caregivers join this monthly nutrition discussion. We share recipes, review topics of interest, and the latest news around cancer and diet. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy as we talk. For more information on this month's topic, please subscribe to the Snack & Chat newsletter. Facilitator: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD
Functional foods are those that contain certain compounds that may exhibit anti-cancer properties. Join this hands-on cooking class to learn more about functional foods and ingredients like cruciferous vegetables, garlic, ginger, flax, and turmeric and how you can incorporate them in tasty recipes.
Learn how fiber, the indigestible part of carbohydrates, can beneficially impact health when managing chronic disease - specifically, cancer and Parkinson's disease. Presented in partnership with InMotion. Held virtually February 6, 4:00-5:15pm.
There is no standard definition of "processed food". This can make it confusing when deciding what to add to your grocery cart for your health goals. Join this presentation to learn how to make informed health decisions at the grocery store and dietitian approved tops when incorporating convenient and processed items into your diet. Held virtually January 24, 11:00am-12:00pm. Presenter: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD
Join this program to make and eat delicious and nutritious brunch recipes. We'll also define self-care and identify how to practice daily self-love. Held at TGP East February 14, 11:00am-12:30pm.