# 9 A Cooking Class for People with Cancer and Those Who Cook For Them
partial participation

Do you cook for or are you someone living with cancer? Do you/they struggle with issues such as infection, fatigue, weight loss, nausea, gastrointestinal upset, pain, or shortness of breath that threatens their nutritional status? If so, join Laura Pole, health supportive chef, oncology nurse, talented musician, and amazing person, in this wonderfully upbeat, information-packed class and learn how to prepare health-promoting, nutrient-dense delicious food-as-medicineto relieve or prevent symptoms. The recipes and focus of this class include high-quality whole foods that enhance healthy immune response, possess anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, replenish healthy microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, provide great sources of protein, help reduce inflammation and joint pain, aid digestion, andreplace minerals. Class time will be devoted to translating a dietary prescription into "real" healing food, menu planning, taking a virtual shopping tour to assist you in purchasing nutritionally appropriate food, and helpful tips about stocking your pantry. There will be food tastings throughout the day and a meal served at the end of class. Don’t miss this one! Whey Good Fruit Smoothie; Wholly Guacamole with Corn and Jicama Chips; Kuzu-Apple Juice Tonic; Baked Marinated Organic Chicken with Tangy Orange Sauce; Quinoa-Shiitake-Edamame Pilaf; Sautéed Angel-Hair Collards in Garlic and Olive Oil; Curried Spice-Baked Sweet Potatoes; Apple-Pear- Blueberry Crisp with Yogurt Cream; andGinger Green Tea. (Some organic chicken and dairy will be used and both are optional.)

Sunday, February 15, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Laura Pole
Fee: $150; Two People: $290