WEDNESDAY EVENING | 9.22.2021
Plant-based diets benefit cancer survivors and aid in cancer prevention because they feature abundant fiber and cancer-fighting compounds. Find out how you can add immune-boosting, cancer-fighting nutrients with a plant-based diet. (Zoom class: September 22, 2021 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. ET)
WEDNESDAY EVENING | 10.20.2021
When cancer researchers started to look for links between diet and cancer, one of the most noticeable findings was that people who avoided meat and dairy products were much less likely to develop the disease. Consuming dairy products causes worrisome biological changes in the body and other sources of calcium can be found in plant foods. (Zoom class: October 20, 2021, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. ET)
WEDNESDAY EVENING | 10.27.2021
A plant-based diet helps to reduce cancer risk. There are many delicious forms of plant protein that are healthier than meat from animals. Red and processed meats—like bacon, hot dogs, and deli meat—contain harmful substances that can lead to colorectal cancer. (Zoom class: October 27, 2021, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. ET)
Food for Life classes feature nutrition information and recipes that can help to prevent diet-related chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Designed by physicians, nurses, and registered dietitians, Food for Life promotes healthful eating based on the latest scientific research.
