Join us for an empowering and educational class designed to support breast health through the healing power of food. In this unique session, Allison Harrell, a culinary medicine expert, teams up with Ashley Anderson, MD, a leading breast cancer surgeon, to explore how everyday ingredients can help lower inflammation, support hormone balance, and nourish your body from the inside out.
You’ll learn:
- Which foods have been shown to support breast health and reduce cancer risk
- How to prepare simple, delicious meals using nutrient-packed whole foods
- Practical strategies for building a breast-protective plate at every meal
- Answers to common questions about diet, breast cancer prevention, and wellness
Whether you’re looking to reduce your risk, support a loved one, or simply eat in a way that honors your body—this class offers the tools, recipes, and science to help you do just that.
Let food be your ally in breast wellness.
About the Presenters:
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
Ashley D. Anderson, MD, is a breast surgeon who obtained her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, MI. She completed a residency in general surgery at Hospital Corporation of America at the University of Central Florida Graduate Medical Education Consortium in Kissimmee, FL. She recently completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Anderson has extensive research experience and is the author of numerous poster and oral presentations at conferences throughout the United States.
About the Food as Medicine Series: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” isn’t just a quote from ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates, it’s a framework to healthy and healing eating that’s more relevant today than ever. Join CHWB Chefs and AdventHealth physicians for this innovative program from the Center for Health & Wellbeing. You’ll learn more about the intersection of food and medicine, dive deep into the ways your food choices affect your health far beyond the numbers on your scale and learn easy recipes using new and interesting flavors and techniques.
