Join Allison Harnell, registered dietitian nutritionist, and Dr. Anu Saigal, an AdventHealth breast surgical oncologist, for an engaging cooking class designed to empower cancer survivors with practical nutrition skills. Learn how to read and understand food labels, discover strategies for making healthier choices, and explore the role of nutrition in supporting long-term wellness after cancer.
Nutrition Insights can be found here.
And if you’re fortunate enough to have never experienced cancer first-hand yourself, these nutrition tips will also be a powerful ally in your cancer prevention diet. All are welcome!
We also have a lower-quality version recording of this class available, which does include some close-up shots of some of the steps. Click here to view that version. Please note: there is a black screen (with audio) for the first 5 minutes, but after that, the camera views are available.
About the Presenter:
Anupama “Anu” Saigal, MD is a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist at AdventHealth. She received her medical degree from the University of Maryland and went on to complete her surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After becoming a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Saigal then went on to Columbia University and completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Saigal started her career in New York as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
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.
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.
