Starting October 26th
 TVA and Whole Foods in cooperation with Evolving Appetites (Nimisha Raja) are presenting a nutrition and cooking series based on The Cancer Project's popular Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes for Cancer Prevention and Survival program. Each class will feature a video nutrition lecture from The Cancer Project's Eating Right for Cancer Survival DVD, followed by a cooking demonstration of simple and healthy recipes from The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival. Participants will be able to sample the recipes demonstrated.
The Cancer Project is a nonprofit organization advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. Their book and video were created to empower cancer survivors and those wanting to prevent the disease, with information on how to take advantage of the healing power of foods. 1. Monday, Oct. 26th
7 - 9 pm
Fueling up on Low-Fat Foods
Steering clear of meat, dairy products, fried foods, and other fatty fare is an important first step in preventing and surviving cancer. Dietary fat not only hinders the immune system, it also drives hormone production, which can result in higher rates of hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate cancer. In this class, you will learn how to prepare delicious, low-fat dishes made from whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits.
Recipes for this evening:
Hummus
Easy Bean Salad
Easy Stir-Fry over quick brown rice
2. Monday, Nov. 9th
7 - 9 pm
Favouring Fibre
Fiber helps your body rid itself of toxins, waste hormones, excess cholesterol, chemicals, and other undesirables. Without fiber in the diet, these excess compounds can get reabsorbed into the bloodstream, leading to a possible increased risk of cancer growth. Additionally, fiber is especially important in helping the immune system function properly as well as facilitating the removal of waste from the body. In this class, enjoy a fiber-rich meal as you work toward your goal of 40 grams of fiber per day.
Recipes for this evening:
Guacamole Plus
Quick Bean Burritos
Tomato Corn Salsa
3. Monday, Nov. 23rd
7 - 9 pm
Discovering Dairy Alternatives
When humans consume dairy products, it causes worrisome biological changes in the body, one of which is a rise in the amount of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the bloodstream. Scientific studies have shown elevated IGF-1 levels to be a catalyst for the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells. In this class, you will learn about the wonderful benefits of avoiding dairy products as well as an array of possible dairy alternatives that provide ample calcium and other nutrients for a healthy diet.
Recipes for this evening:
Creamy spinach dip
Penne with fresh spinach, Tomatoes & Olives
4. Monday, Nov. 30th
7 - 9 pm
Immune Boosting Foods
Both antioxidants and the body’s immune system are critically important in fighting cancer. Cancer-fighting compounds, such as antioxidants, mainly found in fruits and vegetables assist in halting free radical damage, which can otherwise lead to cancer development. This class will explore foods that are rich in protective compounds and immune-boosting nutrients such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C, and zinc. Based on scientific research, vegetarians have approximately double the natural killer cell activity (natural killer cells engulf and destroy cancer cells) compared to non-vegetarians. Look forward to enjoying a colorful and scrumptious immune-boosting, cancer-fighting meal.
Recipes for this evening:
Creamy Veggie Curry
Couscous
Spinach Salad with Fruit Flavours
Gingered Melon Wedges Where? Whole Foods teaching kitchen, located at 87 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 3R9 How Much? $25 each or $90 for all four - includes sample tastes of all recipes prepared Registration? Please call 416.944.0500 for more information or to register for any of these unique classes. Unless otherwise stated, please register in person at the customer service desk or by phone. Most classes require advanced registration of 48 hours. Payment in full is required upon registration and payable by cash, debit or credit. Whole Foods Market reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes with insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified if the class is cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to attend in order to receive store credit. Class value can be applied to another class or redeemed as store credit. Please enquire about recipe specifics if you have food allergies. 
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