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healthy living: cooking for wellness
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Cooking for Wellness: Market District will help us demonstrate that anyone can learn to cook — that it's fun, can save you money and help you, your family and friends to live a healthier life. It will feature healthful, easy-to-follow recipes focused on cancer prevention, survivorship and overall well-being. The Cancer Support Community Wellness Chef, Bryan Loveless, will be joined by featured Market District Chefs and Registered Dietitians. They will prepare flavorful, seasonal, and healthful meals incorporating fresh, simple, whole ingredients at the Market District demonstration kitchen. Delicious cooking can open up a whole new world of great food to everyone who comes to the class and raise awareness of the importance of nutritious food and cooking and their impact on the lives of everyone.
NBC 4 will bring Cooking for Wellness to the Daytime Columbus show, hosted by Gail Hogan, every month. This live program features the work of community groups and area businesses. Gail's lively, friendly hosting mixes in plenty of fun! Watch Daytime Columbus live every weekday at 11:00 a.m., only on NBC 4.
Giant Eagle's community support helps us provide cancer wellness programs and services, at no cost, to all people affected by cancer.
The Cancer Support Community Central Ohio
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Expert
Christine leads partnership and policy functions for Canyon Ranch Institute, and is the program manager for Canyon Ranch Institute's partnerships with the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic. Canyon Ranch Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Canyon Ranch Institute (CRI) catalyzes the possibility of optimal health for all people by translating the best practices of Canyon Ranch and CRI's partners to help educate, inspire, and empower every person to prevent disease and choose a life of wellness.
Nutrition Bites by Christine Sardo, MPH, RD, LD
Partnerships and Policies Director at The Canyon Ranch Institute in Tucson, AZ and contributing food and nutrition editor to the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio Cooking for Wellness Program.
Appetite for Appetizers!
Appetizers can be one of the most healthful — and delicious — parts of a meal, when they incorporate key nutritional powerhouses such as sweet potatoes. Try this one and taste for yourself.
Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Curry Yogurt
2 sweet potatoes, cut into wedges (approximately 8 wedges/potatoes)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Preheat over to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the sweet potato wedges on the cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are slightly crisp. Serve with Curry Yogurt (add 1 teaspoon curry powder to 1 cup plain yogurt and stir to mix thoroughly).
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Meet the Experts
Bryan Loveless, Executive Chef, Wellness Chef: Bryan brings over 20 years of cooking healthful cuisine to the table. Focusing on healthy cooking methods and nutritious ingredients, he offers good food and a fun time.
Jennifer Sheets, RDLD: As a Registered Dietitian and Fitness Professional for 8 years, Jennifer brings both clinical and practical experience to your kitchen table and beyond. Jennifer's passion for healthy cooking and intimate relationships with hundreds of cancer survivors cooks up a recipe for success.
Nancy Miller, RD, LD: A registered, licensed dietitian for over 25 years, Nancy has spent 15 years working with cancer patients at Mount Carmel St. Ann's. She is passionate about helping and educating people to make the best food choices for their health needs.
healthy recipes
Roasted Salmon with Shiitake, Leek & Arugula Salad
