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There's still 2 places available in the upcoming

session -- but not for long!

Session 2

Mondays, April 3, 10, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, & June 5

from 9:30am to 12:30pm

 

If you or someone you know are interested in

registering for this upcoming session, please contact

Judie right away!

Judie Benyei, Project Coordinator

416-363-6441 xt. 230 or judie

 

 

Supporting dietary change in

young survivors of breast cancer

If you are a young woman with breast cancer living on

your own, preparing food for yourself during your

treatment may be a real challenge. If you have a

family, you are probably worrying about feeding them

as well as yourself. We would like to help.

 

Good Food for Life is a program for young survivors of

breast cancer diagnosed prior to menopause and

finished treatment within the last three years. The

program supports lifelong dietary changes because

eating a healthy diet, high in fruits and vegetables,

is universally accepted as being beneficial to overall

health and wellness.

 

Food has intrinsic meaning in our lives reaching far

beyond its basic function of nourishment. Breaking

bread together builds relationships and nurtures the

soul. Food connects us to the earth and can stimulate

our creativity. In this era of fast food, many of us

have lost touch with the broader meanings of food and

the basic skills of its preparation.

 

The Good Food for Life program offers young breast

cancer survivors an opportunity to experience food on

all these dimensions. Participants can attend

workshops on healthy cooking. The program will also

offer social and interactive hands-on food skills;

personal reflection and mindful eating; the

opportunity to be connected to local food sources; and

interactive discussions about key issues related to

food and the environment.

 

Participants are encouraged and supported to make and

sustain self-directed changes to their diet. When good

food is associated with nurturance we are motivated to

eat well.

 

There are seven program sessions offered throughout

Metro Toronto in 2006 and 2007. See below for the

schedule.

 

What you & rsquo;ll learn:

 

& bull; Vegetables: Discover the Rainbow

& bull; Bumping up Your Fruit

& bull; Grains & mdash; The Good Carbs

& bull; Beans and Legumes

& bull; Fibre for Fitness & Disease Reduction

& bull; Getting the Right mix of Protein: Meats, Fish &

Vegetables

& bull; Choosing Calcium Rich Foods

& bull; Convenience and Packaged Foods: Choosing Wisely

& bull; Fear of Frying & mdash; Friendly Fats

& bull; Fun Foods: is there room for them in a good

diet?

& bull; Eating well, personal reflection and mindful

eating

 

The first begins in early April and we would like all

who take part in this session to participate in a

program evaluation to assess participants expectations

of the program, their experience of it and their

thoughts regarding changes or improvements to the

program. The evaluation will consist of participating

in three focus groups--the first prior to the first

class, the second prior to the last classes, and the

third about 12 weeks following the last class.

 

Participants may also choose to receive a Wellness Box

containing healthy foods and some prepared meals at

the reduced cost of $12/box. There is no charge for

workshops.

 

Follow-up with participants helps support dietary

changes. It also allows FoodShare to evaluate the

program and share successful approaches with other

agencies and community groups.

 

Good Food for Life provides practical assistance,

health promotion and education, ongoing social contact

and support, and the potential for life-long healthy

changes that improve a survivor & rsquo;s quality of

life.

Session Schedules

Session 2

Mondays April 3, 10, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29,

& June 5

from 9:30am to 12:30pm

 

Session 3: June/July 2006 9:30am to 12:30pm 7 Fridays

& 1 Thursday Toronto

 

Session 4: July/August 6pm to 9pm 4 Tuesdays

& 4 Thursdays Toronto

 

Session 5: October/Nov evenings TBA Mondays Toronto

 

Winter 2007 TBA TBA Toronto

Spring 2007 TBA TBA Toronto

 

If you or someone you know are interested in more

information or for registering for this or for an

upcoming session, please contact Judie:

Judie Benyei, Project Coordinator

416-363-6441 xt. 230 or judie