The Cancer Fighting Kitchen

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Saturday, September 21st, 2013
Fri 6:00 -9:00 pm Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Cancer has recently overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in the developed world. With 1 in 3 Canadians getting cancer, there are few of us who have not already been touched by this devastating disease, whether it is ourselves, our family or friends.

Most people feel helpless and hopeless in the face of this diagnosis, and yet the National Cancer Institute in the US suggests that 65% of all cancer can be prevented through diet and lifestyle choices. This means getting more exercise, quitting smoking, getting enough sleep, and especially, following a healthy, cancer-combating diet.

Let Food Be Your Medicine!
The use of protein for proper immune function, polyunsaturated fats for reducing cellular inflammation, plus ample fresh fruits and vegetables for anti-oxidants and other phyto-nutrients can prevent body conditions that promote cancer, inhibit the development of tumours, and help your body to heal from the effects of cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy.

The study of phyto-chemicals is one of the fastest growing areas of scientific research. Plant compounds beyond vitamins and minerals have been found to exert powerful and positive effects on human health. For example, turmeric has been the subject of hundreds of studies, mostly to examine the role of one of its major constituents, curcumin, as an anti-cancer agent. The jury is in: turmeric plays a key role as a crusader against degenerative disease

On Friday Sept. 20th (6pm � 9pm) and Saturday Sept 21st (9:30am-5pm) Medical Herbalist Chanchal Cabrera and Professional Chef Joseph Forest join forces to host The Cancer Fighting Kitchen at Innisfree Farm. The workshop is part of the popular 2013 Food as Medicine Series of culinary education classes being held at the Royston-area sustainable farm and holistic healing center.

In this informative workshop participants will learn how cancer develops, what is happening in the cells, primary foods, herbs and nutritional supplements for preventing and treating cancer, using diet therapy to reduce side effects from chemotherapy, and how to turn your kitchen into a pharmacy.

Chanchal Cabrera, M.Sc. has been practicing holistic oncology for over 10 years and has a wealth of practical clinical experience in assisting people manage cancer. Forest is the Chef-In-Residence at Innisfree Farm, and knows about the healing power of food. He is passionate about teaching and inspiring people to use culinary herbs and spices to create nutritious, tasty, and easy to prepare meals.

Combining Chanchal�s expertise in holistic cancer care with Joseph�s deep understanding of healing foods, participants will learn to prepare a wide variety of powerful medicines from basic foods and kitchen herbs. Through lectures on the process of cancer and the use of natural medicine for healing, as well as hands-on demonstrations and kitchen practicum, this dynamic weekend will empower you to help yourself and others using simple yet delicious cancer-fighting foods.

The cost of the 2 day workshop is $140 and includes recipes, lecture notes and plenty of sampling. If you�d like to attend, don�t wait, as space is limited and this workshop will likely fill up quickly.

For more information about the Food as Medicine Series and to register for The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, see the Food as Medicine post. Don�t hesitate to call 250 336-8767 if you have any questions.