Archive: Nutrition & Cooking Classes for Cancer Prevention & Survival
The reviews are in! Below is feedback from people who participated in The Cancer Project’s classes on nutrition and cooking for cancer prevention and survival.

“Not only have these classes helped me to start living even healthier, but I shall share these ideas, recipes with my children, grandchildren, to help raise their children, my grandchildren in a great wholesome life.”
- Esther M. Betker, Bradenton, Fla., 2/9/07

“This class was valuable in helping me learn about healthy nutrition and cooking which will help me in my fight to stop the precancerous signs I have from becoming breast cancer."
- Kathleen Sliter, Emerald Falls, Calif.,  2/1/07

“I have lost 15 pounds since the start of the class!”
- Jere J. Hinkle, Grass Lake, Mich.,  12/11/06

“I was so grateful for the opportunity, free to the public, to be shown and taste the new ways of cooking that will assist our family in our earlier decision to adopt a [new] lifestyle to fight my husband’s prostate cancer.  The book is concise and informative, and the DVD’s segments complement the chapters very well.  My family has been very enthusiastic about our new meals!”
- Sara A. Williams, Canton, Mich.,  12/11/06

“I have begun using what I’ve learned in class over the eight weeks.  I’ve lost 10 pounds and my blood sugar has lowered by 10 points.  Thanks so much for showing me a way to eat that I can carry on myself.”
- Anonymous, Ann Arbor, Mich.,  12/11/06

“This class is excellent! Not only has the teaching been extremely helpful and important in nutritional facts, but it has been so motivating!”
- Ronda L. Adgate, Ann Arbor, Mich.,  12/10/06

“As a physician, I often recommend diet changes to improve the health of my patients.  This class is informative and fun, and most of all, demonstrates practical and tasty ways to make our diets healthier.  I also appreciate the scientific data that support what’s being taught.  This class has impacted both my personal and professional life.”
- C. Lim, San Diego,  11/13/06

“This class has had a huge and immediate impact on my diet, convincing me to change my diet.”
- Mary Henderson, Ann Arbor, Mich.,  11/1/06

“This class has changed my life in a profound way—revolutionized my ideas about nutrition, reduced my waistline, and cut my food budget by 25 percent.  It doesn’t get much better than that!”
- Anna Von Reitz, Big Lake, Alaska,  10/31/06

“It took the full eight classes to become meaningful and take hold of my life.  I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn and taste."
- Charlene Hobkirk, Saline, Mich.,  10/25/06

“The material & information I gained from these classes will be invaluable in gaining education for nutritional guidance/assistance for cancer prevention, assisting in maintaining a healthy diet.”
—Renee Hoffman

“I was amazed to learn that veggie food is so nutritious and delicious. I learned the specific means for changing our diet and feel inspired by this new knowledge. I also feel that we now have more control of the struggle to survive and prevail over my husband’s cancer. The meals that we prepared encouraged me to try them at home even for company, my guests raved about the food…Thanks”
—M. Goldenberg

“Healthy eating is not a pipe dream, meals are exciting—not bland.”
—Neal Goldenberg

“I understand more clearly how fiber works in my diet and the importance of reducing oils, even the healthy oils in one’s diet.”
—Gitta Brandt

“Learned how to make hummus and it’s better than the stores.”
—Robert St. Halloway

“This class opened my eyes to a wide variety of fulfilling vegan meals.”
—Erika Kraus

“Very informative--a great way to learn about basic nutrition and meals that are easy to make.”
—Courtney Kissell

“The cookbook is the best, it provides me with recipes that I can make for my meat eating family that they will eat and enjoy. I’m already picking out what I’m going to bring to Thanksgiving.”
—Lynn Pomponi

“This class renewed my zest for a vegetarian diet and dedication to a healthy diet!”
- Cequyna Moore, October 21, 2003

“Our eight weeks of PCRM instruction and cooking classes have changed my life because I gave up animal protein. As a result, I have incredible energy, which brings me an increased sense of well-being.”
- Rosemary Bowen, June 12, 2002

“I think my food intake was quite healthy before the course. However, indigestion came to a quick halt upon my adhering to the suggested foods in the course. Dr. Barnard and Jen were very helpful and the classes were most enjoyable. I also like that we were given choices.”
- Eileen Zimmerly, March 13, 2002

“This is a great course. Very informative and practical. And I lost weight! I learned important information for enduring my continued cancer survivorship.”
- Ellen Berman, August 28, 2002

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