Evidence shows that a plant-rich diet may lower the risk for cancer and is recommended for cancer survivors. Nutrition programs provide evidence-based nutritional information important for a healthy lifestyle. Facilitated by clinical dietitians from The James.
Watch the video to hear Colleen Spees, PhD, RD, talk more about the role of food in cancer risk and the Garden of Hope.Programs
Cooking Demonstrations
Plant focused cooking demonstrations featuring various dishes.
Healthy Eating for the Cancer Survivor
Introductory information on nutrition and cancer. Various topics discussed such as healthy eating tips, guidelines for survivorship, plant-based diet, shopping and cooking tips and eating well before, during and after treatment. Offered monthly.
Lunch and Learn: Nutrition
Monthly presentations on various nutrition topics.
Garden to Plate
Summer cooking demonstrations showing how to prepare in season produce from the Garden of Hope, farmer’s markets, or grocery stores. Offered June – September.
Whole Body Health
A four-part series class which guides you through healthy lifestyle strategies to achieve a healthy weight and whole-body health including, nutrition, stress, sleep, and exercise. Offered yearly.
Recipes
Be sure to check out some simple and delicious plant-based recipes.
Garden of Hope (GoH)
The mission of the Garden of Hope is to provide evidence-based nutritional information and education on the benefits of a plant-based diet. The 1.5-acre garden is located at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory on The Ohio State University campus. Registered participants for the two-year Garden of Hope program have the opportunity to harvest over 100 varieties of produce including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and edible flowers from June – October. During scheduled harvest sessions, staff is available to answer gardening and nutrition questions. Orientation is required for both cancer survivors and their caregivers to participate in the program.
Watch to learn about the Garden of Hope and the benefits of this JamesCare for Life program.Garden Talks
Garden talks are offered seasonally at the Garden of Hope. These talks are open to any cancer survivor or caregiver regardless of their participation in the Garden of Hope program. Enjoy time walking through the garden and learning how to grow the many varieties of produce available each season.
Container Vegetable Gardening
Offered annually, participants learn how to grow healthy produce in containers and plant their own container in this garden-side class.
Specialty Garden Classes
Garden classes are offered both in-person and virtually to cancer survivors and their caregivers throughout the year. Check the JamesCare for Life website or brochure for upcoming offerings.