Food for Life: The Cancer Project 9-Week Plant-Based Cooking Series

This class is an introduction to how foods fight cancer. It guides participants to make the critical connection between diet and the risk of developing various forms of cancer. With a focus on low-fat plant-based nutrition, participants develop an understanding of specific foods and nutrients that either promote or discourage cancer development. The class will feature a cooking demonstration of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home.

The intended audience for this class includes cancer survivors and their family and friends as well as individuals looking to prevent cancer. Classes are not meant for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment.

Food for Life: The Cancer Project is a nutrition and cooking program developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). This 9-class series is based on the latest evidence linking diet to cancer prevention and survival. Through nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and supportive discussion, participants learn how to take charge of their health.

Each 90-minute session includes:

• A research-based nutrition video
• A live cooking demonstration with simple, plant-based recipes
• Group discussion and Q&A
• Handouts and recipes to take home

This course is led by Ellen Jaffe Jones, licensed Food for Life instructor, author, speaker, health coach and National Senior Games medalist. She is a former 2-time Emmy winning investigative Miami TV reporter who has taught plant-based cooking for 45 years. Ellen and her family were part of the original BRCa1 and 2 gene studies. Be prepared for a filling, delicious dinner!

Week 1 – August 7: Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer

Week 2 – August 14: Fueling Up on Low-Fat

Week 3 – August 21: Favoring Fiber

Week 4 – August 28: Discovering Dairy Alternatives

Week 5 – September 4: Replacing Meat

Week 6 – September 11: Cancer Fighting Compounds and Imune-Boosting Foods

Week 7 – September 18: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Week 8 – September 25: Foods and Breast Cancer Survival

Week 9 – October 2: Foods and Prostate Cancer Survival

The Cancer Survivor’s Guide book will be available for purchase in class (optional).

💲 Single Class – $20:Join us for any individual session. Pay as you go and attend the weeks that work best for you.

🌟 Full 9-Class Series – $160 (Best Value!):Register once and attend all 9 weekly classes.Get one class FREE when you sign up for the full series—just $160 total ($20 savings).Includes all handouts, recipes, demos, and group support.

Refund Policy: Due to limited seating, discounted pricing and ordering supplies in advance, no refunds will be issued for full-series registrations. Thank you for understanding!

Note on Sales TaxFlorida state sales tax will be added at checkout and collected by Eventbrite, who will remit it directly to the state. This ensures compliance with tax laws and does not affect the instructor’s pricing.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

5869 14th St W, 5869 14th Street West, Bradenton, United States