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Nourish & Nurture

Do you know someone who is affected by cancer and could benefit from nutrition support? Big C’s Nourish & Nurture offering provides advice on healthy eating, how best to manage common eating issues, practical food preparation skills and wellbeing advice.

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How can you get nutrition support?

Nourish & Nurture support can be online, face-to-face, in a support group at our centres or in the community.

Our nutritionist will support you throughout the sessions and is on hand to help at any stage.

Nutrition support is available whenever needed, whether that is pre-treatment, during, post-treatment and beyond.

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Nourish & Nurture support

Essentials of nutrition

What is a balanced diet and the importance of good nutrition.

Managing side effects

How side effects of treatment may affect what you eat and advice on how to tackle these.

Meet us at community events

Meet our nutritionist at various events and projects taking place around Norfolk and surrounding counties.

Meet the dietitians

A myth busting Q&A session about what you might want to eat and avoid.

“We were thrilled to welcome Andrea and the Big C team for an informal Q&A session with our members. The atmosphere was casual, making it a fantastic opportunity for members to ask real-life questions and receive expert guidance.”

Debbie Jackson, Social Moments

Healthy recipes to try at home

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Lentil, bean & kale salad

A fresh zingy salad, perfect for a light lunch or to share with friends.

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Stuffed mushrooms

Try these mushrooms stuffed with spinach, breadcrumbs, garlic & herbs

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Tackle cancer

Join our support programme at the Football Development Centre – a Walking Football and support group for people affected by cancer.

Join us every Wednesday at 11am or get in touch to find out more on 0800 092 7640.

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Get moving

Do you know someone who would like to take part in gentle exercise wellbeing activities? Get Moving is designed to increase physical activity with weekly online exercise classes (via Zoom) and regular 1:1 support.

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Seated pilates

This is a gentle exercise class for anyone affected by cancer, that will help you to sit taller, feel stronger and improve your posture.

The class takes place via Zoom and is open to all ages and abilities to help develop core strength, balance and coordination.

Get in touch to register your interest
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Essential Flavour

We’ve been working with Co-Founder of Life Kitchen, Ryan Riley, and together have produced a 15-recipe cook book, which is available for anyone affected by cancer and the cost-of-living crisis.

You can download your copy free of charge from our website, or order your free copy (£3 p&p fee applies) and we’ll send it out to you within 3 working days.

Order your copy of ‘Essential Flavour’
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Feel Good Friday

Feel Good Friday is a monthly get together at our City Support Centre in Norwich. It offers people affected by cancer the chance to exercise in person and take part in a nutrition workshop.

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Cancer and exercise

Keeping active before, during, and after cancer treatment can help both your physical and mental health.

Take a look at our top tips and why not try some of our exercise at home videos.

If you’re unsure as to where to start, you can always give our support team a call on 0800 092 7640.

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