Resources

In partnership with Gilda’s Toronto, Chef Amy Symington created these resources for the many individuals and families impacted by cancer each year and those who work to support those living with cancer. Good nutrition is an essential foundation for health, particularly when facing the healthcare challenges that a cancer diagnosis can have. Gilda’s Toronto aims to make evidence-based nutrition information and practical and satisfying recipes accessible to those in need.

The inspiration for these resources was born of the passion of Gilda’s Toronto’s own Chef Amy Symington and the Supper Club Program she ran for Gilda’s Toronto members. Obtaining a grant from the Social Sciences and Health Research Council (Canada) through George Brown College enabled all these resources to come to fruition. Both the Community Guide to Cancer Nutrition and the Companion Cookbook is free to download from the links below.

The Long Table Cookbook is also available at the bottom of this page. Proceeds go to Gilda’s Toronto when acquired from our website.

The information provided here is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nutrition advice offered in this context is not tailored to individual health conditions, medications, allergies, or specific dietary needs. Every individual’s medical history is unique, and dietary recommendations can vary greatly based on these factors. Before making any significant changes to your diet or nutrition plan, and if you have questions or concerns about your health or nutrition, please consult your healthcare provider to receive advice specifically suited to your circumstances.

Download the Community Guide to Cancer Nutrition

Download the Cancer Nutrition Companion Cookbook

Plant-based Recipes for Optimal Health

Receive The Long Table Cookbook instead of a tax receipt when you donate $40.
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Proceeds go to Gilda’s Toronto when acquired from our website.

The Long Table Cookbook

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All author royalties from The Long Table Cookbook will be donated to fund the important social, emotional and nutritional programming at Gilda’s Toronto!

A nutritious diet is key to both the prevention and management of chronic illness, but to make us feel wonderful, it must also taste wonderful—and a meal shared with family and friends is even better. Grounded in this perspective, The Long Table Cookbook makes the transition to a health-optimizing plant-based diet simple and satisfying, featuring over seventy-five recipes along with the latest evidence-based nutritional advice, meal planning suggestions and tips for hosting community gatherings.

Chef Amy Symington and The Long Table Cookbook team have put a gourmet spin on healthy ingredients with recipes that are made for sharing. Readers won’t be able to resist flavourful dishes like Watermelon, Mint, Tofu Feta & Arugula Salad, Caramelized Fennel, Sweet Potato & Pine Nut Cheese Pizza and Strawberry & Hazelnut Streusel Cake with Maple Vanilla Glaze. And while the recipes are satisfying and simple to prepare, they are also crafted to offer a balanced, nutrient-rich menu of whole foods.