NUTRITION
A WINNING COMBINATION CTCA in Philadelphia Grows Organic
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has done more than go organic—it grows organic. In fact, through a concerted team effort, the culinary staff and the landscaping crew have implemented a thriving organic garden that allows them to produce delicious, nutritious farm-to- table meals for patients, caregivers, and stakeholders. It all starts with menu planning. Once the chefs
develop the menus, they identify a variety of vegetables and herbs that can be grown on-site. The landscaping crew plants and tends the garden, growing organic produce for the chefs to harvest and prepare. The garden was the result of patient feedback— patients wanted fresh, organic vegetables, and
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CTCA in Philadelphia delivered. During the spring, summer, and fall, the garden is rife with delectable items such as eggplant, zucchini, squash, jalapeño peppers, basil, lavender, oregano, chives, and much more. The winter season is prime time for collard greens, cauliflower, and cabbage. Every item grown in the garden
is used on-site to supplement the culinary program. It's local, organic, delicious,
combination for anyone who eats at CTCA.
and nutritious—a winning
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