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Inserra Supermarkets
20 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430

Programs are Free and Open to the Public

Event Date: August 30, 2014

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WAYNE, N.J., July 28, 2014 – Savor the last weeks of summer with healthy meal planning and preparation suggestions featured in the August wellness series hosted by ShopRite of Wayne, an Inserra Supermarkets store. Led by Natalie Nachef, M.S., R.D., in-store registered dietitian, the following free events are being held throughout the month for local residents. All programs are open to the public, held at ShopRite of Wayne and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted:

Sat., Aug. 2 Slimming Summer Sides, noon – 2 p.m. Sample and learn how to prepare this month's summer side dish selection, which tastes good and is good for you!

Mon., Aug. 4Rethink your Drink!, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cool down by ditching the soda and exploring healthier beverage options.

Tues., Aug. 5 & Fri., Aug. 8 – Summer Storytime Smoothies and Snacks, Aug. 5: 4 – 5 p.m./Aug. 8: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Stop by the Wayne Public Library for storytime and a snack. This month's theme is summer smoothies. Online registration required: http://www.waynepubliclibrary.org/.

Tues., Aug. 5 – Pompton Lakes Walking Club, 7 – 8 p.m. Get up and move while talking nutrition and taking a few laps around Hershfield Park in Pompton Lakes. Contact Susan Marotta to register: (973) 835-0143, ext. 235. Hershfield Park is located on Hershfield Park Place, just off Ramapo Avenue in Pompton Lakes.

Thurs., Aug. 7 & Wed., Aug. 27 – New Product Demo, Aug. 7: 3 – 5 p.m./Aug. 27: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sample one of the many new products now carried at ShopRite of Wayne.

Fri., Aug. 8 – High Fiber Friday, noon – 3 p.m. Learn how to trim your waistline and meet your daily fiber needs. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner for some of the best-kept fiber secrets.

Sun., Aug. 10 & Fri., Aug. 22 – Go Nuts! Aug. 10: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m./Aug. 22: noon – 2 p.m. Taste these heart-healthy treats and learn about the good fats that keep your hair and skin healthy too.

Mon., Aug. 11 – Healthy Freezer Finds, 4 – 6 p.m. Get helpful hints for choosing healthy items in the frozen food department. Sample this month's favorite frozen pick.

Tues., Aug. 13 & Thurs., Aug. 28 – Produce Pick, Aug. 13: 3 – 5 p.m./Aug. 28: 4 – 6 p.m. . The pick of the week stars as a delicious fresh snack, which includes samples and recipe cards.

Sun., Aug. 17 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kid's Day, 2 – 3 p.m. Youngsters prepare a simple, healthy snack and will take home a recipe and other fun activities. Pre-registration is required by contacting the dietitian or customer service.

Mon., Aug. 25 – Back-to-School Snack Attack, 3 – 5 p.m. Give some nutritious snack alternatives a try and replace those salty, sugary treats in your kids' lunchboxes. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner all week long to preview a wide range of snack suggestions.

Fri., Aug. 29 – Build a Better Sandwich, 3 – 5 p.m. Add some nutritious toppings to sandwiches for extra fuel in the afternoon. Stop by for tips on how you should stack a sandwich.  

ShopRite of Wayne is located at 625 Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, N.J. For more information, contact ShopRite of Wayne's Natalie Nachef, M.S., R.D., at (201) 419-9165 or email Natalie.nachef@wakefern.com.

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