Inserra Supermarkets
20 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Programs are Free and Open to the Public
Event Date: December 31, 2014
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RAMSEY, N.J., Nov. 25, 2014 – ShopRite of Ramsey, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of wellness and healthy holiday events throughout the month of December. Sondra Tackett, M.S., R.D., in-store registered dietitian, will lead each of the offerings and provide easy-to-implement nutrition and wellness advice. The following free events are being held for local residents. All programs are open to the public, held at ShopRite of Ramsey and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted:
Throughout December – ShopRite Introduces "Create Your Own" Group Cooking Classes. Interested in planning a unique group activity? Look no further than ShopRite's new cooking classes, which are perfect for groups of up to eight participants. The cost is $10 per person. Please contact ShopRite's dietitian to arrange an event or for more information.
Mon., Dec. 1 & 15 – Produce Pick, 2 – 4 p.m. This month's produce pick will be the "star" of the new dish prepared by the dietitian.
Tues., Dec. 2 and Sat., Dec. 20 – Soup's On, 12 – 3 p.m. ShopRite's registered dietitian has a wealth of tasty soup recipes to keep the whole family warm as the weather begins to dip.
Thurs., Dec. 4 – Culinary Workshop: Cook Right for Tonight, 6 – 8 p.m. Join ShopRite's in-store dietitian and culinary chef to learn how to cook up some cold weather comfort food. This month's menu features southwestern sweet potato chowder, jalapeno cornbread squares and citrus pineapple fruit salad. Cost is $10 per person. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Please register at Courtesy Counter.
Group cooking classes are now available for group sizes up to 8 participants.
Fri., Dec. 5 – High Fiber Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner for the inside scoop on meeting one's fiber requirements each and every day.
Mon., Dec. 8 – Healthy Holiday Apps, 2 – 4 p.m. The holiday party season is finally here. Drop in the Dietitian's Corner for samples and recipes of healthier versions of holiday hors d'oeuvres that are guaranteed to please.
Wed., Dec. 17 – Bone Health for Older Adults Nutrition Talk at Northwest Senior Center, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ShopRite's registered dietitian will lead this free nutrition talk on the importance of calcium-rich dairy foods for bone health. The Northwest Senior Center is located at 46 Center Street in Midland Park.
Mon., Dec. 22 – Healthy Holiday Baking, 4 – 6 p.m. Simple ingredient swaps in holiday desserts will save calories and boost nutritional value. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner for all the answers and recipes too.
Tues., Dec. 30 – Product Highlight, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit the Dietitian's Corner for a taste of a dietitian-approved product that is both wholesome and delicious.
Wed., Dec. 31 – Healthy New Year, 12 – 2 p.m. Join ShopRite's registered dietitian in toasting – with a refreshing non-alcoholic spritzer of course – to a new year filled with happiness and healthy habits.
ShopRite of Ramsey is located at 2 Interstate Shopping Center in Ramsey, N.J. For more information on any of the events or to pre-register, please contact ShopRite of Ramsey's Sondra Tackett, M.S., R.D., at (201) 419-9160 or email Sondra.tackett@wakefern.com.
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