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February: Get Heart Healthy with ShopRite of Tallman’s Array of Free Nutrition Counseling and Wellness Events
In-store Registered Dietitian to Lead Programming
Tallman, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2017 – This February, ShopRite of Tallman, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting an array of free nutrition counseling and wellness events, including those focused on heart health during American Heart Month. The store’s registered dietitian, Johna Mailolli, R.D. will lead the activities with easy-to-implement advice and instruction. All events are open to the public, held at ShopRite of Tallman and do not require advance registration unless otherwise noted:
Sat., Feb. 5 – Free Cholesterol Screenings, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Knowing your numbers is a great step toward preventing and controlling heart disease. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for a cholesterol screening and learn about heart healthy habits and snacks.
Fri., Feb. 10 – Hippeas Snack, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Looking for a new snack to keep you satisfied? Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner to try Hippeas, a new snack made from organic chickpeas, which has just 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein per serving.
Sat., Feb. 11 – Silver Palate Cereal, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Start your morning off right with Silver Palate Grain Berry Cereal! It tastes great and is packed with fiber and antioxidants. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner to try a sample and pick up a coupon too.
Sun., Feb. 12 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Fri., Feb. 24 (4 – 6 p.m.) – Dip it Good. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for samples of nutritious and flavorful dips that are perfect for any snack occasion.
Mon., Feb. 13 – Sweets for Your Sweetie, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sweeten up your special someone’s day with treats that are delicious and nutritious. Johna will be sampling better-for-you sweet treats you can make just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Wed., Feb. 15 – Culinary Workshop for Kids, 5 – 7 p.m. Please note space is limited and pre-registration at Customer Service is required. Bring in your little chefs for a fun, hands-on cooking class. This month’s theme is “Adventures in Global Eating,” featuring a menu of Moroccan sweet potato and lentil cakes, Italian spaghetti pie and Greek rice pudding. The cost is $20 per child with an adult and $10 for each additional child.
Tues., Feb. 28 – Adult Culinary Workshop, 6 – 8 p.m. Please note space is limited and pre-registration at Customer Service is required. Join Johna and Chef Vicki in creating a healthy and delicious recipe as part of ShopRite’s Culinary Workshop Series. This month’s theme is “Modern Mediterranean.” The cost is $20 per adult.
Mon., Feb. 20 – Meal of the Week Demo, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Need ideas on what to cook for dinner? Johna will be at our Meal of the Week cart sampling this week’s meal. Pick up a recipe and all of the ingredients you need to make an easy, nutritious meal any day of the week.
Thurs., Feb. 23 – Produce Pick of the Week, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Johna will be mixing the best of February produce into a delicious new dish. Stop by for a sample and recipes.
ShopRite of Tallman is located at 250 Route 59, Tallman, N.Y. In addition to developing a full roster of store-based wellness programs, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian can serve as a guest speaker/instructor at wellness events hosted by local organizations. For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact ShopRite of Tallman, Johna Mailolli, R.D., at (201) 466-0501 or email johna.mailolli@wakefern.com.
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