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February: ShopRite of Lyndhurst Observes American Heart Month with Nutrition and Wellness Events
Activities Include Cooking Classes, Recipe Samplings and More
LYNDHURST, N.J., Jan. 27, 2017 – ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, will host a variety of fun and informative events throughout the month of February, which is American Heart Month. The store’s registered dietitian, Julie Harrington, R.D., will lead each of the offerings and provide easy-to-implement advice. All programs are free, open to the public, held at ShopRite of Lyndhurst and do not require advance registration unless otherwise noted:
Every Thurs., Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 – Julie’s Walking Club, 8 a.m. Meet every Thursday at the Dietitian’s Corner for a one-mile walk inside the store with Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian. Membership cards and prizes are awarded to participants.
Thurs., Feb. 9 – Heart Smart Snacking, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, will be offering smart snack ideas including new Hippeas organic chickpea puffs. Stop by for samples.
Mon., Feb. 13 – Mediterranean Diet Seminar, 5 – 6 p.m. Join Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, for a free lecture on the heart health benefits of a Mediterranean diet.
Tues., Feb. 14 – Sweets for your Sweetie, 1 – 3 p.m. Stop by for a sample of a healthy Valentine’s Day favorite—dark chocolate.
Sat., Feb. 18 – Free Health Fair, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free health screenings will be provided, including cholesterol and blood glucose and more at the Dietitian’s Corner.
Mon., Feb. 20 – Meal of the Week Sampling, 4 – 6 p.m. Stumped on what to cook for dinner? Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for a taste of the featured Meal of the Week.
Thurs., Feb. 23 – Dip it Good, 12 – 2 p.m. Stop by and see Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, for samples of nutritious and flavorful dips that are perfect for game day and any snack occasion.
Mon., Feb. 27 – Free Kids Day Event, Two sessions: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note space is limited, and registration with Julie is required. Stop in for a fun and healthy cooking class to encourage kids to try new foods.
Fri., Feb. 17 – Teen Cooking Class, 4:30 p.m. Please note space is limited, and registration at customer service is required. Join Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, for a hands-on cooking class to gain confidence in the kitchen and learn new healthy recipes. For ages 13-18. A $5 deposit is required and will be returned in the form of a gift card after the class.
Thurs., Feb. 16 – Mediterranean Cuisine, 1 p.m. Please note space is limited, and registration at customer service is required. Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, will be leading a hands-on cooking class, focusing on the benefits of a heart healthy Mediterranean diet. A $5 deposit is required and will be returned in the form of a gift card after the class.
Tues., Feb. 28 – Recipe Makeover, 6 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Please see Julie to sign up. Julie, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian will be sharing her favorite recipe tips and tricks in the kitchen to makeover recipes. A $5 deposit is required and will be returned in the form of a gift card after the class.
ShopRite of Lyndhurst is located at 540 New York Ave. Lyndhurst, New Jersey. In addition to developing a full roster of store-based wellness programs, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian can serve as guest speaker/instructor at wellness events hosted by local organizations. For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact ShopRite of Lyndhurst’s Julie Harrington, R.D. at (201) 419-9154 or email Julie.harrington@wakefern.com.
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