Inserra Supermarkets
20 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Offerings are Free and Open to the Public
Event Date: February 26, 2015
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NORTHVALE, N.J., Jan 28, 2015 – ShopRite of Northvale, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of health and wellness programming, including American Heart Health Month events throughout February. Samantha Pappas, R.D., in-store registered dietitian, will lead each of the LiveRight 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 Northvale and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted:
Mon., Feb. 2 – Free Cholesterol Screenings, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In recognition of American Heart Health Month, ShopRite of Northvale is offering free cholesterol screenings. Stop in for one and get tips on heart-healthy habits too. Knowing one's numbers is an essential component of preventing or controlling heart disease.
Fri., Feb. 6 – High Fiber Friday, 1 – 3 p.m. Visit the Dietitian's Corner to learn about the importance of fiber in heart health and how to meet fiber requirements in a delicious way every day.
Thurs., Feb. 12 – LiveRight Kids' Day, 5 – 6 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration is required. ShopRite's in-store dietitian will host this Valentine's Day event filled with healthy snacks and fun nutrition-focused activities.
Fri., Feb. 13 – Sweets for Your Sweetie, 1 – 3 p.m. Did you know dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants? Stop by the Dietitian's Corner to learn more and sample a delicious Valentine's Day treat.
Wed., Feb. 18 – Adult Culinary Workshop, 6 – 8 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Join ShopRite's in-store culinary chef and dietitian in creating a healthy, yummy meal. This month's menu – themed "Good for the Heart" – featured lentil and garden vegetable soup, London broil with lemon-roasted fingerlings and Brussels sprouts, and oatmeal cinnamon cookies. The cost is $20 per person.
Sun., Feb. 22 – Get the Skinny on Fats, 2 – 4 p.m. Good, bad, healthy, unhealthy…which is which when it comes to fats? Visit the Dietitian's Corner to get all of the facts, taste samples, and pick up coupons and recipes.
Wed., Feb. 25 – Kids' Culinary Workshop: Dinosaur Party Edition, 5 – 7 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Youngsters will help ShopRite's in-store culinary chef and dietitian in creating a delicious – and nutritious – menu featuring no bake dino bites, stegosaurus turkey sandwiches and dinosaur egg fruit salad. The cost is $10.
Thurs., Feb. 26 – Produce Pick, 1 – 3 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner for samples and recipes as ShopRite's registered dietitian mixes up this week's produce pick into a sure-to-please new dish.
ShopRite of Northvale is located at 246 Livingston St. in Northvale, N.J. In addition to developing a full roster of store-based wellness programs, ShopRite's in-store dietitians can serve as guest speakers/instructors at wellness events hosted by local organizations. For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact ShopRite of Northvale's Samantha Pappas, R.D., at (862) 377-3177 or email Samantha.pappas@wakefern.com.
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