Inserra Supermarkets
20 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Programs are Free and Open to the Public
Event Date: November 30, 2014
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HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 29, 2014 – ShopRite of Hoboken, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of health and wellness programs throughout November, including National Diabetes Awareness Month events. Jenna Stock, 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 Hoboken and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted:
Sat., Nov. 1 – CarePoint Health Screenings, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. CarePoint Health will offer free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. No appointments are necessary.
Fri., Nov. 7 & 14 – High Fiber Friday, 1 – 2 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner to learn how to meet your fiber requirements and weight loss goals in a delicious way every day.
Tues., Nov. 11 – Produce Pick, 2 – 4 p.m. This month's produce pick will be the "star" of the new dish prepared by the dietitian.
Thurs., Nov. 13 – Cook Right for Tonight Cooking Class: Holiday Meals Lightened Up, 7 – 9 p.m. With the holidays right around the corner, it is the perfect time to learn how to lighten up holiday classics with ShopRite's registered dietitian. This month's menu features citrus-rosemary green beans, maple-dijon pork roast, and sweet-and-sour glazed carrots and pears with scented honey. Cost: $10 per person. Pre-registration is required at the Courtesy Counter.
Mon., Nov. 17 & 24 and Dec. 1 & 8 – Eat Well, Be Happy: Diabetes Edition, 6 – 7 p.m. This free four-week diabetes management class is specially designed for those managing diabetes and/or helping a family member to do so. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
Wed., Nov. 19 – Healthy Holiday Cooking, 3 – 5 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian's Corner to learn new healthy twists on holiday favorites.
Wed., Nov. 19 – Allergy Awareness Meeting, 7 – 8 p.m. Parents of children with food allergies are invited to learn more about how to meet their youngsters' dietary needs safely. Pre-registration is preferred by emailing the dietitian or Hoboken-foodallergies@gmail.com.
Sat., Nov. 22 – Diabetes Day Health Event, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ShopRite of Hoboken encourages its customers and visitors to know their numbers and will have free in-store blood glucose screenings on our store's Diabetes Day. No appointment is necessary for the screening, and diabetes-friendly food samples – and coupons – will be available too.
Sun., Nov. 23 – Balance Your Blood Sugar with Breakfast, 1 – 3 p.m. Drop by the Dietitian's Corner to learn how eating a proper breakfast aids in balancing blood sugar levels and curbing late morning hunger.
Tues., Nov. 25 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kids' Day Cooking Class (ages 5-10), 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Youngsters can create and try new things while preparing a simple, healthy snack. Recipe cards will be distributed to all participants. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
ShopRite of Hoboken is located at 900 Madison Street in Hoboken, N.J. For more information or to pre-register for a session, please contact ShopRite of Hoboken's Jenna Stock, R.D., at (201) 819-4972 or email Jenna.stock@wakefern.com.
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