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December: ShopRite of Fair Lawn to Host Array of Healthy Holiday Events

Happenings Include Cooking Classes, Recipe Demonstrations and More

ShopRite of Fair Lawn, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a wide range of healthy holiday events happening throughout the month of December. The store’s Registered Dietitian, Joannah Konecny, R.D., will lead the activities with easy-to-implement advice and instruction. All events are open to the public, held at ShopRite of Fair Lawn and do not require advance registration unless otherwise noted

Sat., Dec. 10 – Staying Healthy for the Holidays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner to hear about new ways to stay healthy for the holidays. LA Fitness of Paramus will be here providing information on their gym, and Joannah, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, will be sampling Kevita Kombucha and discussing probiotics for gut health.

Tues., Dec. 13 and Wed., Dec. 28 – Meal of the Week Sampling, 1 – 3 p.m. Stumped on what to cook for dinner? Visit the Food Court for samples of our Meal of the Week. The recipe and ingredients for this week’s recipe can always be found in our Meal of the Week case.

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Thurs., Dec. 15 – Produce Pick of the Week Demo, 3 – 5 p.m. Stop by the Produce Department where Joannah, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian, will be sampling a recipe featuring this week’s produce pick. Try a new recipe and learn more about this week’s highlighted produce item.

Sun., Dec. 18 – Warm Up on Cold Nights with Better-For-You Favorites Featuring Product Spotlight Al Fresco Chicken Sausages, 2 – 4 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to learn a new twist on an old favorite using our Product Spotlight – Al Fresco Chicken Sausages. Samples and recipes will be available.

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Mon., Dec. 19 – Managing Holiday Temptations with Better-For-You Baking, 12 – 2 p.m. It’s the time of year where family and friends gather and sweets are all around. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for tips and recipes for treats to help you enjoy all that the holidays have to offer, but skip the dreaded holiday weight gain.

Thurs., Dec. 29 – Happy and Healthy New Year, 1 – 3 p.m. Visit Joannah’s office to toast to a year filled with happiness and healthy habits and learn about our upcoming “Eat Well, Be Happy Weight Management Series” starting next month.

ShopRite of Fair Lawn is located at 17-17 River Road, Fair Lawn , N.J. In addition to developing a full roster of store-based wellness programs, ShopRite’s in-store dietitian can serve as guest speakers/instructor at wellness events hosted by local organizations. For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact ShopRite of Fair Lawn’s Joannah Konecny, R.D., at (201) 419-9174 or email Joannah.Konecny@wakefern.com.

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