December: ShopRite of Fair Lawn to Host Full Roster of Free Wellness Events for Healthy Holidays

ShopRite of Fair Lawn, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of wellness events with healthy holidays in mind throughout December. The store’s registered dietitian, Dana Gaule, R.D., will lead each of the LiveRight offerings and provide easy-to-implement nutrition and wellness advice. All programs are free, open to the public, held at ShopRite of Fair Lawn and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted:

Thurs., Dec. 3 – Healthy Hanukkah, 5 – 7 p.m. Dana, ShopRite’s retail dietitian, will be sampling a lightened-up traditional holiday dish. Stop by for a taste and take home a recipe.

Sat., Dec. 5 – Holiday Mocktails Featuring La Croix Sparkling Water, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Without a doubt, the holidays can be a stressful time. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to unwind and enjoy a healthy holiday spritzer. These festive beverages will be great to serve at your holiday parties.

Sun., Dec. 6 – Produce Pick of the Week, 12 – 2 p.m. Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will be mixing this week’s winter produce pick into a delicious new dish. Stop by for samples and recipes.

Mon., Dec. 7 – Snack Attack Featuring Crunchmaster, 2 – 4 p.m. Does holiday stress have you mindlessly munching? Try a guilt-free snack featuring Crunchmaster crackers and pick up additional snack ideas to keep you energized during the busy holiday season.

Thurs., Dec. 10 – Holiday Baking, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cakes, cookies and pies…oh my! Visit the Dietitian’s Corner to learn how to lighten up your holiday treats with simple baking substitutions. Samples and recipes will be available.

Wed., Dec. 16 – Right for Tonight: Catch of the Week, 2 – 4 p.m. Dana, ShopRite’s retail dietitian, will be cooking a dish featuring this week’s seafood catch, which is perfect for an easy family meal. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for a taste and take home the recipe.

Thurs., Dec. 17 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Day, 5 – 6 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Bring in the youngsters to create and try new things. Participants will prepare a simple, healthy snack and take home a recipe and other fun activities during this family-friendly event.

Fri., Dec. 18 – Make Ahead Holiday Breakfast, 2 – 4 p.m. Too busy opening gifts on Christmas morning to make breakfast? Dana, ShopRite’s retail dietitian, will be sampling a crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole recipe that can be prepared the night before. Simply heat, serve and enjoy quality time with the family.

Sun., Dec. 20 – Holiday Mocktails Featuring La Croix Sparkling Water, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Without a doubt, the holidays can be a stressful time. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to unwind and enjoy a healthy holiday spritzer. These festive beverages will be great to serve at your holiday parties.

Mon., Dec. 21 – Produce Pick of the Week, 5 – 7 p.m. Dana, ShopRite’s retail dietitian, will be mixing this week’s winter produce pick into a delicious new dish. Stop by for samples and recipes.

Wed., Dec. 23 – Holiday Appetizers, 4 – 6 p.m. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for samples and recipes of lightened-up versions of popular holiday appetizers. Have your own recipe that you wish to lighten up? Dana, ShopRite’s retail dietitian, will “make over” your recipe without sacrificing flavor.

ShopRite of Fair Lawn is located at 17-17 River Rd., in Fair Lawn, N.J. In addition to developing a full roster of store-based wellness programs, ShopRite’s retail 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 Fair Lawn’s Dana Gaule, R.D, at (201) 419-9174 or email Dana.gaule@wakefern.com.

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