ShopRite of Fair Lawn to Host Full Roster of Free Health and Wellness Events During Diabetes Awareness Month

ShopRite of Fair Lawn, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of health and wellness events throughout November, which is Diabetes Awareness Month. 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:

Fri., Nov. 6 – Snack Attack Featuring Arla Cream Cheese, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner to learn how to put together a nutritious snack featuring Arla Cream Cheese that will keep you energized throughout the day.

Mon., Nov. 9 – Balance Your Blood Sugar with Breakfast, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don’t let busy mornings get in the way of eating the most important meal of the day. Dana, your in-store registered dietitian, will be featuring tips and recipe ideas to start your day off right with a balanced breakfast.

Thurs., Nov. 12 – Holiday Baking Featuring Walnuts, 3 – 5 p.m. It’s getting nutty at the Dietitian’s Corner with a fall holiday recipe featuring heart-healthy Diamond Walnuts. Drop by for samples and recipes.

Sat., Nov. 14 – Free Glucose Screenings on World Diabetes Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. During Diabetes Awareness Month, ShopRite encourages you to know your numbers. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for a free glucose screening and get your results instantly with no fasting necessary. Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will provide information on diabetes prevention as well. No appointment necessary.

Thurs., Nov. 19 – Liven Up Leftovers, 2 – 4 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for flavorful ideas on how to repurpose leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner to create a new, lightened-up dish.

Sat., Nov. 21 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Day, 11 a.m. – 12 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.

Sun., Nov. 22 – Product Spotlight: Biena, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Looking for a new snack? Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will be sampling roasted chickpeas by Biena that are sure to please your taste buds.

Mon., Nov. 23 – Produce Pick, 4 – 6 p.m. Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will be mixing this week’s produce pick into a delicious new dish. Stop by for samples and recipes.

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.