ShopRite of Fair Lawn to Host Wide Array of Health and Wellness Events During Heart Health Month

ShopRite of Fair Lawn, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a wide array of free health and wellness events throughout February, which is Heart Health Month. The store’s registered dietitian, Dana McLaughlin, 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:

Mon., Feb. 1, 8 & 15 – Eat Well, Be Happy: Three-Week Weight Management Series, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration at the Dietitian’s Corner is required. Is losing weight on your radar this year? ShopRite is here to help! Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will be hosting a free, three-week weight management class aimed at helping you achieve your health and wellness goals in 2016.

Fri., Feb. 5 – Better Big Game Snacks Featuring Beanitos, 2 – 4 p.m. Lighten up your game day snacks with healthy dip recipes paired with Beanitos bean-based chips. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for a taste and recipes.

Wed., Feb. 10 – New! Meal of the Week Recipes, 4 – 6 p.m. Stumped on what to cook for dinner? Visit the Dietitian’s Corner to pick up recipes and all of the necessary ingredients to create a complete meal. Recipes change weekly so stop by often.

Thurs., Feb. 11 – Sweets for your Sweetie Featuring NibMor Chocolate, 2 – 4 p.m. Did you know that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants? Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner for a sample and sweet treat recipe featuring NibMor Chocolate that you can make this Valentine’s Day.

Fri., Feb. 12 – New! LiveRight with ShopRite Adult Culinary Workshop: Cooking Class, 6 – 8 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration at the Courtesy Counter is required. Join Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, and Chef Melissa in creating a healthy and delicious meal as part of our new monthly cooking class program. This month’s theme is “Stem to Root!” The cost is $20 per person.

Wed., Feb. 17 – Free Kids’ Snacking Class. 5 – 6 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration at the Courtesy Counter is required. Bring in the kids to create and try new things. Kids will prepare a simple, healthy snack and will take home a recipe and other fun activities.

Fri., Feb. 19 – Produce Pick, 11 a.m. – 2 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.

Sat., Feb. 20 – New! LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Culinary Workshop: Cooking Class, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration at the Courtesy Counter is required. Bring in your little chefs for a hands-on, nutritious cooking class with Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, and Chef Melissa. This month’s theme is “P is for Pie.” The cost is $20 per child (with an adult).

Sun., Feb. 21 – Free Cholesterol Screening, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Keep your heart health in check. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for a free cholesterol screening and taste a sample of antioxidant-rich NibMor Dark Chocolate.

Thurs., Feb. 25 – New! Meal of the Week Recipes, 4 – 6 p.m. Stumped on what to cook for dinner? Visit the Dietitian’s Corner to pick up recipes and all of the necessary ingredients to create a complete meal. Recipes change weekly so stop by often.

Fri., Feb. 26 – High Fiber Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fiber plays an important role in heart health. Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner to learn new ways to meet your daily fiber needs.

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 McLaughlin, R.D, at (201) 419-9174 or email Dana.gaule@wakefern.com.