ShopRite of Fair Lawn to Host Wide Range of Health and Wellness Events

This May, ShopRite of Fair Lawn, an Inserra Supermarkets store, will host a wide range of health and wellness events, including those focused on women’s health and celiac awareness. 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:

Tues., May 3 – New! Meal of the Week Recipe Sampling, 3 – 5 p.m. Stumped on what to cook for dinner? Visit the Dietitian’s Corner to pick up a recipe and all of the ingredients you need to create a complete meal. Recipes change weekly, so drop by often.

Tues., May 3 – Kessler Posture Screening, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. In honor of Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a physical therapist will be at the Dietitian’s Corner offering educational tips on osteoporosis prevention and free posture assessments. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

Wed., May 11 – New! LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Culinary Workshop, 5 – 7 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 “Cookout for Kids.” The cost is $20 for one child with an adult and $10 per additional child (for siblings/kids within same family). Geared to ages 5 – 12.

Thurs., May 12 – Healthy Freezer Finds, 2 – 4 p.m. Have you checked out our new selection of better-for-you frozen foods? Dana, ShopRite’s registered dietitian, will be sampling this month’s healthy freezer pick at the Dietitian’s Corner. Be sure to stop by for a taste.

Fri., May 13 – New! LiveRight with ShopRite Adult Culinary Workshop, 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 Culinary Workshop series. This month’s theme is “Fresh and Flourless.” The cost is $20 per person.

Sat., May 14 & Thurs., May 19 – Snack Hacks: Product Spotlight Featuring Crunchmaster Crackers and Cuisinart Mini-Food Processor, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’ve got the surefire way to satisfy your snack craving! Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for samples of Gluten-Free Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers paired with a lightened-up dip prepared in the Cuisinart Mini-Food Processor.

Wed., May 25 – Power Up With Protein, 2 – 4 p.m. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for tips on how to meet your protein needs throughout the day and try a sample of new Kashi Go Lean Protein Powders.

Thurs., May 26 – Women’s Health Awareness, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner to learn about nutrition to support women’s health. Representatives of the Hackensack University Medical Center Institute for Breast Care will also be offering additional information and resources regarding women’s health.

Fri., May 27 – Build a Better Burger, 3 – 5 p.m. BBQ season is upon us! Pick up ideas on how to prepare a better-for-you burger just in time for Memorial Day.

Tues., May 31 – Free Kids’ Veggiecation® Class, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Please note that pre-registration is required. Bring in the kids for a free, interactive snacking class, where kids will be encouraged to try new foods. This is the perfect class for picky eaters.

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.mclaughlin@wakefern.com.