December: ShopRite of Fair Lawn to Host Healthy Holidays and Wellness Events

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

Tues., Dec. 2 – Healthy Freezer Finds, 3 – 6 p.m. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for a variety of samplings of ShopRite’s wide selection of nutritious items in the frozen food section.

Thurs., Dec. 4 – Healthy Holiday Desserts, 4 – 6 p.m. Ban the guilt this holiday season by making simple ingredients swaps to lighten up traditional dessert recipes. Visit the Dietitian’s Corner for all the recipes and healthy holiday treat samples too.

Fri., Dec. 5 – High Fiber Friday, 1 – 4 p.m. Fiber is one of the keys to managing blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol and losing weight. Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner to learn how to meet fiber requirements every day and sample high fiber snacks.

Mon., Dec. 8, 2 – 5 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 13 – Produce Pick, 12 – 3 p.m. Don’t forget the fruits and veggies just because it is cold outside. ShopRite’s registered dietitian is mixing this month’s winter produce pick into a comforting and nutritious dish.

Sun., Dec. 14 - Power Up with Breakfast, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The holidays can be hectic. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for tips on starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast.

Mon., Dec. 15 – Right for Tonight: Healthy Holiday Appetizers, 4 – 7 pm. Drop by the Dietitian’s Corner for samples and recipes of healthier versions of holiday hors d’oeuvres and bring along favorite appetizer recipes too. ShopRite’s registered dietitian will lighten them all up without sacrificing the taste.

Sun., Dec. 21 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kid’s Day (ages 6 and up), 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Youngsters can create and try new things while preparing a simple, healthy snack. Recipe cards will be distributed to all participants. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Mon., Dec. 22 – Tips for Managing Holiday Temptations, all day. Stop by the Dietitian’s Corner for last-minute nutritional advice and tips on managing holiday food temptations – there will be many.

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.