What's Going on at Whole Foods?

Healthy living is essential to the Long Island family. Nutritious foods, healthy resources and exciting entertainment can all be found in one place this summer at Long Island's newest Whole Foods Market in Lake Grove, located just on the peripheral of the Sachem community. 

Whole Foods Market lives by seven core values. Caring about communities as well as promoting the health of our stakeholders through healthy eating education is just a few of the principles the company lives by. Check out some of the upcoming events at Whole Foods Market Lake Grove, promoting healthy living for families as well as local support for Long Island producers. 

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Kid-Approved Fridays: Every Friday at 6 p.m. head down to the Healthy Eating Kiosk for a fun evening for kids and parents. Children enjoy tasting various meal options that are delicious and nutritious. Kids will then cast a vote to get them "kid approved" so parents know exactly what their children will love. 

Local Farmer's Market: Every-other Wednesday (August 11th and 25th) enjoy local vendors and producers as they join at the Whole Foods Market café where they provide samples and information on locally grown products. 

Health Starts Here Tour with Tim Williams: Every Wednesday at 5 p.m. their Healthy Eating Specialist is on hand to discuss healthy living options designed to meet your personal needs. Whether eating within the constraints of a specialized diet or simply looking to consult with someone to learn more about healthy eating, Williams serves his patrons with the utmost dedication. No need to spend countless dollars on nutritional counseling, just meet their full-time Healthy Eating Specialist, free of charge.

Gluten Free Class and Tour: Saturday August 7 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday August 31 at 5:30 p.m., discuss new research on celiac disease as well as tour the store with Williams, to learn about the many products they supply for customers with a specialized diet, such as Gluten Free.

Diabetes Classes: Join their Healthy Eating Specialist on August 21 at 1 p.m. to learn more about diabetic-friendly healthy sweeteners. Taste different sweeteners that can help satisfy and reduce cravings.