ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of “New Year, New You” health and wellness events throughout January. Julie Harrington, in-store registered dietitian, will lead each of the LiveRight 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 the store and do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted:
• Walking Club group meets every Thursday throughout January at 8 a.m. for a one-mile trek through the store, starting at Dietician’s Corner. Membership cards and prizes are awarded to all participants.
• Julie’s Produce Pick fea tures ShopRite’s dietitian mixing the week’s produce pick into a delicious new dish on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by for samples and recipe cards.
• LiveRight with Shop – Rite Kids’ Day Cooking Class allows youngsters age 6 and up to try and create new things while preparing a simple, healthy snack on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
• ShopRite Cooking Class: Veggie Power Edition invite folks to join Shop- Rite’s dietitian on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m., to learn how to prepare a vegetarian meal while gaining the inside scoop on how going meatless once a week can improve one’s health. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
ShopRite of Lyndhurst is located at 540 New York Ave. 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 Harrington at 201- 419-9154 or email Julie.harrington@wakefern.com.
