ShopRite of Wayne Hosts Health, Wellness Events for National Nutrition Month

ShopRite of Wayne is hosting health and wellness events throughout March to celebrate National Nutrition Month.

In-store registered dietician Natalie Nachef, M.S., R.D. will lead each of the LiveRight events and will provide easy-to-implement nutrition and wellness advice.

All programs are open to the public and are held at ShopRite of Wayne. The events do not require advance registration, unless otherwise noted.

• Wednesday, March 11 – Registered Dietitian Day: Ask the R.D., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Have a nutrition question? ShopRite’s in-store dietitian has the answer. Stop by the Wellness Center to speak with her and hear more about ShopRite’s free nutrition services.
• Thursday, March 12 – Produce Pick, 3 – 5 p.m. ShopRite’s registered dietitian will be sampling a fresh snack from the Produce Department. Drop by to taste what’s in season and take home recipes, too.
• Saturday, March 14 – Kids’ Class at Wayne Public Library, 1 p.m. Advance registration is required at www.waynepubliclibrary.org. Registered dietician Natalie Nachef will lead a fun-filled story hour and snack time focused on healthy eating at the Wayne Public Library, which is located at 461 Valley Road.
• Monday, March 16 – Eating Green for St. Patrick’s Day, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Green fruits and veggies contain a variety of nutritious vitamins and minerals, so visit the Wellness Center for samples and pick up a recipe for a green snack that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
• Thursday, March 19 – Snack Attack, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visit the Wellness Center to learn how to make healthy snack choices.
• Friday, March 20 & Monday, March 23 – LiveRight Refrigerator Case Sampling, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Drop by the Wellness Center to check out ShopRite’s new LiveRight refrigerator case, which is packed with organic and dairy-free items. Samples will be available.
• Friday, March 27 – High Fiber Friday, 3 – 5 p.m. Fiber can play a key role in keeping waistlines slim and trim, so stop by the Wellness Center for tips on adding more fiber to one’s diet in a delicious way, each day.
• Sunday, March 29 – LiveRight with ShopRite Kids’ Day, 2 p.m. Please note space is limited, and pre-registration at the Wellness Center or Customer Service is required. Bring the little chefs to ShopRite for this fun, hands-on cooking class. Youngsters will create a healthy snack and enjoy samples too.

For more information or to pre-register for a program, contact Natalie Nachef, M.S., R.D., at (201) 419-9165 or email Natalie.nachef@wakefern.com.