What's Happening at Whole Foods This Month?

Here’s a look at the events happening at Whole Foods Market in Lake Grove during October … 

Thursday, October 6: Healthy Eating Tour with Christie Korth, 6 p.m.: Join Christie Korth, author, Crohn’s survivor and holistic nutritionist for a store tour focused on healthy eating and digestive wellness. 

Sunday, October 9: China Study Introductory Class, Noon: Join us for this informative introduction to the China Study, called “The Grand Prix of Epidemiology” by the New York Times.

Tuesday, October 11: Juicing and Smoothie Fasts: The Do’s and Don’ts, 7 p.m.: New films like Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead highlight juicing. Sample some delicious drinks and learn how to begin your personalized juicing program to help you lose weight and rid your body of toxins and waste.

Wednesday, October 12: Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Join us for an indoor market in our Café and meet your local farmers and artisans. Explore the unique and local items from the comfort of their café.

Wednesday, October 12: Addressing Mindless Eating with Erena DiGonis, 6 p.m.: One of the primary causes of overeating has been identified as ‘mindless’ eating. Join Erena DiGonis, LMSW for a free workshop on Mindful Eating that will teach you simple strategies to have more awareness around food and empower you to achieve any weight loss or weight management approach. It is time to create a more satisfying and healthy relationship with food.

Tuesday, October 18: The Tuesday Tour: All About ANDI, 2 p.m.: Join their Healthy Eating Specialist for an explanation of our exclusive nutritional rating system: Aggregate Nutrient Density Index – ANDI! Samples and tasting too. 

Thursday, October 20: Balancing Your Hormones Naturally, 6 p.m.: Join Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, medical school professor, author, master herbalist (AHG) for an in depth look at balancing hormones naturally. They’ll discuss appropriate medical tests to determine hormone levels, and a plethora of foods, herbs, homeopathics, and lifestyle choices that can effectively bring hormone levels into balance.

Tuesday, October 25: Diabetic Friendly Meals, 6 p.m.: They’ll be looking at different whole grains and grain recipes, then integrate grains in to some delicious recipes. A great class for all, especially for those managing diabetes.

Wednesday, October 26: Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Join them for an indoor market in our Café and meet your local farmers and artisans. Explore the unique and local items from the comfort of their café. 

Thursday, October 27: Supper Club, 6:30 p.m.: $10/person **In-Store Pre-Payment is required. Relax and let them do the cooking for an evening. Be a part of our exclusive Supper Club and get treated to several delicious courses. Learn more about our high quality standards, Health Starts Here program and experience an unforgettable meal.

Saturday, October 29: Wee Warriors Story Time Halloween Yoga, 11 a.m.: Join Wee Warriors Yoga Playtime for a special edition of kid’s story time yoga. Bring the little ones decked out in their Halloween costumes for an exciting morning as story time comes alive through engaging songs and yoga poses.