Aramingo Ave. 2015 Fri. Feb. 6 Thurs. Feb. 12 Sat. Feb. 14 Wed. Aug. 13 Fun with Fats For cholesterol awareness month, it’s important to understand the difference between the good and bad fats! Stephanie will be teaching the differences and will also have a recipe featuring healthy fats! Location: ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. Time: 12:00PM-2:00PM Spread the Love Have you ever wondered what’s in margarine? Stephanie will be demonstrating how to create homemade margarine and will be sampling the new and improved I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spread. Come to learn about the health benefits of this buttery spread and try it for yourself! Location: ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. Time: 12:00PM-2:00PM FREE Cholesterol Screening Your ShopRite of Aramingo Avenue is hosting a FREE cholesterol screening! Stop by between 10AM – 2PM to discover your cholesterol level and learn how to keep your numbers within the healthy range. Location: ShopRite of Aramingo Avenue Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM The Children’s Place Preschool LiveRight with ShopRite Kid’s Day Tues. Feb. Today is a great day to bring your children to the ShopRite of Aramingo Avenue. Join Stephanie for a fun nutrition activity, snack, and information about healthy snacks. Location: ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM 17 Wed. Feb. 18 Fri. Feb. 20 Mon. Feb. 23 CHICKS The CHICKS will join Stephanie at the store to learn about heart healthy fats. They will also participate in a store scavenger hunt and help prepare a healthy snack. Location: ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. Time: 3:30PM-5:30PM Peter Bressi The members at Peter Bressi are cooking through the alphabet and they’re all the way to letter ‘W’! Location: ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM Longshore Preschool Stephanie will be teaching the preschoolers about the heart and what foods make it strong. They will then make a snack to help their hearts stay health. Location: Longshore Preschool Time: 9:30AM-10:30AM Stephanie will be teaching the preschoolers about the heart and what foods make it strong. They will then make a snack to help their hearts stay health. Location: The Children’s Place Preschool Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM American Heart Month! Call or visit our dietitian for more information. Stephanie Perez, RD, LDN 267.566.7538 [email protected] ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. 3745 Aramingo Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19137 *All program dates, times, and details subject to change. Aramingo Ave. 2015 Tues. Feb. 24 The senior at the NSCA center will join Stephanie for a talk about healthy eating. Location: NSCA Senior Center Time: 10:30AM-11:30AM Wed. Feb. 25 Norris Square Community Association Senior Center COMHAR Weight Loss Class Stephanie is hosting a weight loss class for the members of Comhar. During class 4 they will learn all about dining out and healthier cooking techniques. Location: COMHAR at Allegheny & Frankford Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Thurs. Feb. 26 Fri. Feb. 27 Salvation Army Peer Mentor The Peer Mentor Program is hosting Stephanie to talk to their members about MyPlate. Location: Salvation Army Peer Mentoring Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM Smyk Learning Center Stephanie will be teaching the preschoolers about the heart and what foods make it strong. They will then make a snack to help their hearts stay health. Location: Smyk Time: 9:30AM-10:30AM February is American Heart Month and with cardiovascular disease being the #1 killer in the United States, it’s important to know the risk factors and how to lower them. Cholesterol is naturally made in the body but also comes from foods that are eaten. Excess cholesterol can lead to heart problems and lowering your level, if high, can decrease your risk of suffering heart attack and stroke. Be sure to mark Saturday, February 14 on your calendar for the FREE cholesterol screening and to learn about the foods to keep your heart healthy. Also, schedule an appointment with Stephanie to determine your risk factors and discover ways to keep your heart strong. Free Nutrition Services: Cooking Demos ● Menu Planning ● Individual Nutrition Counseling ● Store Tours ● Weight Loss Classes ● Diabetes Classes ● Smoking Cessation Counseling ShopRite of Aramingo Ave. 3745 Aramingo Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19137 *All program dates, times, and details subject to change.