Dietitians to offer free virtual cooking classes

March is National Nutrition Month, and the Giant Company team of dietitians is ready with ideas to help make well-being easier. For nutrition inspiration all month long, community members are invited to join the Giant Company for free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages.

Produce Spotlight will be presented by the dietitians every Monday at noon. Participants will learn how frozen fruits and vegetables can add ease, convenience and nutrition to their meals. March is also Frozen Food Month, and the dietitians will highlight ways that home cooks can bring delicious and inspiring dishes to life for both dinner and dessert.

Wellbeing Workshops will be offered on Mondays at 7 p.m. The dietitians will discuss ways to improve one's overall well-being, whether it is improving physical well-being or financial well-being with tips to stretch a budget.

Table Talk will be presented on Wednesdays at noon. The interactive discussion will highlight the benefits and importance of incorporating whole grains into a healthy diet. Also, participants will learn ways to add whole grains to their meals.

Family Meals at 5, where attendees will learn how to build easy, quick and balanced meals in under 30 minutes, will be offered every Tuesday at 5 p.m. In March, the dietitians will highlight Giant's Nature's Promise line of products.

Easter Dinner on a Dime will be offered on Tuesdays at noon. With the ham as the centerpiece, the dietitians will present ideas on how to help round out the meal with sides that will not break the budget.

Also on tap is a special night of St. Patrick's Day fun as the dietitians explore festive food and beer pairings on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m.

Visit http://www.giantfoodstores.com/wellness or http://www.martinsfoods.com/wellness for recipe ideas and resources. There is also a link to preregister for all virtual classes and a complete listing of ingredients needed for each class. In addition, customers can earn 50 Choice Rewards points when they register, provide their card number and state and attend the entire class.

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