Dietitians To Offer Virtual Classes

The Giant Company's team of dietitians will offer free, live classes via Zoom for families and chefs of all ages in January and February.

Produce Spotlight will be featured every Monday at noon. On Jan. 30, the featured recipe will be peanut butter and banana French toast. The January programs have focused on seasonal produce and the ways it strengthens people's immune systems. In February, the dietitians will explore red, yellow, green and blue color groups and the many benefits of eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables.

Wellbeing Workshops will also be offered. On Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., attendees will take a virtual tour of Giant's produce department and learn about the available products. Celebrate Heart Health Month in February with classes like Mediterranean Diet.

In honor of National Soup Month, the dietitians will conclude the Build a Balanced Soup series on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at noon. In February, the Build a Balanced programs will continue, highlighting ideas for building a balanced spaghetti night, salad, dessert and oatmeal bowl.

Family Meals at 5 will be offered every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Dietitians will help home cooks build easy, quick and balanced meals in under 30 minutes. Concluding January's "Take 5" themed programs, the Jan. 31 class will feature a recipe requiring five or fewer ingredients. In February, recipes will include a Valentine's Day top sirloin steak with asparagus and tomato orzo.

The Giant Company dietitians are also kicking off the new year with special classes on select Thursdays at 7 p.m. Recipes for NFL championship parties will be featured on Feb. 9, and "Ask the Dietitian" will be offered on Feb. 23.

Individuals are invited to visit Giant's YouTube channel for a new Meal Deal Series program every Friday morning. In these short videos, viewers will learn about the featured Meal Deal, as well as specials and offers in that week's circular. To access the channel, visit http://www.youtube.com and search for "The GIANT Company Dietitians."

All classes are free to attend, but advance registration is required for each class at http://www.thegiantcompanynutritionists.eventbrite.com. A complete listing of all the virtual classes and the ingredients needed for each class is also available on the event page. In addition, customers can earn 50 CHOICE Rewards points when they register, provide their card number and attend the entire class.

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