In observance of Coronary heart Well being Month, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host occasions targeted on coronary heart well being and adopting coronary heart wholesome behaviors all through February. The dietitian workforce will host academic occasions, together with digital cooking and vitamin courses, in addition to free, in-person ldl cholesterol screenings at choose areas.
February can be Black Historical past Month and this yr’s theme is “Black Well being and Wellness”. In response to the U.S. Division of Well being & Human Providers (HHS), African-American people are 30 p.c extra more likely to die from coronary heart illness than non-Hispanic white people. Hy-Vee is dedicated to supporting racial unity and equality throughout our eight Midwestern states and continues to work with our racial unity and equality companions to deal with inequalities in healthcare. The related and handy occasions and courses outlined beneath had been created with all Hy-Vee prospects in thoughts.
Free “Meet Your Metrics” screenings (in individual)
Know your numbers this month together with your Hy-Vee dietitians. Hy-Vee dietitians will present 1,000 ldl cholesterol screenings throughout all eight states in choose areas. Obtain your outcomes on the spot and find out how your Hy-Vee dietitian can help you in bettering your outcomes. Screening appointments will likely be obtainable on a first-come, first-served foundation whereas provides final. Sponsors are Cardiotabs, Plus it Up!, Kevin’s Pure Meals, Bolthouse Farms, and Great Pistachios.
Wellness Wednesday courses with Hy-Vee dietitians (digital)
New complimentary digital Wellness Wednesday courses are provided each Wednesday from noon-12:30 p.m. in February. Every week, dietitians will cowl vitamin subjects together with heart-healthy hummus, heart-healthy cooking oils, smoothie boosters and dietitian-approved desserts. Every class will embrace a easy and scrumptious recipe demonstration, and requires advance registration.
Freezer Meal Workshops (digital)
Dietitians will host digital freezer meal workshop courses. Register to obtain a step-by-step information, recipes, buying listing and a Hy-Vee Aisles On-line shoppable hyperlink. Workshops will embrace meal prep suggestions and product suggestions that will help you attain your well being objectives.
To study extra about Hy-Vee’s digital dietitian occasions, seek for your location.
