Hy-Vee Dietitians to Host Events in May to Support Individuals Following a Gluten-Free Diet
May 2, 2022 | News & Press Releases
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 2, 2022) — In honor of National Celiac Disease Awareness Month in May, Hy-Vee dietitians will host events focused on gluten-free recipes. Events will include nutrition store tours and virtual cooking classes like Freezer Meal Workshops and Wellness Wednesday classes. Good Graces, Hy-Vee’s private label gluten-free line, will be featured in each class. Good Graces offers a wide variety of affordable gluten-free products including pastas, flours, pizzas and more.
Freezer Meal Workshops (Virtual)
Throughout the month, Hy-Vee dietitians will host virtual, gluten-free Freezer Meal Workshops. For $10, individuals can register to receive a step-by-step guide, recipes, a shopping list and a Hy-Vee Aisles Online shoppable link. Workshops will include easy summer meal prep tips and product recommendations to make ahead of time to help individuals reach their health goals while balancing a busy lifestyle. Workshops can be completed virtually alongside a dietitian or on your own.
On-Demand & Scheduled Gluten-Free Nutrition Tours (Virtual)
Hy-Vee dietitians will help customers navigate the aisles during complimentary virtual, on-demand or scheduled gluten-free nutrition store tours. During these tours, a dietitian will share gluten-free meal and snack choices that can be found at Hy-Vee stores and answer questions viewers have about following a gluten-free diet. Tours are also available in Spanish, and can be scheduled by emailing Alea Lester Fite at [email protected].
Wellness Wednesdays with Hy-Vee Dietitians (Virtual)
Hy-Vee dietitians will host complimentary virtual Wellness Wednesday classes each Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. During the month of May, topics will include Hidden Sources of Protein, Eat Your Vegetables, Anti-Inflammatory Spices and Women’s Health. Each class will include a simple and delicious recipe demonstration featuring Good Graces, Hy-Vee’s private label gluten-free line. Individuals can register for a Wellness Wednesday session now.
To learn more about Hy-Vee’s virtual dietitian events, search for your location. The events and classes listed above will be offered throughout May.
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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of more than $12 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 5 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 3 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 93,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.