Hannaford dietitians offer free webinars to meet healthy eating, budget meal planning goals in the New Year

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

 

Hannaford dietitians offer free webinars to meet healthy eating, budget meal planning goals in the New Year

 

Additional upcoming webinars include heart-healthy eating in February and plant-based foods in March

 

SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Customers interested in eating healthier and meeting their budget goals in the New Year will have the opportunity to receive free guidance and tips from registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets.

 

Year round, Hannaford dietitiansoffer complimentary in-store and online discussions. Many of their January topics – Nutritious Meals on a Budget and Meal Planning Made Easy – are great supports for all resolved to make changes in the New Year.

 

An annual New Year’s resolution surveyshows that almost half of all Americans want to eat healthier, and a sizeable share want to reduce their living expenses in 2024 as well.

 

“We try to offer practical tips that make it easier for customers to reach their goals,” said Hannaford Online Dietitian Anne L’Heureux. “Resolutions related to health, wellness, and living better can be supported by new foods and new ways of doing things and it’s easier to discover those options when you share ideas.”

 

In February, which is Heart Health Month, dietitians will offer webinars on heart healthy eating. The session sets an example for heart healthy habits with tips to make label reading easier and premade heart healthy shopping lists.

 

March, which is National Nutrition Month®, will add a session on Naturally Plant-Based: Finding Plant-Based Foods in the Aisles. This is among several sessions that empower shoppers to make informed food choices and meet their nutritional needs.

 

In addition to online events, Hannaford dietitianssupport in-store education and store tours at Hannaford stores in New England and New York. The program supported more than 200,000 shoppers in 2023. The upcoming webinar schedule is available online.

 

The top six New Year’s resolutions in a survey from Statistawere: save money, exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with family and friends, lose weight, and reduce spending on living expenses.

 

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About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets operates 187 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All are committed to offering great fresh food, convenient experiences and everyday low prices. Hannaford also is an active and committed community partner—focusing on fighting hunger, supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. Hannaford is an industry leader in sustainability with a strong commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Hannaford diverts or donates all food at risk of going to waste—sending no food to landfills. In 2022, Hannaford donated 25 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations and prevented 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills. Hannaford employs nearly 30,000 associates and is based inScarborough, Maine. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com.

 

Media Contact:

Caitlin Cortelyou

External Communications Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets

207-885-3132

caitlin.cortelyou@hannaford.com