Hy-Vee to host heart health events in February

Midwestern grocery chain Hy-Vee is continuing to host virtual events following a slate of informative online events in January. February’s events will focus on heart health, and promote the chain’s own brand collection.

“In honor of Heart Health Month, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on heart health and adopting heart healthy behaviors throughout February,” said the retailer. “The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free, in-person cholesterol screenings at select locations. February is also Black History Month and this year’s theme is ‘Black Health and Wellness.’ According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), African-American individuals are 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic white individuals.”

Hy-Vee will host virtual events throughout the month, along with in-person cholesterol screenings.

 Free “Meet Your Metrics” Screenings (In Person)

Hy-Vee dietitians will provide 1,000 cholesterol screenings across all eight states in select locations. Receive your results on the spot and learn how your Hy-Vee dietitian can assist you in improving your results. Screening appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and can be made here. The free screenings are sponsored by Cardiotabs, Plus it Up!, Kevin’s Natural Foods, Bolthouse Farms and Wonderful Pistachios.

 Wellness Wednesday Classes with Hy-Vee Dietitians (Virtual)

Free virtual Wellness Wednesday classes are offered every Wednesday from 12:00-12:30 pm. in February. Each week, Hy-Vee’s dietitians will cover heart-healthy nutrition topics including heart-healthy hummus, heart-healthy cooking oils, smoothie boosters and dietitian-approved desserts. Each class will include a simple and delicious recipe demonstration, and requires advance registration, which can be made here.

 Freezer Meal Workshops (Virtual)

Hy-Vee dietitians will also host virtual Freezer Meal Workshop classes. Register to receive a step-by-step guide, recipes, shopping list including frozen Hy-Vee private label items and a Hy-Vee Aisles Online shoppable link. Workshops will include meal prep tips and product recommendations to help you reach your health goals. Register here.

Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states, employing over 93,000 employees.