Hy-Vee Hosts July Health Events Focused on Simple Summer Meals

Iowa-based grocery chain Hy-Vee is continuing its monthly health event series, with July’s theme being simple summer meals for families to save time and money while staying healthy. The classes and workshops promote the retailer’s collection of private brands.

Healthy Habits Menu Program

In July, Hy-Vee dietitians will lead a four-week Healthy Habits menu program for customers looking to create a well-balanced, healthy eating plan with one-on-one support from a Hy-Vee dietitian. The program includes simple, dietitian-inspired recipes, grocery lists, balanced meal plans, snack ideas and one-on-one visits with a dietitian to track progress, ask questions and help stay motivated. Register here for the program.

Wellness Wednesday Virtual Classes

Every Wednesday in July from noon to 12:30 p.m., Hy-Vee dietitians will host free Wellness Wednesday virtual classes. Each class covers the latest trending topics in nutrition, while also highlighting simple recipes and product recommendations. During July, class topics will include: Hiking Hydration with Liquid I.V.,What’s New in the Hy-Vee HealthMarket?, Summer Cool Down Desserts, and Navigating Protein Powders. Register here for the virtual classes.

Out of the Box, Into the Kitchen: A Virtual Cooking Camp

During the month of July, Hy-Vee dietitians will offer a virtual kids’ cooking camp to teach kids how to cook with ingredients to boost the flavor and nutrition of various dishes. This virtual camp is intended for children ages 5 -12. There will be three opportunities to participate in the camp: July 11, 18 and 25. Register here for the virtual camp.

Freezer Meal Workshops (Virtual) & NEW Vegetarian Meal Mini Workshops (On Demand)

Finally, Hy-Vee dietitians will host virtual Freezer Meal Workshops this July. Participants will learn about summer meal-prep tips so they can save time and money, while also improving their health. Register here to receive a step-by-step guide, recipes, shopping list and Hy-Vee Aisles Online shoppable link.

Vegetarian shoppers can register here for Hy-Vee’s new, free Vegetarian Meal Mini Workshops, available on demand for a limited time. In July, the workshop will highlight the benefits of soy. 

Hy-Vee, an employee-owned chain, operates more than 285 stores across eight Midwestern states.