LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Natural
Grocers' deep commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of
the communities it serves, America's Nutrition Education
ExpertsSM announce an expansion of its free Nutrition
Education program. Customarily available in-person, the program has
gone virtual so that Natural Grocers can help customers Be Rooted
in HealthSM while adhering to its company-wide COVID-19
health and safety precautions. The expansion includes a specially
curated guest presenter series geared towards providing essential
building blocks for improved health and wellness, as well as
personalized coaching sessions with Natural Grocers' Nutritional
Health Coaches (NHCs.)
Natural Grocers Virtual Nutrition Education & Cooking
Classes
A series of free, virtual Nutrition Education
classes will empower customers to take charge of their own health
and gain a better understanding of how supporting their immune
system, improving their diet and nutrient intake, and caring for
the environment can all have a positive impact on their health.
Starting October 7, 2020, new classes
will be available every Wednesday at 6:00
p.m. MDT on Natural Grocers' site.
During the first weeks of the series, customers are invited to
join the following classes:
- October 7, "Save Money and
Time While Saving the Environment" with Lesly Baesens, Food
Waste Recovery Program Administrator, Denver's Department of Public Health &
Environment: Discover practical tips to save money on grocery
bills and learn why reducing food waste helps combat global
warming, along with a host of other environmental and economic
implications.
- October 14, "Nourishing
Traditional Diets: The Key to Vibrant Health" with
Sally Fallon Morell, Founding
President of The Weston A. Price Foundation: Confused about how
to eat? The pioneering studies of Dr. Weston Price provide answers to the principles
of nourishing traditional diets. Learn about the importance of the
fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K2, and consuming pastured animal
products. Other topics include proper preparation of grains, the
health benefits of bone broth and lacto-fermented foods, and the
importance of dietary salt.
- October 21,
"Extraordinary Immunity" Amber Lynn
Vitale, National Educator for Garden of Life:
Establish the foundations of immune health while understanding the
connection between one's lifestyle choices and their immune system
responses.
- October 28, "Enhance Your
Immunity with a Healthy Gut" with Michele Ciancimino, Certified Holistic Health
Coach, DNA Integrative Nutrition Specialist Did you know that
the strength of your immune system depends on the health of your
gut? Learn about the connection between your immune and digestive
systems and discover simple and effective strategies to boost your
immunity by enhancing your digestion.
- November 4, "The
Importance of Nutrition Density" with Mickey Trescott: What is a "nutrivore" and
why should you eat like one? Mickey
Trescott will share an overview of how to implement a
nutrient-dense approach to the Autoimmune Protocol, which can
accelerate and expand the healing process.
- November 11, "Winterize
your Body" with Barbara Swanson,
Nutritional Consultant and Author The world is in flux right
now and you need to be on the top of your game for the winter
season. This short presentation will provide tips and tools, with
simple nutritional and lifestyle hacks, to keep yourself as healthy
as possible.
- November 18, "The 3
Types of Hunger" with Sara Lewis,
Nutrition Health Coach, Baker /Cake Artist Do you listen to
your hunger? Do you know that hunger has a lot to say to you and
your body? Learn how to listen and identify the most common types
of hunger and how to answer it at the right moment, with the right
answer.
- December 2, "Making
Space for Wellness" with Christen
Scofield, Certified Health and Life Coach Learn how to
make space in your life for wellness, so that your new lifestyle is
sustainable and enjoyable in the long-term. We'll talk about
clearing a path for success both physically and mentally, setting
wellness goals that stick, and how to look forward to a healthier
lifestyle.
- December 9, "Healthy Bones,
Healthy You!" with Carina
Toledo, Nutrition Educator with New Chapter, Certified
Nutrition Counselor, Master Herbalist Explore how different
forms of calcium affect how well you can use this essential
mineral. Join New Chapter in a discussion about the importance
of bone health, the role of calcium, and some surprising risks of
supplementation.
New classes will be added to the schedule regularly at
www.NaturalGrocers.com
Schedule free, personalized Nutritional Health Coaching
Sessions
Under normal circumstances, building a foundation for a healthy
lifestyle and keeping up with the regimen can be challenging, but
in 2020, "challenging" doesn't even scratch the surface. The good
news is that with the help of Natural Grocers' NHCs, customers can
energize their wellness journey at whatever stage they find
themselves, even in 2020. With 164 hours of continuing education
annually, NHCs are always on the cutting-edge of nutrition science,
ready to educate and empower their communities to be rooted in
health when they need it most.
Natural Grocers' NHCs now offer their expertise via free,
one-hour phone or video coaching sessions. Customers1
just fill out a simple form to request their coaching session and
receive personalized care tailored to their individual needs, as
well as a collaborative plan for success.
"We are so proud of our Nutrition Education department and the
role our NHCs play in helping our customers achieve their health
goals," explained Heather Isely,
Natural Grocers' Executive Vice President. "Although we knew it was
absolutely the right things to do, we were disappointed that we had
to pause our in-person classes and coaching sessions at the
beginning of the pandemic. While we look forward to offering these
services in person when it's deemed safe to do so, our new virtual
program allows us to offer the same level of nutrition expertise to
help our community members navigate their personal health
journeys."
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural
Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC; NaturalGrocers.com)
is an expanding specialty retailer of organic and natural
groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The company
offers a flexible, neighborhood-store format, affordable prices,
and free, science-based Nutrition Education programs to help
customers make informed health and nutrition choices. Founded in
Colorado in 1955, Natural Grocers
has more than 3,500 employees and operates 159 stores in 20
states. Follow Natural Grocers on social media
via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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individuals in states where we have store locations.
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