The Giant Co. dietitians spotlight summer produce in virtual classes

To take advantage of the bounty of produce available in July, dietitians from The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., created a bevy of free virtual classes to give shoppers related buying and cooking tips.

“Seasonal produce is picked right at the peak of ripeness, locking in that good nutrition and fresh flavor,” The Giant Co. registered dietitian Kilene Knitter said in a news release. “When we eat seasonally, it’s also more affordable and supports our local communities, too.”

Here’s a peek of the produce-focused virtual classes this July, scheduled in the Eastern time zone:

• Meal Solution Mondays: At noon Mondays, consumers can learn how simple and delicious it can be to make no-cook meals, like spicy shrimp ceviche and BLTs with lemon-basil mayo, using affordable products and seasonal produce.
• Produce Spotlight: At noon Tuesdays, learn simple tips and make seasonal recipes, like zucchini carpaccio and watermelon, tuna and feta salad, to make the most of summer produce.
• Table Talk: At noon Wednesdays, you will discover how some of your favorite local produce items get to your table. Dietitians will share about local vendors, such as Stauffer Huling Farms, Keystone Fruit and Soli Organic, in the class.
• Summer Smoothies: At noon Thursdays, learn how to beat the heat this summer with balanced, seasonal smoothie inspiration. During the class, dietitians will blend refreshing options, such as a blueberry smoothie bowl and sunrise smoothie.

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This July customers can also earn twice the Choice points on all Guiding Star-rated items when shopping in-store or online with The Giant Co.

Those interested can visit The Giant Co. dietitian websites at giantfoodstores.com/wellness or martinsfoods.com/wellness for recipe inspiration and resources. There is also a link to preregister for all virtual classes, including a complete listing of classes and ingredients needed for each class. Also, customers can earn 50 Choice points when they register, provide their card number, state and attend the entire class.

The omnichannel retailer serves shoppers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and New Jersey among more than 193 stores, 132 pharmacies, 107 fuel stations and more than 180 online pickup hubs and grocery delivery service. Founded in in Carlisle in 1923, the company today is part of Ahold Delhaize USA and includes Giant, Martin’s, Giant Heirloom Market, Giant Direct and Martin’s Direct.