Hy-Vee celebrates National Family Meals Month with free, 4-week nutrition program

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -In honor of National Family Meals Month, Hy-Vee dietitians are offering a free, virtual program to customers.

Hy-Vee registered dietitian, Nina Struss RD, LD shares details about the Begin 4 Families 4-week program that will have participants working alongside a dietitian to improve the health of the entire family. She also demos how to put together a Balanced Bagel, a kid-approved snack.

Begin 4 Families is a 4-week virtual program offered virtually in a group setting. Families receive education on creating positive, balanced and healthy lifestyles in their homes. Each week’s lesson will focus on a different health topic.

For families that have especially busy schedules, an on-demand version of Begin 4 Families is available. To sign up to get the program for free, use the promo code BEGIN4FAM22 by visiting here: https://www.hy-vee.com/health/begin-program/default.aspx.

Three different sessions of Begin 4 Families will kick off in September (at 3 different start times):

9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 @ 5:30 p.m.
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 @ 4:30 p.m.
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 @ 10:00 a.m.

Balanced Bagel (Serves 1)

½ whole-wheat bagel
2 tbsp peanut or almond butter
½ banana, sliced
1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

1. Spread peanut butter on bagel and top with banana slices and mini dark chocolate chips. Enjoy!

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