Here are some events and sales to watch for at Whole Foods Market in Mountain Brook this month:
THE EAGER PALATE: A TASTING
Every Friday 4:30 – 6:30p FREE
Friday, July 8 – Big Boy Pinot Noir Tasting
HEALTH STARTS HERE: STORE TOUR*
Friday's, July 1 & 8: Noon – 1pm
Sunday, July 17: 1 – 2 pm
Saturday, June 23: Noon – 1pm FREE
Half of eating healthier at home is knowing how to shop smart. Join on a Store Tour as we help you navigate through the four pillars of Healthy Eating.
*All Health Starts Here events will be led by Angela Byrd, our Healthy Eating Specialist. For questions email Angela.Byrd@wholefoods.com
ORGANIC CHERRY ONE DAY SALE
Friday, July 8
$2.99 / lb
At just $2.99 / pound (a $4 savings!) these perfectly seasonal beauties are yours for the taking! Stock up for Cherry Lemonade, Cherry Pie, Cherry Crostatas, Cherry Jam, or something savory like seared duck with a cherry reduction and grilled pork chops with cherry BBQ sauce. Whatever your fancy, we'll have all that you need!
BLISSFUL HEIGHTS HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
Saturday, July 9 10a – 2p (accepting appointments* from 10-11a)
Sunday, July 10 1p – 4p (accepting appointments* from 1-2p)
To schedule an appointment sign up at Customer Service
FREE
We're collaborating with our friends at Blissful Heights for a weekend of holistic health and wellness. Join Denise Ginsburg and staff to learn about the elements of maintaining a holistic, healthy lifestyle including demonstrations by:
- · Dr. Sarita Elizabeth Cox – Acupuncture
- · Rosco Hall, III – Anti-inflammatory Cooking Demos
- · Annie Damsky – "Office" Yoga
- HEALTH STARTS HERE: WALKING CLUB*
- Come join us every other Monday as we host a walk for the health of it! Meet us next to the Hanna Home Drop Box and come ready to walk the local community for 30 – 45 minutes. Come inspire, encourage, or motivate another community member. If you need to be inspired, encouraged or motivated, JOIN US!
- Saturday, July 23: 9 – 1pm
- Saturday, July 22: 5:30 – 7pm FREE
- All month
· Eleanore Lozier – Chair Massage
· Melanie Mixon – Facials
Monday's, July 11 & 25: Noon - 1pm FREE
GLUTEN FREE DEMO DAY
Join us for a delightful day of Gluten Free suggestions! We'll start the morning off with a Gluten Free Store Tour with plenty of samples to go around.
HEALTH STARTS HERE "HOW TO" SERIES: How to Build a Balanced Meal Plan!
The Foundation of a healthy lifestyle is making sure that our daily diet is balanced with the right amount of protein, fats & carbs. This class will help you understand how much of each of those you need and the best sources for them. We'll cook through easy, value-driven meal options that show you how to balance the nutrients you need every day. Come join us for this monthly series as Angela Byrd helps take away the scariness from some dishes during tasty demonstrations. She will show you how to take the fat away & start adding nutrient-dense ingredients to your diet. The class is Free but reservations are required. Sign up at Customer Service or by emailing Angela.Byrd@wholefoods.com
HEALTH STARTS HERE: RECIPE REVAMP!
Stop by our Healthy Eating Kiosk (in Produce) or email Angela.Byrd@wholefoods.com and share your favorite go-to recipe (recipes due by July 25). Angela will reformulate and post your recipe as a new and improved (and nutrient dense!) healthy recipe for the whole family. At the end of the month, two recipes will be selected, prepared & demonstrated and a favorite will be selected by customers and Team Members. It your recipe is chosen, you'll win all the ingredients to prepare your new meal at home!