FREE Online Nutrition Education
We're now offering online nutrition classes taught by registered dietitians. Check out all the exciting class topics and availability.
View Class ScheduleYou can also contact a dietitian from a store near you to receive free handouts, recipe ideas, nutrition tips and more. Learn more
Hannaford Dietitian Videos
Nutrition Myths
Shining a light on the truth behind common food and nutrition myths.
Fuel the Family
Snacking ideas to help maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Plant-Based Meals
Fuel your body with good sources of protein.
Balanced Family Meals
Tips to build a healthy plate and teach kids positive nutrition habits.
Probiotics Primer
Your gut plays a bigger role in keeping your body healthy than you might think.
Fats 101
Not all fats are created equal. Learn to choose the right fats to maintain a healthy diet.
Food Tips from Our Dietitians
We're all shopping differently and cooking from home these days, so we asked our Hannaford Dietitians for some tips and tricks to make the most of each shopping trip.
Fruits and vegetables have valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber and also help us stay hydrated with their natural water content. If you're looking to make fewer trips to the store, keep these long-lasting fruits and vegetables on your list.
- Apples: Apples can last up to 4 months in the refrigerator. Store them away from veggies because they give off natural ethylene gas that will make your vegetables ripen faster.
- Cabbage: Cabbage can last up to 2 months, unlike lettuce greens, which may only last days due to their higher water content. Keep cabbage stored in plastic in your refrigerator.
- Carrots: Carrots can last up to 3 months in the refrigerator. To maintain freshness, wrap them in a dry paper towel to absorb moisture and change it out when it becomes damp.
- Onions: Keep onions stored in a cool space, between 30-50 degrees F, or store in a mesh bag (like the bag onions are sold in) in a dark cabinet.
- Oranges: Oranges can last up to 2 months in the refrigerator. They're best stored loose in the crisper drawer. Leaving them in a plastic bag can cause them to rot.
- Potatoes: Potatoes can last 2 to 4 months. The only potato that won't last 2 to 4 months is the sweet potato, which should be eaten within a week of purchase. Store potatoes in a dark cellar about 40 degrees F. Keep them away from onions and apples, which give off ethylene gas and will cause them to rot.
- Squash: Squash can last up to 3 months. This root vegetable, when whole, can sit on your counter for a few months without going bad.
Ask Our Dietitian
Meet Anne L'Heureux, online Hannaford Dietitian. Anne is here to help you navigate a variety of nutrition topics, including special dietary needs, weight loss, understanding food labels, recipe makeovers and much more.
Send Anne a QuestionGuiding Stars
Guiding Stars takes the guesswork out of nutritious shopping. As you go through each aisle of the store, Guiding Stars labels and signage help you identify more nutritious choices with a star-rated system – it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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