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February is American Heart Month

Hy-Vee dietitians will provide free biometric screenings in February.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free biometric screenings throughout its eight-state region during Heart Health Month in February. 

Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free biometric screenings to customers on a first-come, first-served basis at four Hy-Vee stores in the Twin Cities.

A biometric screening is a combination of measurements and readings about certain health factors that may help in identifying potential risk factors for chronic diseases or conditions, like heart disease, hypertension or diabetes.

The dietitians will collect a blood sample from a finger prick that will be used to determine cholesterol levels, triglycerides and glucose levels. They will also take resting blood pressure, measurements of height, weight and waist, and will calculate body mass index.

The entire screening process typically takes 15 to 20 minutes and all results will be reviewed and received during the screening.

All times 7-11 a.m. at Hy-Vee locations here:

· Robbinsdale Feb. 18 / 3505 Bottineau Blvd.

· Cottage Grove Feb. 19 / 7280 E. Point Douglas Rd S.

· Oakdale Feb. 20 / 7180 10th Street North

· Lakeville Feb. 21 / 16150 Pilot Knob Road

Slow Cooker Pazazz Apple Chicken

All you need:

1 tbsp canola oil

2 – 2.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

2 Pazazz apples, sliced (additional for garnish, if desired)

1 medium yellow onion, sliced (additional for garnish, if desired)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup Barbecue sauce

¼ cup 100% Apple Juice

1 tbsp honey

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ chopped parsley, for garnish

1 cup wild rice, prepare according to package instructions

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