Greaux Healthy

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

True or False? 🤔
Frozen fruits and veggies aren’t as nutritious as fresh ones.

❌ False!
Frozen produce is often picked at peak ripeness and can be just as nutritious. Choose options without added sugars and salt.

Louisiana Fit Kids

03/10/2026

🥑✨ The new Dietary Guidelines are here!

The guidelines encourage choosing healthy fats as part of balanced meals because they help with brain health, heart health, and keeping you satisfied longer.

Healthy fats include:
🥑 avocados
🌰 nuts & seeds
🫒 olive oil
🐟 fatty fish like salmon

The key? Limit processed foods and saturated fats for these better-for-you options whenever you can.
Real food. Smart fats. Healthier families. 💛

Louisiana Fit Kids

03/07/2026

📢 Louisiana families: this one’s for you!
Are you trying to conceive or expecting a baby? 💙 Join the Pennington Generation Study and help researchers learn how health is passed from one generation to the next.

✨ Why participate?
• Support important health research
• Earn up to $50 per family member, per year
• Be part of shaping healthier futures for Louisiana families

👉 Learn more and sign up today: greauxhealthy.org/pennington-generation

03/06/2026

🎉 March 5th was officially Greaux Healthy Day in Lake Charles! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful to the leaders and partners who helped make this special recognition possible. A big thank you to Lake Charles Memorial Health System for their continued commitment to community health, as well as Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Brian Abshire, and LSU Board of Supervisors member Rebecca Boniol for supporting healthier futures for families across our region.

We also want to recognize Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh and the dedicated team from the Louisiana Office of Public Health for hosting the Pennington Generation study enrollment yesterday and helping advance important research that supports healthier communities.

Together, we’re building momentum for healthier kids and families across Louisiana. 💙



Lake Charles City Hall, Pennington Biomedical Research Center

03/05/2026

🥕🍎 New Dietary Guidelines, simple message:
Make whole foods the foundation of every meal.

That means building your plate with:
✅ fruits & veggies
✅ whole grains
✅ lean proteins
✅ healthy fats

Less focus on counting nutrients… more focus on eating real, nourishing foods that keep your family full and energized. 💛
Small swaps = big impact over time.

03/04/2026

🚍 The Greaux Healthy Moves Bus is rolling your way Lafayette! Come by for FREE health information, education resources & more! 💚

📍 Saturday, March 21st | 9am - 3PM
Touch a Truck
Blackham Coliseum
2330 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA 70503

Let’s get healthy together! 💪

03/04/2026

Childhood obesity is rising fast – but together we can change
the story.

Every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive.

To learn more, visit https://www.worldobesityday.org/

03/04/2026

Obesity isn’t an individual choice. It’s shaped by the systems
around us.

It’s time to stop the blame, understand the wider causes and
start changing the systems. To learn how, visit https://www.worldobesityday.org/

03/04/2026

Small shifts in breakfast routines can help kids feel more energized, focused, and ready for the day! 🥣✨ It reminds us that breakfast doesn’t have to be perfect, just built around nutrient-dense, "always" foods like whole grains, fruit, lean protein, and dairy to help growing bodies thrive. 🍓🥚🍌 Even simple prep the night before or keeping ready-to-eat options on hand can make healthy mornings easier for busy families.

As part of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center Small Shifts campaign, read more on why breakfast matters:
👉https://greauxhealthy.org/blog/small-shifts-in-nutrition-easy-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-and-families

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