Former first lady Michelle Obama has co-founded the food and drink company PLEZi, designed to provide healthy options for kids, she announced Wednesday.
Obama said he’d be working behind the scenes to guide PLEZi’s mission, which serves as an extension of the Let’s Move! campaign to fight childhood obesity that she launched as first lady.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside — you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry himself,” Obama said during the company announcement…
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Michelle Obama promoted healthy eating habits when she was first lady. Now, as co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, she aims to give parents healthier food options for their kids.
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Michelle Obama promoted healthy eating habits when she was first lady. Now, as co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, she aims to give parents healthier food options for their kids.
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Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as the co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, which aims to market food and beverages for kids that are both tasty and healthy. The company,…
Michelle Obama launches a healthy food and beverage company for kids
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Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside—you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry itself,” Obama said in a speech at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. “I’m proud to announce the national launch of a company designed not only to provide better products, but to jumpstart…
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Junk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so much
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You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy milkshakes, but they might change your beliefs about these items, whereas shots of fresh salads and berries might not, according to a new study.
The research, which appears in the Journal of Health Psychologywas written by University of Michigan (UM) psychology graduate student Lindzey Hoover and Ashley Gearhardt, UM associate professor of psychology.
The researchers found that in adults who did not already hold strong beliefs about how foods affect their emotions, fast-food TV ads for cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and milkshakes increased…
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What Jennifer Garner Eats in a Day
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Jennifer Garner just shared everything that she eats in a day.
The 51-year-old’s favorite meals are simple and fresh.
She also shared the one food she hates, plus the dessert she loves.
Acting may be Jennifer Garner’s passion, but good food is a close second. It’s why she started her organic snack company, Once Upon a Farm, and why you’ll occasionally catch her in the kitchen on Instagram filming…
‘Human-grade’ dog food is on the rise, as pet owners ditch traditional kibble in favor of high-end brands promising health benefits
Pet owners are increasingly opting for high-end food brands.Phynart Studio / Getty
Pet owners are giving up typical kibble for food that more closely matches a human diet.
High-end brands have taken off since dog ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic.
But some experts say it might not be healthier than traditional options.
After pet adoption skyrocketed during the pandemic, cat and dog owners are setting a new tone for pet food as many opt for a more expensive fare that claims to be less processed and healthier than traditional kibble.
According to a new report from The New York Times,…