July 7th 2023.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has been advocating for healthier foods since her time in the White House. From her work on the garden at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to her Let's Move campaign and the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, Obama has been leading the charge in fighting childhood obesity. Her commitment to the country's children had the platform of her former title, but her dedication to educating parents about the dangers of processed foods was rooted in her own experience.
According to Insider, her journey began due to her busy schedule and the need for quick food options. “Grabbing prepared foods becomes simpler than cutting up carrots. Ordering delivery is sometimes all you have energy for,” she said. “I still remember taking one of my girls for a well-child visit and having the doctor tell me that all those simple choices I was making were negatively impacting her health. It was one of the worst feelings I’ve had as a parent — and one of the biggest wake-up calls of my life. I was a little scared, and also a little exasperated.”
Now, as the co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, a food and beverage company that offers healthy drinks and snacks for kids, Obama said she can see the problem and solutions from the inside. “There’s no perfect solution that will work for every single kid, let alone millions of them,” she said. “But my time as first lady taught me that the food industry plays an outsize role in the fate of children’s health.”
PLEZi has grown to include Target, Walmart, and Sprouts and is transparent about the impact of sugar and other additives on its labels. The signature drinks boast 75% less sugar than the average children’s drink with zero added sugars, making it a great choice for health-conscious parents. With PLEZi Nutrition, Michelle Obama is continuing to strive for healthier food options for the nation's children.
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