Greaux Healthy

Preventing childhood obesity for future Louisiana generations with research from Pennington Biomedical and in partnership with the state.

Louisiana has the 3rd highest childhood obesity rate in the nation, and are at high risk for obesity and the development of more serious health problems later in life, including diabetes and heart disease. Our vision is to be your most trusted partner in childhood obesity prevention and treatment. We partner with communities to expand the access and reach of Pennington Biomedical evidence-based ch

ildhood obesity prevention and treatment resources. Our initiative is designed to meet you where you are in both life and health. We recognize that the journey to a healthier lifestyle is unique for each individual, and our goal is to empower families, educators, healthcare professionals, and communities with accessible products, tools, and resources that can be utilized by anyone, regardless of location or background. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a teen, a healthcare professional, or a concerned community member, our evidence-based offerings can help you navigate the unique path to health for yourself or those under your care.

06/17/2026

🫑Happy National Eat Your Vegetables Day!
Looking for simple ways to help your family eat more vegetables without the daily struggle?

A few easy ideas:
🥕Add extra vegetables to a stir fry
🥬Blend spinach into smoothies for a nutrient boost
🥗Serve a side salad with dinner

Read our blog for more family-friendly tips on adding fruits and vegetables to your meals: www.greauxhealthy.org/blog/fruits-and-vegetables

What’s your family’s favorite vegetable? Let us know in the comments! 🥦

06/14/2026

🥒 Happy National Cucumber Day!

Louisiana summers are NO JOKE, but staying hydrated doesn't just mean drinking water! Did you know cucumbers are 95% water? Fruits and veggies like cucumbers and watermelon are delicious, crunchy, kid-approved ways to beat the heat and keep the whole family hydrated this summer.

Check out our blog all about hydrating, kid-friendly snack foods your little ones will actually want to eat. 🍉✨

👉 Read it now at www.greauxhealthy.org/blog/cucumber-day

06/12/2026

Turn your next grocery trip into a colorful adventure! 🌈

The Great Grocery Hunt is a FREE family activity that encourages kids to explore fruits and vegetables in every color of the rainbow. As you shop, challenge your child to find foods from each color group, then they can color the foods they found when you get home.

It's a simple way to make grocery shopping more fun while helping children learn about healthy foods.

⬇️ Download free today:
www.greauxhealthy.org/resource-library

What colorful foods would your family find first? 🍎🥕🥦🫐

06/10/2026

Join us in Baton Rouge for Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s 2026 Childhood Obesity Conference: Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy.

This conference brings together healthcare providers, educators, and community leaders to share innovative strategies that create healthier futures for kids.

📅 September 24, 2026
📍 C.B. Pennington Jr. Conference Center
6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

Be part of the movement driving healthier futures for kids.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/be-the-reason-2026

06/08/2026

Did your family visit a U-pick berry farm this weekend? 🫐

If you came home with more berries than you can eat right away, don't let them go to waste! Freeze them now and use them later!

✅ Wash and dry your berries
✅ Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (1 paper per layer of berries)
✅ Spread 1 layer of berries on the pan and freeze them for 3+ hours
✅ Transfer the berries to a freezer-safe bag for storing

This helps prevent berries from sticking together, making it easy to grab just what you need later. Frozen berries are perfect for smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, baking, and quick snacks.

Save this post for your next berry-picking trip and share it with a fellow berry lover! 💜

06/05/2026

Is your school interested in participating in the Greaux Healthy School Health Program? Your school could qualify for up to $2,000 in support through our Community Action Projects!

There's still time to apply for:
💵 Up to $2,000 for your school
💻 Ready-to-use digital resources
🧑‍🏫 Professional development & technical support

The application period ends on June 15, 2026. 🪧This is your sign to apply now!

🔗 www.greauxhealthy.org/school-cap

06/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us at the Louisiana Department of Education’s Teacher Leader Summit in New Orleans last week!

We loved connecting with educators from across the state and sharing how Greaux Healthy is helping schools support student health and wellness.

Together, we can help Louisiana’s children build healthy habits that last a lifetime. 💜💛

Schools participating in the Greaux Healthy School Health Program may be eligible for additional support: www.greauxhealthy.org/school-cap

06/01/2026

🫐 43 calories. Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Fiber. And they taste like summer. 🫐

June is peak blueberry season, which means right now is the best time to get them. Louisiana has some amazing local farms where you can pick your own. Find a farm near you and plan a family trip to experience fresh Louisiana blueberries! 🫐

👉 https://www.explorelouisiana.com/articles/visit-louisianas-pick-your-own-farms

Have you ever gone blueberry picking in Louisiana? Where's your favorite spot? 👇

05/29/2026

🚍 Did you miss the Greaux Healthy Road Sheaux? We traveled across Louisiana, visiting 34 parishes in all 9 LDH regions! Every single stop reminded us why this work matters.

This is just a little glimpse of the people and places that made the Road Sheaux so special. Thank you, Louisiana. 🙏

Want to bring Greaux Healthy to your community? Learn more or request a Healthy Moves bus visit: www.greauxhealthy.org/road-sheaux

05/27/2026

Did you miss Greaux Healthy on Day 1 of the Teacher Leader Summit yesterday in New Orleans? 👋

Stop by Booth 809 today or tomorrow to meet our team and learn about our School Health Program that helps YOUR students build healthier habits, in the classroom and beyond. 🌱🍎

📍 New Orleans, Teacher Leader Summit, Booth 809

www.greauxhealthy.org/educator-hub

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