Greaux Healthy

03/24/2026

The new Dietary Guidelines focus on healthy patterns and that starts with choosing whole, less-processed foods the majority of the time. Progress over perfection.
Louisiana Fit Kids

03/19/2026

This National Nutrition Month, build healthy habits with a strong breakfast, smart snacks, plenty of water, and more family meals. 🍳🍎💧🍽️
Progress over perfection.

For more nutritional resources for your family visit: https://greauxhealthy.org/resources/resource-library

Louisiana Fit Kids

03/18/2026

The new dietary guidelines recommend 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. Protein goals don’t have to be confusing. Here’s what they look like on your plate 👇

Most people need about 75–100 grams of protein per day.
That sounds like a lot… but in food, it’s pretty simple:

🥩 3–4 oz chicken, fish, or beef = about 25–30 g protein
(roughly the size of a deck of cards)

🥚 3 eggs = about 18–20 g
🥣 1 cup Greek yogurt = about 20 g
🫘 1 cup beans or lentils = about 15–18 g

So instead of counting grams, think:
👉 Add a palm-sized protein to each meal
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Louisiana Fit Kids

03/18/2026

Don’t miss us this SATURDAY!

🚍 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! 💪

03/17/2026

🍀 Luck be a little healthy today! 🍀
The Greaux Healthy team wishes you a shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day full of smiles, sprinkles of joy, and a pinch of good-for-you fun!

03/17/2026

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