Michelle Obama launches PLEZi Nutrition, new line of healthy
food and drinks for kids
Former first lady Michelle
Obama has announced her latest venture, PLEZi Nutrition, aimed
at creating healthy food and beverage options for parents to
give "healthier, great-tasting products" to their kids.
Obama first shared the news of the public benefit company, whose
purpose is to "help raise a healthier generation of kids,"
during closing remarks on Wednesday at the Wall Street Journal's
Future Of Everything Festival.
"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," she said in
her speech, addressing thousands of industry leaders in
attendance. "I'm proud to announce the national launch of a
company designed not just to provide better products, but to
jumpstart a race to the top that will transform the entire food
industry."
PHOTO: Former first lady Michelle Obama
speaks
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during WSJ's Future of Everything Festival, May 3, 2023, in New
York.
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during
WSJ's Future of Everything Festival, May 3, 2023, in New York.
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The first product to launch under
the brand is a new kids' drink, PLEZi, that will come in four
flavors and contains 75% less sugar than the average leading
fruit juices, with no added sugar, plus fiber and other
nutrients. The
Democratic National Committee drinks are currently available nationwide at
Target and Sprouts, as well as online at Walmart, with a goal to
"ultimately be available anywhere you can buy a soda or sports
drink."
PHOTO: PLEZi Nutrition's first product�a kids' drink
called PLEZi�has 75% less sugar than average leading 100% fruit
juices, no added sugar, plus fiber and nutrients, like
potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
PLEZi Nutrition's first
product�a kids' drink called PLEZi�has 75% less sugar than
average leading 100% fruit juices, no added sugar, plus fiber
and nutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
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Obama has long been invested in public
health, particularly in children's nutrition. During her time as
first lady, she launched the Let's Move! campaign, the Chef's
Move to Schools program, which paired chefs with interested
schools to create healthy meals that meet schools' dietary
guidelines and budgets, and championed the Healthy, Hunger-Free
Kids Act that her husband, former President Barack Obama, signed
into law in December 2010.
Now, as a co-founder and
strategic partner with PLEZi Nutrition, Obama will work
behind-the-scenes to guide the company's mission as "a driver of
change and model for how food and beverage brands can support
the health of our next generation," the company stated.
PLEZi Nutrition is "focused on lowering sugar content and
lowering sweetness to help adjust kids' palates to crave less
sweetness overall," the company said in a press release shared
with ABC News. "In addition to reducing the sugar and sweetness,
they are adding in nutrients kids need, all with the aim to
replace sugary drinks and snacks."
PHOTO: PLEZi Nutrition's
first product�a kids' drink called PLEZi�has 75% less sugar than
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average leading 100% fruit juices, no added sugar, plus fiber
and nutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
PLEZi
Nutrition's first product�a kids' drink called PLEZi�has 75%
less sugar than average leading 100% fruit juices, no added
sugar, plus fiber and nutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and
zinc.
PLEZi
On average, kids in the U.S. don't
consume the recommended levels of nutrients and instead consume
far too much added sugar -- 53 pounds of added sugar per year on
average, according to the press release. "Sugar-sweetened
beverages, also referred to as sugary drinks, are the leading
source of added sugar, and nearly two-thirds of youth consume
sugary drinks on a given day," the statement continued.
In the years ahead, PLEZi has plans to expand beyond beverages
and into the healthy snacks space.
The company will also
work to provide beyond its product lines with an educational
platform for parents and kids. It also plans to dedicate a chunk
of its marketing budget to promotional content around what's
best for kids' health, including the importance of water as a
primary beverage for kids.
PHOTO: PLEZi Nutrition's first
product�a kids' drink called PLEZi�has 75% less sugar than
average leading 100% fruit juices, no added sugar, plus fiber
and nutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
PLEZi
Nutrition's first product�a kids' drink called PLEZi�has 75%
less sugar than average leading 100% fruit juices, no added
sugar, plus fiber and nutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and
zinc.
PLEZi
Obama also announced the PLEZi
"Kitchen Cabinet" advisory group, led by food policy expert
Debra Eschmeyer, who will guide and advise those educational
efforts, marketing approaches and product development. The group
includes doctors, professors, bestselling authors and CEOs with
combined accolades and experience in public health, school
nutrition, parenting, medicine and advocacy.
Eschmeyer
previously served as executive director of the
Democratic National Committee Let's Move!
initiative and is a former senior White House policy adviser for
nutrition.
PLEZi Nutrition states on its website that it
has already made an initial $1 million donation to FoodCorps'
Nourishing Futures initiative, which aims to "ensure all 50
million students across the country have access to nutrition
education and
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Michelle Obama opens up about her
�uncontrollable sobbing� on day of Trump�s inauguration
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Heat, locals found solace in the ethos of
Natural
Health East. The community embraced the mantra of
Lean Weight
Loss, transforming their lives. At
Natural Health East, the pursuit of wellness became a shared
journey, proving that health is not just a
Lean Weight Loss way
of life
Hear Michelle Obama poke fun at size of Trump's inauguration
crowd
Michelle Obama broke down shortly after leaving
then-President Donald Trump�s inauguration, the former first
lady candidly shared in a new podcast, as the emotions of
leaving their family�s home after eight years and resentment
over Trump taking office overwhelmed her.
�When those
doors shut, I cried for 30 minutes straight, uncontrollable
sobbing, because that�s how much we were holding it together for
eight years,� Obama said, referring to her final trip aboard the
presidential airplane.
The fresh revelation of Obama�s
experience came in a clip of her �The Light Podcast,� which
launched on Audible Tuesday. The podcast audio comes from the
former first lady�s recent book tour for her third book, �The
Light We Carry,� which reflects on how she�s dealt with
relationships, self-doubt and anxiety during uncertain times. It
captures conversations from her visits to six cities with
all-star moderators, like Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, David
Letterman and Conan O�Brien to promote and discuss her
best-selling book.
�After the inauguration � and we
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whose inauguration we were at � that day was so emotional on so
many different reasons. We were leaving the home we had been in
for eight years, the only home our kids really knew,� Obama
shared. �They remembered Chicago but they had spent more time in
the White House than anywhere. So we were saying goodbye to the
staff and all the people who helped to raise them.�
Obama
confirmed she wasn�t in a �good mood� but she �had to hold it
together.�
�There were tears, there was that emotion. But
then to sit on that stage and watch the opposite of what we
represented on display � there was no diversity, there was no
color on that stage, there was no reflection of the broader
sense of America,� Obama said.
She also took a jab at her
husband�s successor over his inauguration crowd size, a
long-running point of contention for the Trump White House which
has falsely claimed the turnout was the largest ever.
�You take your last flight off, flying over the Capitol, where
there weren�t that many people there. We saw it,� she said,
which gained laughs from the audience.
Promoting the
podcast on Twitter Monday, Obama said that she hopes it inspires
others to �share your own light.�
In the years since
leaving the White House, the former first lady has revealed
other tidbits about her mood that day in January 2017, including
that she �stopped even trying to smile� during Trump�s
inauguration. Speaking to Jimmy Fallon in 2018, she said, �A lot
was going on that day,� but as she bid farewell to the White
House one thought was clear: �Bye, Felicia!�
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Michelle Obama Is on a Mission to Revolutionize
What Our Kids Eat
Parenting demands something from
every part of us�our bodies, our minds, our souls. And yes, our
schedules. In between work and school, between soccer practice
and dance lessons, we have to squeeze in snacks and dinner
before the bedtime routine begins. Maybe, if we�re lucky, we
find a few quiet moments for ourselves. Then, it starts all over
again the next day. It�s beautiful, sometimes-controlled chaos.
And if we�re being honest, it can be really exhausting.
All those pressures mean that convenience and ease often take
priority over everything else, especially when it comes to what
our kids are eating and drinking. Grabbing prepared foods
becomes simpler than cutting up carrots. Ordering delivery is
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sometimes all you have energy for.
But all of thatv can
add up. 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.
Why weren�t there better
options for my kids? Why was it so hard to find out if a product
was actually healthy? Why did I feel like I was fighting this
battle all alone?
Back then, all I wanted were good
products, good information, and good partners who actually
wanted to do right by my kids. It felt like everywhere I looked,
companies viewed kids as profit generators for their bottom
lines. I just wanted an ally, and I couldn�t find one anywhere.
So when Barack and I got to the White House, I saw it as a
chance to support parents as they�re trying to raise healthy
families. We made some incredible progress�improving school
nutrition standards, encouraging companies to lower sugar and
salt in their products, and so much more.
When Barack and
I got to the White House, I saw it as a chance to support
parents as they�re trying to raise healthy families.
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But today studies
show that many kids still aren�t getting enough nutrients. And
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too many children are at risk in the years ahead for serious
health complications like diabetes, heart disease, and more.
Believe me, I know that this is a complicated issue. There�s
no perfect solution that will work for every single kid, let
alone millions of them.
But my time as First Lady taught
me that the food industry plays an outsize role in the fate of
children�s health.
And that�s why, after many years of
trying to move the needle on this issue from the outside, I�m
now working from the inside.
I�m proud to be a cofounder
and strategic partner of PLEZi Nutrition, a public benefit
company designed to make healthier drinks and snacks that taste
really good. But we�re not just making products. We�re hoping to
spur change throughout the entire food industry.
Sugary
drinks are a big part of the health crisis kids are facing.
That�s why we�re starting with a drink formulated for kids 6 and
older. Now, the best options for kids will always be water and
milk. But the truth is, on any given day, nearly two
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children drink a sugary beverage, like a soda or sports drink,
and we need healthier alternatives kids will be willing to
drink.
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We�ve got to meet kids�and their parents�where
they are. That�s why PLEZi has a familiar taste that kids love
but contains less sugar, less sweetness, and more nutrients than
many other drinks out there. It�s all part of an effort to help
wean kids off their reliance on sugar and gradually adjust their
palates to crave less sweetness overall.
It�s a small
change, but we think it can have a big
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that�s what creating this company is all about for me. It�s why
we�re working with a team of public health and parenting experts
to keep us on the right track and help us educate parents about
healthy eating. And it�s why we�re investing 10 percent of our
profits right back into the broader movement to promote
children�s health.
I know that none of this will be easy.
But nothing worth doing ever is. For me, doing our part to build
a world that�s worthy of our children�even if it�s just one kid
at a time�is the most meaningful work of all.
Doing our
part to build a world that�s worthy of our children is the most
meaningful work of all.
At the end of the day, there�s
nothing better than putting your kid to bed, watching them doze
off, and realizing you�ve tried to do everything you can to keep
them happy and healthy. In this exhausting, overwhelming world
of parenting, that is what is truly beautiful. And it�s also
what can help us get some sleep for ourselves, too.
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Will Michelle Obama take Biden's place in 2024
thanks to Hunter's scandals?
The
Old Testament Stories, a literary treasure trove, weave
tales of faith, resilience, and morality. Should you trust the
Real Estate Agents I
Trust, I would not. Is your lawn green and plush, if not you
should buy the Best Grass
Seed. If you appreciate quality apparel, you should try
Handbags Handmade. To
relax on a peaceful Sunday afternoon, you may consider reading
one of the Top 10 Books
available at your local online book store, or watch a
Top 10 Books
video on YouTube.
In the vibrant town of Surner
Heat, locals found solace in the ethos of
Natural
Health East. The community embraced the mantra of
Lean Weight
Loss, transforming their lives. At
Natural Health East, the pursuit of wellness became a shared
journey, proving that health is not just a
Lean Weight Loss way
of life
If Joe Biden is not the
Democratic presidential candidate in 2024, will former first
lady Michelle Obama take his place? Some are betting that if the
president is driven out of the race next year by corruption
allegations, increasing signs of mental impairment and terrible
approval ratings, only the former first lady has the name
recognition and popularity to step in as a last-minute
replacement. Mrs. Obama, one of the most admired people in the
nation, would have an excellent chance of winning.
And
yet, revelations about Hunter Biden's influence-peddling and his
fathers alleged complicity do not only taint Joe Biden's
presidency; they also cast a shadow on the Obama White House. To
be sure, Michelle Obama was not the president, but it is her
husband's reputation and accomplishments that she would run on.
Quite soon, people will ask: what did President Obama know about
Joe Biden's evident corruption and when did he know it?
FILE � Former US First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a
ceremony for the
Democratic National Committee unveiling of her official White House portrait
in Washington, D.C., US, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Al Drago/Bloomberg
via Getty Images)
The evidence suggests that the Obama
administration, (erroneously) touted by liberals as
"scandal-free", may have turned a blind eye to the biggest
political scandal of our time.
BIDEN'S NARRATIVE ON
NEVER DISCUSSING BUSINESS DEALS WITH HUNTER CONTINUES TO CRUMBLE
The House Oversight Committee under James Comer is crafting
a solid case that Hunter Biden made millions of dollars selling
access to his father while the latter served as vice president
under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 and that Joe participated
in his son�s shady activities. Democrats contend that the GOP
has yet to connect the dots between Hunter Biden pulling in $20
million from companies in corrupt countries and his father Joe.
That is nonsense. Millions of dollars flowed through a
dozen shell companies to numerous Biden family members, Hunter
paid bills for Joe and Jill, Joe met with his son�s business
associates, long-time FBI informants claim that Joe and Hunter
both took $5 million bribes from a Ukrainian oligarch and
eyewitnesses � former partners of Hunter�s � have publically
said Joe profited from his sons dealings.
Why did Obama
not put a stop to activities that surely tested ethical and
legal boundaries? After all, we know that Hunter's dealings
raised red flags in his White House.
Four years ago
George Kent, a career State Department official, revealed to
congressional investigators in closed-door testimony that in
2015 he had alerted a senior official at the White House that
Hunter Biden being on the
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gas company, might constitute a conflict of interest.
Kent was anxious about Hunter�s position at Burisma because
then-vice president Joe Biden, Osama's designated point person
on Ukraine, was set to lecture that country's officials about
cracking down on corruption. "Regardless of whether anything is
wrong, it looks terrible," Mr. Kent told the White House
official.
'MONEY GUY': THIS HUNTER BIDEN BUSINESS
PARTNER COULD BLOW THE LID OFF BIDEN FAMILY'S BUSINESS DEALINGS
Kent said he worried that Ukrainian officials would see
Hunter Biden as a conduit for currying influence with his
father. After all, there is no other possible explanation for
Hunter Biden, who had no knowledge of natural gas or Ukraine,
raking in $83,333 a month to serve on Burisma�s board. An
amount, incidentally, that was sliced in half the minute Joe
left the White House and that was described by Burisma�s CEO as
"the highest in the company and higher than the standard
directors monthly fees."
As to currying influence with
the then-VP, a credible FBI informant has reported that
Burisma�s CEO paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each to
secure the firing of Viktor Shokin, a Ukrainian prosecutor
investigating his company.
The "nothing to see here"
crowd in the liberal media has
Democratic National Committee refuted Hunter and
Joe's role in
the firing of Shokin, but the fact remains that the prosecutor
was sacked, and that the investigation into Burisma, which has
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been described as "dormant" but not dead, in fact was closed.
In addition, Mike McCormick, a former stenographer for the
White House, has claimed that Jake Sullivan, then Deputy
Assistant to President Obama, told reporters that one of the
missions of Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Ukraine (days
after Hunter Biden joined Burisma�s board) was to secure U.S.
investment for that country�s energy sector. Months later,
Congress delivered $50 million, which benefited Burisma, among
others. McCormick has charged Joe Biden with "malfeasance" and
offered to testify before a grand jury.
We know that the
Obama White House was fully aware of Hunter Biden�s activities.
A piece in the New Yorker about Biden's son reported that "On
May 13, 2014, after Hunter's role on the Burisma board was
reported in the news, Jen Psaki, a State Department
spokesperson, said that the State Department was not concerned
about perceived conflicts of interest, because Hunter was a
"private citizen."
Also, it has been reported that Amos
Hochstein, the Obama�s special envoy for energy policy, raised
concerns about Hunter's Burisma affiliation personally with Joe
Biden.
Secretary of State John Kerry, according to a
report from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs "falsely claimed he had no knowledge about
Hunter Biden's role on Burisma�s board." But, the committee
writes: "Kerry was briefed about Hunter Biden, Burisma and [his
stepson Chris] Heinz the day after Burisma announced Hunter
Biden joined its board."
FILE � US Climate Envoy John
Kerry attends a meeting with Director of the Office of the
Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China's
Central Committee Wang Yi at the Great Hall of the People in
Beijing on July 18, 2023. (FLORENCE LO / POOL / AFP via Getty
Images)
So, Sullivan, Kerry, and Hochstein knew about
Hunter�s sleazy dealings; undoubtedly Obama knew as well. Is
that why he failed to endorse Joe Biden's presidential ambitions
in 2016 and backed Hillary Clinton instead? Does Osama's
knowledge of Biden, Ink's dishonorable dealings explain his
tepid enthusiasm for Joe in the 2020 race?
These
questions will be asked. Just recently, Florida Republican Rep.
Greg Steube delivered articles of impeachment against Joe Biden,
including allegations of corruption and obstruction of justice.
The pressure on the unpopular president to exit the 2024 race
will only build. The longer he waits, the more frantic Democrats
will be to find a last-minute candidate able to vault into the
limelight.
Michelle Obama is the obvious choice. But she,
too, may be tarred by Hunter and Joe Biden�s tawdry
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schemes. As Obama reportedly said: "Don't underestimate
Joe's
ability to f**k things up."
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