This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine.
If you can’t tell by now I’m into the “health” things these days and really trying to continue to make it an important part of my life. I feel so much better when I eat good and exercise. Since this is the year of healthy living for the Shibley family I am trying to implement new ideas and thoughts that I hope take hold in the minds of my family. For example my daughter encourages my husband and I to go to the gym together. When I work out on the Kinect or at home she is by my side.
For my boys sports is starting soon and I’m hoping to encourage some extra practice outside. I figure if my husband and I participate they will have a great time and get extra exercise. I’m also working on selecting healthier snacks. Honey LOVES nuts and my youngest son enjoys grapes. I’m trying to replace cereals with reduced sugar versions and cut the junk food as much as possible.
We do the majority of our shopping at Walmart so I was happy to hear that Walmart announced more than $9.5 million in grants to national organizations that are helping families to have healthy, nutritional eating habits.
The funding will support nutrition education programs, provide classes focused on learning to cook and shop for healthier foods on a budget and provide live cooking demonstrations in communities nationwide.
As part of the efforts, Walmart has tapped the expertise of Rovenia M. Brock Ph. D., aka Dr. Ro, an award-winning journalist who has appeared on Dr. Oz, The View and more. She will share steps the everyday family can take to eat healthy on a budget.
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One of the grantee’s that I am excited to see on the list is Action for Healthy Kids: $1.5 million to help increase access to healthy food and improve nutrition education at 400 schools nationwide. Program expects to increase access to nutrition programs to 160,000 school-age children. I really think that this is a great place to start with nutrition. If we can teach our children while they are young about how to eat they will grow up with it being part of their normal eating habits.
I would love to hear one thing you have done or will do this year to make a healthier choice for you and your family.
Christine L says
I like hearing about the good things big companies do. You don’t often learn of these efforts.
Beth Larrabee says
Wtg Walmart!
Canadian Mom Blogger says
I love that! We have been making time for intentional exercise nearly every day.
Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says
I love that Walmart is helping. For us, we are going to do more grilling and less “saucy” type foods. I think it will make a big difference!
Sarah says
I’ve personally been making an effort to be more active and eat healthier. I’m hoping my new habits will rub off on my family!
Kimberly M. says
I love that Walmart is helping make families healthier. I wish more companies would pitch in. We are trying to be healthier by eating more exercising and eating more fruits, vegetables, and healthier options.
Jeanne M says
We try to spend time outdoors every day and stay active. We also buy organic when we can – small steps!
zcb257 says
It’s good to know a behemoth like WalMart is giving back.
Doreen Riopel says
I was diagnosed with diabetes, so I changed a lot in the last year. Just pumpernickel or rye bread. Popcorn with no butter or salt for snacking, lots of water and my 2 cups of coffee in the morning. Sometimes tea in the afternoon. Only soy milk. Those are the only things I drink. Makes a difference in the long run. I eat my portions properly … like .5 or 1 cup of carbs (pasta, rice or sweet potatoe), 4 oz of meat ( I eat more plant protien but meat also) and lots of vegetalbes and some fruit. I brought down my numbers for good and bad cholesterol, triglicerides and my sugar levels. My doctor was so amazed.
Oh, I exercise al least 4 times a week.
Katy M says
Action for Healthy Kids is a great grantee- so glad they were chosen!
rebeka deleon says
for my kids, i always try to get sugar free!
Shirley says
That is very nice of Walmart.
Ashley Morrissey says
Wow, that’s really awesome! It’s awesome that Walmart’s doing something so important!
Great blog.
-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashleymorrissey90(at)yahoo(dot)com
Cassie says
very interesting. it’s good that more and more large corporations are taking steps toward their customers health and the overall community’s well being
Cheryl Free says
We’ve started shopping more than ever at Walmart this year. They have surprisingly good prices, even without coupons — and great quality store goods.
kymi adams says
We have and are cutting back on foods made with high fructose & sugar and we are planting our own organic veggies. I cook as much as possble using fresh local farmers produce in our community as well. Love Walmart they are always so supportive for great campaigns like this. thank you for sharing.
Kimberly says
My kids get cheese sticks for calcium and fruit every day in their lunches…they need their vitamins and calcium!! Thanks for sharing this information!
Sarah L says
Swim 3 times a week.
Thanks for the contest.
Kristie D. says
I’m reading more labels this year. And if I don’t buy it – I can’t eat it! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
gina says
My son gets a fruits & veggies during meals & for snacks, my husband & I are eating less fat & sugar.
Katharina says
I have been watching our fat and sugar intake much more closely. There are some things I used to buy that just aren’t going to find their way to our mouths again. Seeing places like WalMart stepping up with programs to help families become more health-conscious is very encouraging!
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