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Off to a good start: Preconception
Start ensuring a healthy future for your baby,
even before you conceive
The Pre-Pregnancy Cleanse
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The right weight
The bottom line on weight gain
Where does all the baby weight go?
Body mass index
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The do’s
Eat organic
Eat just enough
Get sufficient protein
Focus on fruits, veggies, & grains
Smart supplements
Bone up on your calcium needs
Go fish
For vegan mamas
Anti-nausea tips
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Mommy Mocktails
Pear“tini”
Mango“tini”
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Healthy Recipes for a Happy Mama
Creamy Vanilla Pear Smoothie
Happy Baby’s Great Greens Smoothie
Happy Tot™ Sweet Potato Muffins
Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
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Why Organic?
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Off to a Good Start:
Preconception
Start ensuring a healthy future for your baby,
even before you conceive
Some nutrients are thought to support fertility, while
others are so important for developing babies that it’s
recommended you have a good supply from the very first
day of your pregnancy. If you’re trying to become pregnant,
it’s a good idea to take a prenatal vitamin each day. Here
are some vitamins and minerals of particular interest
before (and during) pregnancy:
Antioxidants – Prevent cell damage that may play a role in
infertility. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
are highest in antioxidants like selenium, vitamin E and
vitamin C.
Folic Acid – Prevents neural tube defects like spina bifida.
The body won’t store up extra folic acid – you need it
every day. Since its role in fetal development is so early
in pregnancy it’s recommended that all women of childbearing age get at least 400 mcg per day. It’s in prenatal
vitamin supplements, and also found in fortified grains
and cereals, leafy greens (e.g., spinach), broccoli, oranges,
beans, peas, and peanuts.
Zinc – This mineral plays a role in sperm production
by men, and ovulation and fertility in women. It’s
recommended that you get 15mg per day. Good sources
include beef, lamb, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, spinach,
broccoli, peas, and leafy greens.
Iron – Pregnant women are at risk for becoming irondeficient and anemic. By making sure you have good
sources of iron in your diet now, you can start with a good
supply of this important mineral. Food sources include:
lean red meats, beans, tofu, fortified cereals, leafy greens,
and shitake mushrooms.
The Pre-Pregnancy Cleanse
Many of the chemicals in the environment and toxins in
the food supply accumulate in the body in fatty tissues.
This means that exposures to chemicals before conception
may cause Baby to be exposed as well. Now’s a great
time to clean up your diet and immediate surroundings in
preparation for pregnancy. Here are some great first steps:
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Eat organic!
Reduce your exposure to synthetic pesticides, synthetic
hormones and antibiotics by choosing organic foods.
Avoid mercury
Steer clear of these fish which are highest in the
contaminant methylmercury which can build up in your
body and cause neurological damage: tilefish, king
mackerel, swordfish, and shark. Instead, choose these
safe, low-mercury fish (the ones with a * are particularly
rich in omega-3 fatty acids): Anchovies*, Catfish, Flounder,
Halibut* (limit to fewer than 6 servings per month),
Herring*, North Atlantic Mackeral*, Pollack, Salmon*,
Sardines*, Shrimp, Tilapia, Trout*, Tuna (canned, chunk
light*; limit to fewer than 2 cans per week)
Choose kitchen plastics carefully
Avoid polycarbonate plastic, the hard clear plastic coded
with the number 7 that may leach a hormone-disrupting
chemical called BPA into foods and drink. Instead, choose
safer plastics like those labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5, and
never put plastics in the microwave. Better yet: avoid
plastics in favor of stainless steel, aluminum, and glass.
Avoid the artificial
Chemical additives like artificial colors (e.g., Blue 1,
Red 40) and artificial sweeteners (e.g., aspartame,
acesulfame K) are best avoided during pregnancy, so why
not start cleaning them out of your diet now? Besides,
these ingredients tend to be found in foods with limited
nutritional value like junky snack foods, sweetened cereals,
and “diet” foods. Go for whole and natural nutrient-packed
foods instead.
Test your drinking water
Most municipal tap water is considered safe, however
studies indicate some sources may have contaminants like
chlorine, bacteria, and industrial chemicals. Plus, old pipes
may leach lead into your water. Pick up a simple hometesting kit at your local hardware store and test your water
for safety. If you have a well that provides your drinking
water, a licensed well contractor can test both the well and
the pump for contamination.
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The Right Weight
Give yourself a pre-pregnancy diet makeover!
The eating style that’s recommended in pregnancy
is basically the same as the one all adults should be
consuming - fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean
proteins, healthy fats, not too much refined sugar or
processed foods. If this doesn’t sound like your diet, don’t
wait until you see a positive pregnancy test to do a diet
overhaul. Start today and you’ll have time to ease into
these healthy habits:
A healthy diet during pregnancy will help mama gain
just the right amount of weight to support baby’s growth
and development.
• Aim for a healthy weight with a balanced diet and
moderate exercise
Weight gain recommendations are based on your prepregnancy weight.Women who are overweight or obese
don’t need to accumulate as many fat reserves, so their
weight gain recommendations are lower. Women who
are underweight may need additional stored energy, so
it’s recommended that they gain more weight. See the
table below for details about healthy weight gain during
pregnancy. If you’re carrying twins or triplets, talk to your
doctor or midwife about how much weight you should try
to gain.
• Eat whole foods; avoid highly processed foods
• Wean off high amounts of caffeine (i.e., more than 2
cups of coffee per day)
• Seek help for a dependency on alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs
Some of the weight gained in pregnancy is actual baby
weight — the weight of your baby’s developing body. Other
weight comes from amniotic fluid, extra blood to support
your body’s needs, and extra fat to provide energy for the
amazing task at hand.
• Talk to a professional about an eating disorder
Pre-pregnancy
weight (BMI)
Total weight gain Weekly weight gain 2nd
1st Trimester
& 3rd Trimester
Normal
Less than 5 lbs.
Slightly less than 1 lb.
5 to 10 lbs.
1 lb.
Less than 5 lbs.
2/3 lb.
Less than 5 lbs.
1/2 lb.
(18.5-24.9)
Underweight
Overweight
Obese
(<18.5)
(25-29.9)
(30)
Pre-pregnancy
weight (BMI)
Total pregancy
weight gain
Normal
25-35 lbs.
(18.5-24.9)
Underweight
Overweight
Obese
(30)
(<18.5)
28-40 lbs.
(25-29.9)
15-25 lbs.
11-20 lbs.
Your doctor or midwife will check your weight periodically
throughout pregnancy. If he or she is concerned, you’ll be
advised to cut back on extra calories in your diet, or to be
more active with regular light to moderate exercise.
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The do’s:
Grow a healthy, happy baby
with a healthy diet
Avoiding excess weight gain is important, because too
much weight in pregnancy may result in:
• An increase in your risk of gestational diabetes
• More stretch marks, varicose veins and backaches
• Elevated blood pressure
• A larger size baby, resulting in a more difficult delivery
& recovery after birth
• A more difficult time losing the weight
The bottom line on weight gain
It’s important to keep it under control, but there’s no need
to obsess. Eat right, stay as active as you can, and your
weight should stay in an ideal range.
Where does all the baby weight go?
As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.” When you’re
pregnant, your diet not only supplies you with sustenance
and health, but it supplies the baby, too. Here are prenatal
eating tips to help you create the optimal diet for you and
your baby.
Eat organic
Organic foods are grown without the use of chemical
pesticides, chemical fertilizers, synthetic hormones,
antibiotics, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
By choosing organic foods, you reduce your exposure
to pesticides and other chemicals, and you reduce your
baby’s exposure, too. Given how vulnerable developing
babies are to toxic exposures, many experts believe that
pregnancy is a most crucial time for choosing organics
over conventionally produced foods. See “why organic?”
For more information.
Blood volume increase Maternal fluid
3.5 lbs. 3 lbs.
Eat just enough
Make food choices with your baby in mind, but don’t “eat
for two” — you’ll eat too much! During the 1st trimester
your body doesn’t need extra calories (Baby is only the
size of a shrimp!) During the 2nd and 3rd trimesters you
do need 300 extra calories per day. You may be surprised
to learn that it’s not so much extra food. Here are ideas for
300-calorie additions to your daily diet:
UterusMaternal fat stores
2 to 3 lbs.
8 to 10 lbs.
• 8 oz low fat yogurt with ¼ cup low fat granola
BabyPlacenta
7 to 8.5 lbs.
1.5 lbs.
Breasts Amniotic fluid
1 to 3 lbs.
2 lbs.
Total 28 to 35 lbs.
Body mass index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on
height & weight that applies to both adult men and women.
You can easily compute your BMI by using the online
calculator at nhlbisupport.com/bmi/, The National Heart,
Lung, & Blood Institute is a part of the National Institutes of
Health, US Dept. of Health and Human Services.
BMI categories
Underweight = < 18.5
Normal weight = 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight = 25 - 29.9
Obesity = 30 or greater
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• 1 tbsp. peanut butter on 1 slice whole wheat toast
with 1 cup skim milk
• ½ cup premium ice cream
• 1 oz cheddar cheese and ¼ cup hummus (chickpea
spread) with 8-10 wheat crackers
• 1 oz pretzels with an apple and 1 cup low fat
chocolate milk
• Granola bar with an orange and ½ cup low fat milk
• 1 oz (about 15-20 halves) walnuts with ¼ cup raisins
& 1 chocolate kiss or a few chocolate chips
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Get sufficient protein
It’s essential for maintaining your muscles and growing
tissue like the placenta and umbilical cord. Choose 3
servings of protein rich foods each day during the 2nd and
3rd trimesters when your body needs at least 60 grams
of protein each day. Many protein rich foods like beef,
shellfish and chickpeas, are also good sources of zinc,
an important mineral. Here are examples of one serving
of protein foods. (Non-meat sources tend to contain
less protein so the serving size is larger to meet the
recommended intake.)
• 2 ½ to 3 oz poultry, pork, or beef
• 3 to 3 ½ oz fish or shrimp (equivalent to about
14 large shrimp)*
• 7 egg whites
• 3 whole eggs plus 1 white
• 1 cup egg substitute
• 2 ½ cups (20 ounces) of milk
• 2 cups yogurt
• 3 oz aged cheese (e.g., Cheddar, swiss)
• ¾ cup cottage cheese
• 9 oz (1 cup) tofu
• 1 ½ cups beans or chickpeas
Focus on fruits, veggies & grains
Just as before you’re pregnant, these healthy foods
should make up the foundation of your daily diet during
pregnancy. Be sure to include sources of beta carotene,
a powerful antioxidant found in yellow and orange foods
like yellow squash, papaya, apricots, pumpkin, cantaloupe,
sweet potatoes, and carrots. Eat sources of vitamin c, too.
This antioxidant is not only good for the immune system
but it also helps your body absorb iron. Sources include
citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, tangerine, orange or
grapefruit juices, tomatoes and tomato products,
and potatoes.
Smart supplements
Certain vitamins and minerals are so essential that most
practitioners recommend supplements to ensure proper
intake. These include:
Folic acid
Required for the development of your baby’s neural tube
– the tissues that become the brain and spinal cord. You
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need 600 to 800 micrograms of folic acid each and every
day, the amount provided by prenatal vitamins. (If you’re not
taking a prenatal multivitamin, ask your doctor or midwife
about taking a folic acid supplement.)
Iron
Produces hemoglobin, which carries the oxygen in your
blood to your body tissues. A deficiency causes anemia
(you should be tested for this during your 2nd trimester).
You need between 15 and 30 milligrams of iron per day –
a recommendation that may be difficult to meet with your
diet alone. Most prenatal vitamins contain 60 mg.
Choline
This essential nutrient plays a crucial role in baby’s brain
development, so your needs are higher in pregnancy and
while you are breastfeeding. Choline is found in eggs,
certain meats, and fortified foods. Choose a prenatal
vitamin supplement which contains choline.
Bone up on your calcium needs
Calcium strengthens bones and teeth – both yours and
baby’s. It may also prevent high blood pressure. You need
1000 to 1500 milligrams per day – not too much different
than your requirements before pregnancy. Your prenatal
vitamin will provide about 400 to 500 milligrams. In your
diet, aim for four servings of calcium-rich foods like low fat
milk (including lactose free milk), yogurt, cheese, fortified
cereals and juices.
• Choose calcium-rich snacks like string cheese, low fat
yogurt, or smoothies made with frozen fruit and low
fat yogurt.
• Instead of coffee, try a decaf latte or a steamed skim milk.
• Have some chocolate milk when you’re craving sweets.
• Top a potato or bowl of soup with shredded low
fat cheese.
• Try cottage cheese topped with granola for a
tasty breakfast.
• Make an easy dip for veggies – add fresh herbs to
plain yogurt.
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Go fish
Many varieties of fish provide DHA, an essential omega-3
fatty acid which will be a major building block for baby’s
brain and eyes. Choose these safe, low-mercury fish.
• Anchovies*
• Catfish
• Flounder
• Halibut* (limit to fewer than 6 servings per month)
• Herring*
• Mackeral* (north atlantic mackeral, not king mackeral
which is highest in mercury)
• Pollack
• Salmon*
• Sardines*
• Shrimp
• Tilapia
• Trout*
• Tuna (canned, chunk light*; limit to fewer than 2 cans
per week)
* Particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids
To settle the stomach – anti-nausea tips
Being pregnant is an exciting and joyful adventure.
Unfortunately, for some of us it can also be a bit
nauseating! If you’re feeling queasy, here are some tips
that may help:
Avoid hunger — Dips in blood sugar can only make nausea
worse. Try to eat a little something every couple of hours. It
may help to keep pretzels or crackers by your bed so that
you can eat before you even get out of bed in the morning.
Bubbles! – If you have indigestion the bubbles in seltzer or
all-natural soda may help to settle your stomach.
Get some exercise — You may be feeling that you can’t
even get up from the couch, much less “exercise” but once
you get out there on a walk or hop on a stationary bike or
do a prenatal yoga class you’ll understand why we suggest
it. Even just a few minutes of light activity can help with
nausea and also boost your energy level.
Sour fruits – Many women find that sour tasting fruity
flavors help to ease nausea, particularly if the nausea is
accompanied by a bad taste in your mouth. Try lemonade
or sour apple organic lollypops, for example.
Starch yourself — Starchy foods like baked potatoes and
rice are usually well tolerated. If you prefer something
crunchy, pretzels or potato chips may hit the spot.
The nose knows – Avoid smells that turn your stomach, and
keep things that have a fresh scent nearby. Take a whiff of
a cut lemon, a slice of ginger, or a sprig of rosemary when
you need something more pleasant to smell.
For vegan mamas
If you eat zero animal products (i.e., no meat, no milk,
no eggs) you need supplemental vitamin B12 during
pregnancy. Seek out good sources including fortified
cereals, fortified soy milks, and nutritional yeast, and ask
your ob or midwife if you should be taking a supplement.
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Mommy
Mocktails
Healthy Recipes
for a Happy Mama
Alcohol may be on the not-allowed list for now, but that
doesn’t mean you have to skip celebrations! Try some of
Creamy Vanilla Pear Smoothie
4 oz. organic vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup organic milk
1-2 pouches of Happy Baby™ Starting Solids Pear
1 ripe banana
Dash of cinnamon
these innovative “mocktails”, developed by Happy Mama™
Hillary Berman. After your baby arrives, you can substitute
a sparkling wine for the apple cider or soda.
Pear“tini”
1 part Happy Baby™ Starting Solids pear
3 parts sparkling apple cider
Diced pears (garnish in bottom of glass)
Add ingredients to blender and puree until smooth.
Mango“tini”
Happy Baby’s Great Greens Smoothie
3 oz. Happy Baby™ Simple Combos Spinach, Mango &
Pear or Happy Tot™ Spinach, Mango & Pear
1 medium or small banana
2 tbsp. non-fat vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp. non-fat plain yogurt (for sweeter taste, substitute
plain yogurt with 2 tbsp. vanilla yogurt)
1 cup pineapple coconut juice (add more or less juice to
alter consistency)
1 part Happy Baby™ Starting Solids mango
3 parts lemon-lime soda
Diced mangos (garnish in bottom of glass)
After baby is born, substitute champagne for cider
and lemon-lime soda.
Created by Happy Mama Nicole Auker
Blend all ingredients until the desired consistency is
reached. Yield: 16 oz.
Created by Happy Mama Rose Maizner
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Happy Tot™ Sweet Potato, Apple,
Carrot & Cinnamon Muffins
1 cup quick-cook oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup organic cane sugar
1/2 cup organic milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 Happy Tot™ Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple &
Cinnamon pouches
1 Happy Baby™ Starting Solids Pear pouch
4 tbsp. organic butter, unsalted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup raisins (optional)
Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup low-fat organic cream cheese, softened
2-3 oz. of Happy Tot™ Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple,
& Cinnamon
1 small bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
1-2 tsp. flax seed, optional
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese and Happy
Tot™ Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, & Cinnamon until well
combined. Fold in chives. Spread cream cheese mixture on
top of mini bagels, crackers or celery sticks. For an extra
health serving, sprinkle flax seeds on top. For a chocolate
topping substitute ½ Dutch unsweetened cocoa powder &
½ cup of powdered sugar for the Happy Tot™ and chives
Created by Happy Mama Trina O’Boyle
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a standard
12-muffin pan or line with paper cups. In a bowl, combine
oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and
sugar. Mix well and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together
Happy Baby™ Starting Solid Pears pouch, Happy Tot™
Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple & Cinnamon pouches, egg,
milk, vanilla extract, and oil. Add the flour mixture and mix
just until the ingredients are moistened. If using raisins,
gently fold in until combined. Fill each muffin cup about
2/3 full with batter. Bake 20 minutes or until done. Makes
12 muffins or 24 mini muffins.
Created by Happy Mama Nicole Auker
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Why organic?
By Amy Marlow, MPH, RD, CDN
Has a trip to the grocery store ever left you wondering:
Is buying organic really worth the higher price? And what
does “all natural” really mean anyway? The variety of
“green” products has skyrocketed with options ranging
from organic skincare lines to biodynamically grown jams.
No wonder consumers are confused by the terminology
and benefits of these products. Is this just another fad?
What is “organic”?
Organic food is generally described in terms of what it is
not. It is not produced or grown with the use of synthetic
chemicals, fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones,
genetically modified seeds (GMOs) or pesticides. On
the other hand, conventional farming, with its focus on
producing large quantities of food as cheaply as possible
has led to a pesticide-laden food market. Organic farming
is more labor-intensive and less efficient than modern
conventional farming and this usually means higher prices
at the grocery store. But despite the higher cost, many
people, myself included, believe that the benefits of eating
organic food more than justify the higher cost.
We challenge you to incorporate more organic foods into
your and your family’s daily diet. You will be helping to cut
your family’s exposure to chemicals while developing their
taste for whole foods. And who knows? You may even see
other positive changes – more energy and vitality, more
enjoyment of your food. Personally, we think that’s worth
every penny!
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Organic benefits
Among the many benefits of eating organic food, the
most cited one is that eating organic food reduces your
exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals. University
of Washington scientists1 found that when they compared
preschoolers who consumed only organic foods to a
group who only consumed conventional foods over a
24-hour period, the conventional food group had about 9
times more pesticide residues in their urine. Even more
troubling was that the conventional group had levels that
far exceeded the guidelines set by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Conversely, the children in the
organic food group had pesticide levels well within the
accepted EPA guidelines.
Another potential benefit is the nutritional value of
organically grown foods. Some studies2-5 show that organic
produce contains more antioxidants , particularly healthprotective flavonoids – in some cases 10 times more than
conventionally grown varieties.
1. Curl, Cynthia L., Richard A Fenske, and Kai Elgethun. “Organophosphorus pesticide exposure
of urban and suburban preschool children with organic and conventional diets.” Environ Health
Perspect. 2003 March; 111(3): 377–382.
2. Mitchell, Alyson E. et al. “Ten-Year Comparison of the Influences of Organic and Conventional
Crop Management Practices on the Content of Flavonoids in Tomatoes.” J Agric Food Chem.
Epub 2007 June 23.
3. Hunter, D et al. “Evaluation of the micronutrient composition of plant foods produced by organic and conventional agricultural methods.” Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2011 Jul; 51(6): 571-82.
4. Wang, SY et al. “Fruit quality, antioxidant capacity, and flavonoid content of organically
and conventionally grown blueberries.” J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Jul 23; 56(14): 5788-94.
Epub 2008 Jul 1.
5. Carbonaro, M et al. “Modulation of antioxidant compounds in organic vs conventional fruit
(peach, Prunus persica L., and pear, Pyrus communis L.)” J Agric Food Chem. 2002 Sep 11;
50(19): 5458-62.
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Nutrition Advisor
Amy N. Marlow, MPH, RD, CDN
Amy is a registered dietitian (RD) and New York State
certified nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of
Delaware and completed her dietetics training at the
University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.
She also has a Master of Public Health degree from the
University of Maryland.
Amy worked as a pediatric dietitian at Georgetown
University Medical Center in Washington DC, where she
provided nutrition care in the pediatric oncology unit,
high-risk obstetrics ward, and the pediatric and neonatal
intensive care units. She has also consulted for a youth
development program for underprivileged teens called
Brainfood, and the National Cancer Institute’s
5-A-Day program.
In addition to her work with Happy Family™, Amy currently
helps manage a Fortune 100 company’s employee
wellness program and serves on the Board of the Pediatric
Nutrition Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics. She has been published as a health writer and
has presented on a variety of nutrition and health topics.
Amy is the proud mother of Noah, Alana, and Jonah.
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Making a Difference
Project Peanut Butter
Project Peanut Butter was founded by Mark Manary, a
pediatrician who is saving the lives of starving children in Africa
with a revolutionary 10-week therapeutic program based on
peanut butter. His Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)
called Chiponde could become a worldwide standard of care.
The success rate of Dr. Manary’s treatment, which can be
administered right in a child’s own home, is 95%—compared
to 25% for traditional methods which involve traveling great
distances to clinics for treatment.
FEED Projects
www.feedprojects.com
In 2006, Lauren Bush Lauren visited countries in Asia, Latin
America, and Africa with the United Nations World Food
Programme. Lauren saw firsthand the deep poverty and hunger
plaguing these countries, and it inspired her to start FEED
Projects. FEED creates quality artisan-made products using
environmentally-friendly materials that help feed the world by
donating a portion of the profits to organizations all over the
world that work to fight hunger and malnutrition, especially in
children. FEED has donated over $6 million and 60 million meals
to date!
Spoon Foundation
Every time a parent buys a Happy Family™ product they also feed
a malnourished child in Africa through PPB. Together, we have
provided some 183,000 days’ worth of food to children in Malawi
and Sierra Leone.
Find out more by visiting www.projectpeanutbutter.org and
donating to them directly. You too can make a difference, and
provide the very best for children that do not have access to
our resources!
SPOON Foundation focuses on nutritional deficiencies in
international adoptees and foster children, groups now being
studied for the first time. They are among the first to disseminate
current research and practical guidance to adoptive parents,
helping them meet the unique nutritional needs of their children.
A special nutrition guide and global cookbook is available at
www.adoptionnutrition.org
Healthy Child Healthy World
March of Dimes
Happy Family™ is proud to be a Trusted Partner of Healthy Child
Healthy World. Healthy Child Healthy World has been a national
leader for nearly two decades, igniting a movement of awareness
and responsibility. They inform and inspire millions of people
to take action and create cleaner, greener, safer environments
where children and families can flourish. Healthy Child reaches
over 250,000 families new families per month through engaging
with parents, answering questions, and offering advice.
www.healthychild.org
Happy Family™ is proud to support the March of Dimes annual
March for Babies in our local markets.
The March of Dimes has led the way to discover the genetic
causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening, and
to educate medical professionals and the public about best
practices for healthy pregnancy. In addition, the March of Dimes
has initiated an intensive, multi-year campaign to raise awareness
and find the causes of prematurity. www.marchofdimes.com
Recyclebank
Recyclebank rewards people for taking every day green actions
with discounts and deals from more than 3,000 local and national
businesses including Happy Family™’s products. To register and
get rewarded for going green visit www.recyclebank.org
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