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\\u201cJoy Bauer is passionate about inspiring children and people of all ages to eat the healthiest foods and live their best lives.\\u201d

Lori Taylor (7:24 - 7:37)

Joy Bauer is one of America\\u2019s leading health authorities. She\\u2019s a New York Times number 1 best-selling author and the health and nutrition expert for NBC\\u2019s Today show.\\xa0

Joy is also the host of the TV show Health and Happiness with Mayo Clinic. She\\u2019s a mother, and the author of Yummy Yoga, a new children\\u2019s book that promotes wellness, exercise, and glorifies fresh produce in a fun and artful way.

Fresh Produce: The Pinnacle of Living Your Best Life

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is essential to healthy living. They give us nutrients that include vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytonutrients, and antioxidants.

\\u201cFruits and vegetables are high in volume and low in calories. They fill you up without filling you out.\\u201d - Joy Bauer (8:08 - 8:15)

Health and Wellness is a Lifestyle Shift

Weight loss, health, and wellness require a lifestyle shift. You can maximize your results by setting\\xa0 goals and following a plan you can stick to long-term. Plan for choices that fit your lifestyle. Set short-term goals while creating a long-term vision of where you want your health to be.\\xa0

Don\\u2019t beat yourself up about making mistakes, because they\\u2019re a necessary part of the journey. The key is to get back on track with your healthy lifestyle right away.\\xa0

Inspiring Children to Make Healthy Choices\\xa0

As a mother, Joy Bauer understands the importance of making healthy choices for children. Every parent wants their child to be comfortable, happy, healthy, and thriving.\\xa0

\\u201cYummy Yoga makes health education fun. It gets kids engaged and excited about making healthy choices.\\u201d - Joy Bauer (18:54 - 19:01)

But it can be hard to get kids to try new vegetables or go outside and move. This is especially true in today\\u2019s world of technology and over-stimulation from smartphones, tablets, and video games.\\xa0

That\\u2019s what inspired Joy to write Yummy Yoga, a children\\u2019s book that makes health fun and engaging. It encourages kids to try things like yoga and new vegetables through interactive and innovative strategies.\\xa0

Exercise has been shown to boost the immune system, enhance confidence, and improve general health. Yoga can help with focus and stress-reduction, which can improve a child\\u2019s quality of life.

The choices your family makes today will have a lasting impact on your health and wellness for years to come.\\xa0

How to get involved

• Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!\\xa0
• Reach out to us - we\\u2019d love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.\\xa0
• Check out JoyBauer.com for delicious produce recipes.
• Find out more about the children\\u2019s book Yummy Yoga.

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