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A Revolution with Kids and Food: Be Part of it!
Posted by Sarah Ahrens in Matters To Us on March 10th, 2010I am a parent. It’s my job, my main responsibility, my passion. Watching the video above rocked my world! Jamie Oliver wants to start a revolution, and I want to be part of it! And the great thing is that I can; it can start in my home.
But even if you are not a parent, you, most likely, have a child in your life…a niece, nephew, god child or neighbor. They are our future and we are killing them. Check this.
America has an epidemic on its hands…OBESITY! We all know that most Americans struggle with their diet in one form or another. This is NOT news. All we need to do is look around and it is everywhere. No neighborhood, school, town or workplace is immune. We are the first generation where it seems that our kids will not live a life as long as ours. That IS news and not good news (actually that was one of the most humbling facts to me).
Jamie Oliver wants to help. He’s starting a revolution! It will be in the home, the school and on Main Street. His goal is simple…it’s not only simple, it’s EASY! He wants to teach our kids about food. This will save lives, and I want to be part of it–for myself, my husband, my kids and my GRANDKIDS!
Watch the video when you have time, and visit Jamie Oliver’s site and sign the petition. Be part of the solution!
Do you want a revolution? I know I do.
Well, of course I love this…as an obsessed food blogger teaching people to cook REAL food that doesn’t come from a package! I’m so excited that Jamie won the TED, I’ve always loved him and his food – but his recent mission to change the way we eat truly is Revolutionary. And I hope the US starts to hear the message that cooking healthy food isn’t hard, doesn’t have to cost a lot, and can even be fun! I love teaching people to cook – big or small…anyone who loves food is welcome in my kitchen anytime. Stop on by.
Jenn…You are so right! Its quite the revolution…I can only hope it gains some strength.