Food Revolution

Alright. Not many people read this but for those of you who do I hope you'll get on board. If you haven't already watched ''Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution'' I urge you to do so! It airs Friday at 8pm Central time. He has been working in England to revolutionize their school lunch programs. Now he is trying to take on ours. It is insane to see his fresh cooked meals(non-processed chicken, wheat noodles w/7 veggies, homemade rolls, and fresh fruit) not meet the USDA guidelines and be replaced with things that meet DO(hamburgers and fries). ''French fries are the most common type of vegetable children eat. Fries account for about one-quarter of children's vegetable intake.'' You can read about this and more at http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-03-01-vegetables-fries_N.htm . He is also trying to teach families how to cook fresh, good for you meals. I would love for you to get on Jamie's website www.jamieoliver.com and read his platform for change. (found under campaigns, click food revolution, then find Jamie's platform for change. Click it.) It not only tells you what exactly he wants to change but also talks about families of Huntington, WV that are struggling with obesity that he is working to help. You can also learn more about what programs he has started and find recipes. If you do like what you see and think it's something you could stand behind sign his petition. He wants to present it to President Obama to show that we do care what are children are being fed at school. I did it. It takes 30 seconds. I hope that by the time Raiden and Paiten are in school I will be happy with what they are being fed. I also am in no way saying I know what or will always feed the girls what is right, but I'd like to learn. Anyways please check it out! =)