“America, wake up!”
Have you seen Jaime Oliver’s Food Revolution?
I caught the first episode and was thoroughly intrigued, but I missed last weeks. It is on again tonight on ABC at 9/8 c.
The show is based upon the premise, according to Jaime, that America’s children are likely to live shorter lives than their parents because of the food they eat. Jaime, is a world-renowned chef and best-selling author and wants to inspire communities to take a stand and change the way they eat.
Check it out:
I agree with a lot of what he says and I am trying to make it a point to buy only REAL food. Instead of boxed dinners, buy the ingredients and make my own casserole. It takes more time, but in the end it is better for all of us. I am concerned, however, that it will cost more, but I think if I shop sales and really pay attention I should be able to pull it off. The hardest part will be cooking it without burning it. I’m more of a “heat up” mom than a “from scratch mom”.
…off to scour the web for recipes.
What are your thoughts about Food Revolution and some of the statements made by Jaime Oliver? Have they caused you to re-think your menus and make changes, or do you think he’s over-reacting?
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