Everyone knows what school lunches are typically like. Lots of processed and fried foods that of course kids enjoy but that aren't doing anything for them. Here's what Jamie Oliver says on his website about the need for a Food Revolution:
"I believe that every child in America has the right to fresh, nutritious school meals, and that every family deserves real, honest, wholesome food. Too many people are being affected by what they eat. It's time for a national revolution. America needs to stand up for better food!
You live in an amazing country full of inspirational people and you have the power to change things. With your help, we can get better food into homes, schools and communities all over America and give your kids a better future. Sign the petition to save America's cooking skills and improve school food. It could be the most important thing you ever do for your family. America's health needs you now!"
Click here to read more about Jamie's Food Revolution. And please sign the petition to help him get enough votes to make President Obama, other politicians and the food industry see that this is an important issue to all of us.
First Lady Michelle Obama is already leading a fight of her own to improve food for America's children, including having a White House garden planted on the grounds (the first one since Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady during World War II!). Watch the video to see more.
Even though I don't have children of my own, I can't help but see the necessity of changes like these. As much as I love to cook, I know it's possible for us to make nutritious and tasty food for ourselves and our families, and even if you don't like to cook, it's important that our next generations have the tools and means to live healthy lifestyles.
