Jamie Oliver has no idea who I am, but I could not help but feeling like a long time friend was coming home when he returned to America for the show. Even though we do not know each other we are kindred spirits when it comes to being passionate about helping families change their eating habits.
Now, I know that there is obviously drama related to any reality TV show, but still I get excited at how Jamie Oliver exposes poor habits that are developed in and encouraged by the typical school system in America. Granted there are schools are doing it right in regards to nutrition, and we highly applaud them!
My kids were completely groused out by the way a processed chicken nugget was made in the series last year. It continued to open their eyes to the sad unhealthy state of most fast foods our society so frequently scarfs down.
Use this time watching Food Revolution with your kids to start some great conversations about what is really in food. Ask them what changes they would like to make in your household based on what they learn. Let them LEAD and watch what happens!
Many times we as adults do not want our kids "telling us what to do." Let this be a time for your kids to tell you what to do: Allow them to choose something after each show that they want to remove from or add to your family's nutritional routine. They can be a part of throwing something unhealthy away and going to the store to purchase a good replacement.
Let your kids take the LEAD and watch what happens.............
