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We want to revolutionize the way people eat by educating every child about food, empowering families by arming them with the skills and knowledge to cook again, and inspiring everyone to stand up for their rights to better food; which in turn will fight the epidemic of diet-related diseases. Through our food education programs we aim to build an army of trained Food Revolution instructors to put cooking back into the community, provide the first step in getting kids to taste fresh fruit and vegetables and to equip individuals and families with the skills they need to know how to cook with fresh ingredients. We want to empower people to incorporate a variety of balanced meals into their lives, replacing processed foods and sustainably changing their eating habits ultimately fighting obesity from their home kitchens.

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May 17: Stand Up For Essential Cooking Skills

(0) Comments | Posted 26 April 2013 | (11:25)

Food Revolution Day 2013 is just around the corner! On 17 May people from all over the world will stand together in support of good food and essential cooking skills.

Why

Diet-related diseases are among the world's biggest killers. This year alone, over two million people will...

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Family Food Goals for 2013

(0) Comments | Posted 18 January 2013 | (11:46)

Story by Stacy Whitman

When it comes to healthy eating, I view my family as a work in progress.

Though I take the time to prepare fresh, wholesome meals, my seven-year-old and four-year-old twins aren't always so good about eating them. Reading the book French Kids Eat Everything...

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Real Food Leaders Unite at One Young World

(0) Comments | Posted 26 October 2012 | (16:19)

Last week, Jamie was joined by some amazing leaders in the real food movement to talk about the global Food Revolution and how we can all shape a better future at the One Young World Conference in Pittsburgh.

Joining Jamie for this inspiring conversation, moderated by Betsy Benson of Pittsburgh...

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Taking a Class at Huntington's Kitchen

(1) Comments | Posted 11 October 2012 | (17:39)

Story by Rebecca Maclean

I recently had the opportunity to make a rare work trip to Huntington, West Virginia. Since Pittsburgh is only a five-hour drive away from Huntington, I assumed that it had similar characteristics to my hometown, technically the largest city in Appalachia. While our accents were different,...

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Continuing the Food Revolution in Huntington, West Virgina

(0) Comments | Posted 4 October 2012 | (13:41)

Three years since Jamie started the Food Revolution in Huntington, West Virginia, things are still going strong! Health ratings are rising and more fresh, REAL food is available for the community.

In August of 2008, the CDC released a report that classified Huntington as the unhealthiest city in the United...

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Bringing the Food Revolution to Romania

(0) Comments | Posted 28 September 2012 | (12:34)

Good food brings memories to mind, brings us new friends and makes us rejoice from the bottom of our hearts.

As compared to a lot of the other Food Revolution Community Ambassadors who come from the food service industry and have qualified experience in this field, I come from the...

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10 Keys To Preventing Childhood Obesity

(14) Comments | Posted 22 September 2012 | (00:00)

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions around the world, not only among adults, but in children and adolescents as well. In fact, it is projected that children born today will live shorter lives than their parents and grandparents because of the obesity epidemic.

A shocking reality is that obesity, largely related...

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Real Food Ambassadors Join Forces

(0) Comments | Posted 7 September 2012 | (10:41)

At the beginning of August we launched our community Food Revolution Ambassador Program to engage voluntary leaders throughout the year and continue to reach communities worldwide in standing up for real food and better food education.

Following Food Revolution Day 2012, where volunteers ignited a fire for real food in...

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