Food Revolution: Episode 4

Food Revolution: Episode 4

A heart warming episode that began with a challenge: for Jaime Oliver to teach 1000 members of the Huntington, WV community to cook a simple dish in one week. At the forefront of the challenge lay a bet with local DJ Rod, the self-proclaimed most obstinate opponent of the food revolution. After a visit to a funeral home with Jaime and a meeting with local community members who have been affected by obesity either personally or familially, Rod begins to realize the impact that obesity has on the lives of his fellow citizens. Jaime's cooking classes attract the 1000 necessary individuals to win the bet, including the mayor of Huntington as well as the governor of West Virginia. Rod closes the show by cooking the 1000 dish, and proclaims his alliance with the food revolution.

Compared to the previous 3 episodes, this show was predominantly light-hearted and feel good. It highlights the importance of a community mindset and coming together. The citizens of Huntington have lived in a culture that supported poor dietary choices. A significant shift is happening at all levels of community support for Huntington. Without this strong community support, change was not likely to happen.

Look at your community. What dietary and health lessons are being perpetuated? What needs to change? Do you need to begin with your neighbor, friends or family, or do you need to take larger steps by contacting the local media, community leaders and/or politicians? Ask yourself how you can best help your community with its own Food Revolution.