Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution: Episode 3

Food Revolution, Episode 3: The Kids Share Their Stories

Jamie Oliver continued his efforts of connecting the community of Huntington, West Virginia together in a battle against obesity by making healthier dietary decisions.

This episode was largely about incentive. Jamie established a team of teens to work in his kitchen and learn first-hand how to cook healthy dishes. Each of these teens had a unique reason to begin their own food revolution. Marisa's father passed away due to obesity related issues when she was 13; Brittany has battled obesity her entire life and her health issues have led to doctors telling her she may not live past her 20's; and Ryan has dealt with anger management issues and is looking for a way to give back to the community in a positive way. These teens have seen the devastating effects of poor diet contributing to disease and early death for their family members. They are striving to stop the cycle of poor quality of life, and recognize that their incentive is to get healthy by changing their lifestyle and the lifestyle of those around them.

These healthy striving teens are presented with an enormous task: to cook for 80 adults who will potentially contribute financially to making large scale systemic changes to the way food is managed in the school district. With some minor hiccups here and there, they manage to prepare a meal that is a success! Little do the adults know that the teens made the meal in its entirety. When Jamie first informs the room that he did not make their dinner, they are shocked, which provides the most poignant moment of this show yet - a chance for the teens to share their stories with those in the room. Stories are met with tears and applause from the adult audience, and a state senator even pledges his allegiance for making large scale sweeping changes to help the community in change efforts.

Incentive. The big take away from this episode. The teens find motivation to better their health and their lives. Adults find motivation to contribute monetarily to aid the district with providing healthier school lunches. State representatives learn that their constituents are demanding change, and find the incentive to promote that change. Incentive at all levels.

What incentive do you have to follow your own food revolution? It could be something small, such as not being out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs. Or being able to have a better quality of life with your family. Or more energy. Or less likelihood of developing significant health related concerns. Find the incentive to change your lifestyle and take the first step today.

Start by signing Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Petition.

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