Chef Jamie Oliver- Healthy Eating

Chef Jamie Oliver- Healthy Eating

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British chef Jamie Oliver, known for his series “Naked Chef” which showcased his passion for food that is unpretentious, simple to make, tasty and fresh, has dedicated himself to raising awareness about the increasing numbers of children who face obesity-related health issues.  He cares so deeply about this subject that he created a list of small changes he recommends that can help children live long, healthy lives.

Jamie Oliver’s celebrity status has helped him get his message out to the masses, which he hopes will inspire easy lifestyle and diet tweaks that are achievable for anyone, young or old.  His goal is to help reduce food-related illness through education, starting with the youngest generation.  Although his work thus far has centered on the United States and the United Kingdom, his suggestions are useful in any country where processed foods are widely available and consumed.  Here are his top ideas for a healthier lifestyle:  

Swap Beverages

Swap Beverages

Sugary soft drinks account for the largest source of empty calories for school-aged children and teenagers.  Oliver suggests that taxing these beverages could raise money that would go towards food education programs and encourage families to drink more water and drinks that don’t contain added sweeteners or sugar.

Reformulate Recipes

Reformulate Recipes

He advocates for food and beverage companies to gradually reduce the amounts of sugar in their products, which has already been done successfully with salt reduction in countless food items.  Consumers generally won’t notice a difference because their taste buds will slowly adapt to the new formulas.

Change Labeling

Change Labeling

While deciphering what’s on a food label should be easy, countless parents have a difficult time understanding the nutrition facts, ingredients and portion sizes.  Standardizing food labels would make it simple to know precisely what a food package contains.

Make a School Food Plan

Make a School Food Plan

Schools have a responsibility to educate students regarding food and nutrition.  Ideally, governments will implement a large-scale plan to make school lunches more nutritious while also holding packed lunches to higher standards, which typically don’t meet minimum nutritional requirements.

Alter Marketing

Unhealthy foods that are aimed at children should be banned from advertising and marketing to their target audience.  Supermarkets should clearly highlight the foods that are loaded with sugar, salt and fat, and should also have incentives that allow them to get fresh, healthy foods to lower-income families that need these foods the most.  

Diagnose and Prevent

Diagnose and Prevent

The National Child Measurement Programme, which is an existing program in the UK, should be an example for other countries to follow suit.  Oliver wishes for the program to be expanded so childhood obesity can be spotted early on and preemptive actions can be taken.  

The serious health epidemic of childhood obesity is gaining needed awareness thanks to Jamie Oliver’s tireless activism.  Learn more about his brilliant ideas by watching his Ted Talk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_oliver?language=en

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