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It takes some serious guts and passion to set up healthy shop on site of a former McDonald’s. Kristin Richmond and Kirsten Tobey, two fearless moms, launched Revolution Foods in Oakland, California. Their motto “Real Food for All” encompasses the vision of kids eating school lunches made with real, natural, healthy ingredients. Anything artificial is not invited to this California revolution that has over one thousand schools on board. Revolution Foods’ philosophy favors growth spurts over growth hormones, and chefs in chef coats versus chefs in lab coats. It’s really that simple. One lunch at a time, Revolution Foods is transforming old-school cafeteria food into affordable, freshly prepared, delicious meals. Our children are the future of our nation. It’s time to start feeding them like we mean it. Goodbye sugary juice and oily potato chips, hello brown rice and vegetables. At Healthy Teens, we prefer our future generation’s leaders to be nourished with the best quality foods so they can make sound decisions and be successful. Would you trust a future president who
has been clouded by saturated fat and monosodium glutamate? Check out the sample menus that feature a mouth-watering Buffalo Chicken Sandwich accompanied by baby carrots, honey roasted soy nuts, and fruit. Mmmmm!
The truth is that students were pleasantly rebellious toward the switch from their favorite foods. However, the Revolution’s team flooded the uncertainty with the flip side of the story. They spoke to school administrators, staff, and students about the positive benefits of nutrition, and slowly but surely, the tide shifted- students not only accepted the changes, but celebrated and thrived off them. Not to mention, the recipes are kid-inspired.
This revolution is contagious. Twelve states to date are involved in this movement, and 200,000 nutritious meals are served daily, with 80% going to low-income students. What’s more? They also offers classroom nutrition education and hands-on activities to spark their interest in healthy eating. Now, meal jet packs are available to purchase in your own home, including Whole Foods California and Fresh Direct. Bravo to these two women looking out for their fellow moms and kids! Revolution Foods is inspiring proof that applied knowledge leads to the empowerment of our youth. They are also role models for entrepreneurs out there who are looking to make a real change with their skills.