First lady Michelle Obama helped break ground on a new White House organic “kitchen garden” Friday. It will be the first working garden at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since Eleanor Roosevelt planted a so-called “victory garden” at the height of World War II.
This time, however, the enemy is obesity. The first family is hoping to send a clear message to a fast food-driven nation that often seems to be losing the battle of the bulge.
“We’re just hoping that a lot of families look at us and say this is something that they can do and talk to their own kids about and think a little bit critically about the food choices that they make,” said Marian Robinson, the president’s mother-in-law.
Source: CNN
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This is a wonderful concept! This could touch closer to home to lower income areas were infant mortality and prenatal care are substandard.
The gardens could be partnered and located in safer areas like progressive churches or local women-friendly medical providers. Mothers can learn about better nutrition and food handling while teaching the kids how to participate in community works!