the inspiration

The U.S. is known for being a "big" country, physically in terms of people. As in fat people. In fact, obesity has become such a huge problem that it even led to pet obesity. I mean, what's sadder than seeing a chubby, little kitten?

This major issue is due to the lack of healthy food choices. I know that crispy french fries, a juicy Big Mac, and an extra large coke sounds super delicious right now, but all of that translates into one thing: a heart attack. Okay, maybe that was a little overboard. But really, it could lead to a heart attack, if you eat it every single day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (watchSupersize Me if you're really curious). The reasons people are so attracted to these types of foods are because of their oh-so-good-ness and their cheap prices. Obesity also negatively affects the emotional well-beings of people, such as their confidence. Thankfully, someone was able to step up to the plate.

Mrs. Obama has made child obesity her main initiative very relevant through her "Let's Move!" campaign (check out http://www.letsmove.gov/ for more info.) She is motivated to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic through healthy eating and getting active. She also gets kids involved in helping out with the White House vegetable garden. Now that's interactive.

Inspired by Mrs. Obama's initiative, I've decided to lead a path into the world of healthy eating, through my very own herb garden! Venturing out with a very basic knowledge of gardening and cooking (unless you count the numerous times between me and the rice cooker), I feel that this is the moment to challenge myself into doing something completely different.

I believe that eating healthy should be a unique experience for everyone. It doesn't have to beThe Paleo-Diet (a.k.a. hunter-gatherer style) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; everyone is entitled to their own way of healthy eating. I hope that my experience will be an inspiration for others, just as Mrs. Obama has inspired me. Good luck to all and Bon Appétit Sain (Good Healthy Appetite)!!!

Pictures:

"Michelle Obama" http://www.google.com/imgres?q=michelle+obama&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1266&bih=855&tbm=isch&tbnid=mMYiGwpc0zliuM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Obama&docid=Llu42IJ2Q0VWsM&w=225&h=301&ei=wpZGTobaL7CmsALpnu2RCA&zoom=1

"Let's Move!" http://www.google.com/imgres?

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