Rachael Ray Yum-o! Sponsored Program Commended By Farm Sanctuary
Written by Vegetarian Star on May 21st, 2010 in Chefs, Children, Food & Drink, Gardening.
Farm Sanctuary has commended the Rachael Ray Yum-o! sponsored program for helping to promote healthier, plant based items among students.
The program, which was recently unveiled by Ray and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, will give students access to gardens or allow them to construct a garden of their own and learn how their food makes it from seed to plate.
“At a time when diabetes and other obesity-related illnesses are on the rise across all age groups, we commend New York City for placing an emphasis on healthy plant-based foods,” said Dr. Allan Kornberg, Farm Sanctuary’s executive director. “The growing concern for the health of this nation’s children is definitely warranted. Nearly one in three American children is overweight or obese, and obese kids are more likely to exhibit risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.”
“Americans can reap dramatic health benefits by switching to a plant-based diet. Vegans and vegetarians reduce their risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. As New Yorkers connect the dots and become better informed about the origins of their food, we hope that they will be moved to make positive choices for their health and compassionate choices for farm animals.”
Farm Sanctuary is taking an active step in helping people take control of their health through the organization’s Green Foods Campaign, which encourages locals to get involved with government to promote education and to increase access to healthy, plant based foods to everyone in their community.
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