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Jamie Oliver and AHA to open community kitchens

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Chef and TV personality Jamie Oliver has announced a partnership with the American Heart Association to open "food revolution kitchens," community-based centers teach basic cooking and nutrition skills. Their goal is to open at least five centers within the next 18 months, with plans underway for New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Baltimore and Dallas.

To promote the initiative, Oliver will visit communities in a "food revolution truck," a mobile kitchen classroom supported by funds from The California Endowment.

"The American Heart Association has always offered information to consumers," said AHA President Ralph Sacco, M.D. "But we know that to create meaningful changes toward healthy eating we will need inspirational and committed partners, like Jamie Oliver and The California Endowment. We are proud to stand with Jamie to open food revolution kitchens so consumers can learn how to replace an unhealthy diet with healthy, home-cooked meals."

The announcement comes a year after Oliver received the 2010 TED Prize, which is awarded annually to an "exceptional individual who has a wish to change the world." Past recipients include Bill Clinton, Bono and Sylvia Earle. When Oliver received the award, he said his wish was to create a strong, sustainable national movement to overcome obesity.

Learn more about Jamie Oliver's food revolution at http://www.jamiesfoodrevolution.com
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