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Sam Kass is probably the most important chef in America right now. He’s the man who makes sure the first family get all their daily nutrients while helping Michelle Obama make important decisions to shape her school lunch nutrition program as well as looking after the White House kitchen garden.

But it’s not about specific dishes and courses for Sam. In a recent interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, the 29-year-old chef dedicates himself to a rounded food philosophy. As the White House’s assistant chef and food initiative coordinator he has a hand in influencing policy with the Department of Agriculture, but his primary objective is to make sure he safeguards the health of the family he cooks for. [Read more →]

This week the First Lady invited 100 local school children to the White House for a Healthy Kids Fair.  During the event kids were taught exercise, healthy eating habits and watched food demonstrations on how to make healthy snacks. But Mrs. Obama stole the show when she hula-hooped 142 swivels before the hula-hoop hit the ground.  She explained to the press that the event was to teach kids how to eat and exercise and she considered it a call to action because one out of three kids in the US are overweight or obese.  She said,

“One of our goals was to focus on the importance of educating our kids about healthy eating,”

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First Lady Michelle Obama is on the cover of the November issue of Prevention Magazine.  As always, she looks fit and fabulous.  In the interview she reveals a little more about her diet and exercise that has already been broadcasted the world over by various magazines and television shows, but it’s great to know that someone in such a well-respected position can be such a positive influence.

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They mystery has finally been exposed. After months of people guessing how the First Lady gets those killer guns her personal trainer has finally revealed her workout in the October issue of Women’s Health Magazine. Her trainer, Cornell McClellan, started working with Obama in 1997 and says that she is truly committed to health and fitness. As for her workout McClellan says that after her intense carido workout and weight training she’ll do a superset for the arms including tricep pushdowns and hammer curls.

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Like many other First Ladies before her, Michelle Obama appeared on Sesame Street, a fantasy that many of us have had at least once in our lifetime.  Who doesn’t want to hang out with Elmo, Big Bird and the rest of the gang?  She teamed up with the lovable Elmo to tape a PSA (public service announcement) as part of the Healthy Habits for Life initiative.  In the PSA the First Lady talks with Elmo about eating right, getting regular exercise and the role that parents play when it comes to being a healthy and positive influence.

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America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama, stars on the cover of O Magazine this month.  Oprah Winfrey had an exclusive interview at the White House where she got to hear all about Mrs. Obama’s lifestyle.  When talking about diet and exercise, a lot was to be said about eating a well-balanced and natural diet and getting in daily exercise in order to be strong and energized when having such a busy schedule.  A year ago, while still on the campaign trail, Mrs. Obama said the family made the decision to eat well on the road.  She said,

“When we first started running, my big concern was making sure we ate well on the road. So we started looking at our diet, trying to eliminate junk, getting seasonal fruits and vegetables that were grown locally. We walked the kids through reading labels. We talked about why one juice might be better than another.”

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In an interview this month with the First Lady, Michelle Obama, she told People Magazine how she stays fit and in particular, how she keeps her arms so tone.  She said she works out in the White House gym with President Barack Obama at 5:30 am!  However, she did admit that she’s not quite as dedicated as he is, but nor does she need to be as dedicated.  She laughed and said,

“I can skip a workout, he really can’t.”

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Last weekend, the new administration held it’s first State dinner at the White House.  In years past, the First Lady would normally give a tour for the media prior to the event and show the china and linens that are to be used.  But Michelle Obama has changed all of that.  This time around, she took the media into the kitchen to give people an idea of how she takes to heart the importance of healthy well-balanced foods.  Mrs. Obama also used the event to give a pitch for local and sustainable foods, something she brought to the forefront while the President was on the campaign trail in 2008.  Likewise, dinner at the White House this evening showcased locally grown produce.   [Read more →]