The time has come to recognize that food, how we produce it, process it, package it, sell it, cook it and eat it, is as important as any other issue.
Jose AndresRead
As a chef and father, it kills me that children are fed processed foods, fast food clones, foods loaded with preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses concern for children's health due to unhealthy food choices.
Jose Andres highlights the detrimental effects of processed foods and fast food on children's health, emphasizing his dual role as both a chef and a father. He feels a deep sense of responsibility to advocate for healthier eating habits for children, recognizing the long-term consequences of consuming foods filled with preservatives and unhealthy ingredients.
Themes
ChildrenHealthProcessed FoodNutritionFast Food
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about children's health, this quote can highlight the importance of nutrition.
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All quotes →People ask me in Europe, when they do interviews... they ask me, 'Well, how does it feel to be a cook in a country that doesn't know how to eat?' It always touches a nerve, because Europe and the world think that America is no more than bad hot dogs and bad burgers.
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As immigrants, we understand better than most that to be an American is a privilege that conveys not just rights but responsibilities.
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My family and I cook at home almost every day together. The kitchen is the central and most important room in the house; it's a great way for us to connect. We love going to the farmer's market on Sundays as a family and choosing the ingredients together.
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Spain is a fascinating mix of people, languages, culture and food, but if there is one thing all Spaniards share, it's a love of food and drink.
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When I came to El Bulli, right away I knew I was becoming part of something incredible. It was like watching the Big Bang happening right in front of me.
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