Good Food Gives You Energy to Burn

It’s no surprise to anyone, I don’t think, that obesity in children and teens has become a worldwide epidemic. With video games residing in almost every home, computers often near by and less gym and recess time at school children are less active than ever. Couple that with convenience snacks, prepackaged foods and fast food and it’s no wonder our kids are less fit than ever.

Yes, I know this is a food blog, but I try to equal our food intake out with activities and play. So I thought I would share information about SOGO Active with all of you. I think it’s a brilliant idea and hope to see initiatives like this in the US.

SOGO Active is sponsored by Coca-Cola Canada. They have retained ParticipACTION, the national voice of physical activity and sport participation in Canada, to assist in the design and execution of this project; to create a unique approach and framework for inspiring “for youth by youth” group activity in the community.

I spent some time on the SOGO Active and was really impressed by the site. It doesn’t matter if your child doesn’t like team sports or if they aren’t “sports minded” at all. By choosing an activity style you can find so many different options to try; things you may never have considered. Like fencing. Or Oozeball.

It’s really a great site, even if you’re not in Canada. It encourages local organizations to get involved with our youth. Check it out at SOGO Active.com.