Healthier school lunches draw controversy
By Whit Johnson

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Has the federal government turned into a helicopter parent, constantly hovering, protecting us from everything that might be bad? That’s what critics are saying, as new federal standards for school lunches go into effect.

While lunching with elementary students in Virginia, First Lady Michelle Obama indulged in some turkey tacos with brown rice. Joined by celebrity chef Rachael Ray, Obama launched a school overhaul unlike any other.

“When we send our kids to school,” Obama said, “we have a right to expect that they won’t be eating the kind of fatty, salty, sugary foods that we’re trying to keep from them when they’re at home.”

The new school lunch standards require more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, skim milk, and less of saturated fat and sodium. However, pizza and french fries managed to survive.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 percent of children and adolescents are now considered obese — triple the rate from just one generation ago. And while many see the changes as necessary, the Obama administration has fought an uphill battle against conservatives who consider the new rules an overreach of government.

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has used the phrase “nanny state.” At one appearance she said, “Who should be making the decisions about what you eat and school choice, should it be the government or should it be the parents?”

For more on the debate and for discussion on “CBS This Morning” with celebrity chef Jose Andres, an advocate for healthy eating, click on the video in the player above.

Chef Jose Andres’ Culinary Wild Ride

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How many of you have seen the film “A Better Life”?

Lead actor Demián Bichir is in the running for an Oscar for best Actor in a Leading Role! We had the honor of creating the song “Jardinero” for the film. Hear what Demián has to say about his nomination on NBC LA news. Be sure to check out the film!

Watch our video for the end title called “Jardinero” here!

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José Andrés distributing plates of Iberico ham to Ozomatli fans from the stage at their 930 Club show Saturday night. The Spanish chef is longtime pals with the Latin jam band, which often stops by his Oyamel when in town.

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We’re currently on Jam Cruise 2012!

View our Facebook photo album to view our photos so far!

Who’s on the boat with us?

What’s up East Coast fans!

We’re back in Washington DC and this time we’re playing at 930 Club on Saturday, January 21st. We’re also teaming up with Chef José Andrés and Oyamel Cocina Mexicana for an amazing contest!

One lucky fan and a guest will have the chance to enjoy the show for free on the 21st as well as have brunch with José Andrés and the band the next day.

You can enter the contest a couple of ways:

1) Send an email to ozofans@gmail.com with the subject line “Brunch with Ozo in DC!” and send us your full name. OR
2) Follow us on Twitter (@ozomatli) and retweet our contest announcement.

Contest ends Friday, January 13, 2012

There will also be a unique, specialty Ozomatli cocktail available at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana from 1/21/12 to 1/28/12. Save your concert ticket stub to get one on the house with an equal purchase.

Terms and Conditions: Bring your ticket stub from the 9:30 Club Ozomatli show on 1/21/12 to Oyamel for a complimentary specialty Ozomatli cocktail with any purchase of equal or greater value. Must be 21 years of age with valid photo identification. Limit one per guest per visit. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Please present this coupon to your server or bartender. Offer valid from 1/21/12 to 1/28/12.

View them on our flickr page!

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Yo Ozoheads,

Thank you for purchasing a special Ozohead Pass for the Club Nokia show this
Friday, December 9th!

The check-in table opens at 5PM and will be located on the Paseo
(ground level) – directly across from Rock’N Fish.

Kindly check in at the Ozohead table and there you will receive your GA Pit wristband.

Ozohead Pass holders will receive early entry into the venue at 6PM, and
be escorted into the Ozohead Lounge for your photo with the band.

The Meet and Greet will end promptly at 7PM!
Please do not be late!!!!!

All photos will later be available at Ozomatli.com for download.

After the photo, you’ll receive your autographed set list, poster and laminate.

See you all mañana!