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Eating & Nutrition
Our DrGreene.com community members let us know when they’ve found a special resource. Enjoy the recommendations that we’ve received from parents like you.
Do you have a favorite resource that’s not on our list? Let us know!.
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Chef's Collaborative - If you love good food like we do, you've got to take a few moments to check out the Chef's Collaborative. It's a network of chefs and other “foodie” professionals who have joined together to support sustainable foods and ultimately, sustainable dining. The Chef's Collaborative is all about preserving the traditions of small, artisanal food purveyors and supporting local, independent farmers.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Dirt Works - Dirt Works provides the best in organic gardening and all natural products for the home, farm, ranch and apartment too! You will find organic fertilizer, composters, pest control items, books, natural soaps, information, and environmental news.
Organic Mom |
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The Food & Drug Administration's Kids' Homepage - If your kids are interested in health, nutrition and the foods we eat (and even if they're not), they'll love this site. It's got all sorts of brightly colored animations and facts about vaccines, food safety, and even animals and the medicines that are made especially for them. Be sure to check out the "Help Inspect a Warehouse" page.
MsGreene |
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Mission Organic 2010 - Launched by The Organic Center this campaign's mission is to increase awareness on the health benefits of organic food and to encourage every individual to make a difference by just making 10 percent of their food choices organic. All you have to do is purchase one organic food item out of every 10 food items you put into your shopping basket and it will go a long way in improving the health and wellness of your family! Join Mission Organic 2010 at www.MO2010.org.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Om Organics - This site helps you find local San Francisco Bay Area markets and restaurants offering organic foods. There's also a wealth of information about the importance of choosing organic foods and supporting organic businesses, plus lists of the fruits and veggies that are currently in season and how to use them. And finally, don't forget to visit the “Take Action” section to find out how you can make a difference.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
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Organic Center - If you really want to find out the hard facts about the benefits of organic foods and sustainable farming, visit the Organic Center. Their goal is to promote a greater understanding of the importance of organic farming and food and to help create a measurable increase in the production of organic foods. They provide all the latest news regarding the impact of pesticides on our children's health and well-being as well as numerous resources for finding local related events.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene
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Sustainable Table - The Sustainable Table provides the perfect introduction to the concept of sustainability and the importance of supporting sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture is a model for raising food that is healthier for everyone involved - people and animals alike. It's also easier on the environment and supports small farmers. This wonderful web site offers information about the key issues surrounding sustainability and also gives tips on how to shop and cook sustainably. There's even a section on how you can get involved.
Dr. Alan Greene & Cheryl Greene |
Please note: The suggested resources are ones sent in by members, or that we have come across in our travels which may prove useful to our members. Please keep in mind that we are not recommending or endorsing any of them. It is up to each member to determine if a resource is useful to them and their particular situation.
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