If you are looking to empower yourself with more information to make healthier choices when it comes to food and lifestyle, here are a few places to start.
www.ewg.org
A consumer’s gold standard for evaluating not only the health impact on self but also environmental sustainability. Everything from personal products to metals content in fish. Additionally, consider a mobile device only app from Yuka, that scans product codes to provide specific item ratings.
www.cornucopia.org
Check out their organic egg scorecard and report.
www.ecocult.com
Endocrine disruptors abound. Are you concerned about toxicity to which you might be exposed via your clothing? Want to be more thoughtful about those baby gift items? This website is full of guidance for making better choices for yourself and those you love.
www.100percentpure.com
Skin beauty is best achieved from the inside (think hydration, sleep, nutrition, emotional and physical wellbeing), but what we slather onto our skin does matter. Look for topicals that combine performance and lowest toxicity possible. Also consider products from The Organic Pharmacy, Marie Veronique, Living Libations.
www.mountainroseherbs.com
This selection of organic herbs and spices, herbal teas, essential oils and body care products is of exceptional quality.
www.integrativenutrition.com
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s official website is full of information about their philosophy and educational program.
www.naturalgourmetschool.com
Check the calendar at the Natural Gourmet Institute’s website for public classes available to you.
www.cenyc.org/greenmarket
Information from the City of New York regarding Greenmarket locations, hours of operations and events.
Hemp seed, by weight, has the highest proportion (36%) of protein.