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From the chapter on... Local FoodGreener than organic. BBC article Farmers markets, family farms, CSAs, organic food Offers services to existing and new CSA farmers and shareholders, including a database of U.S. CSA farms. Slow Food activities and organizations in the United States Official website of the Slow City movement Recipes, health information and monthly promotions to encourage you to reduce your intake of meat and saturated fat. Produce for Better Health Foundation Provides 5-a-day recipes and tips for getting your 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Center for Informed Choices (CIFC) Advocates for a diet based on whole, unprocessed, local, organically grown plant foods. CIFC believes that: placing these foods at the center of the plate is crucial for promoting public health, protecting the environment, and assuring the humane treatment of animals and food industry workers. Free national online directory for locating producers, grocery stores, restaurants, and mail-order outlets that offer sustainable meat, including organic. The site is organized by methods of production (antibiotic free, hormone free etc.), third party certification (such as organic) and source. Foods that are nutrient dense, whole, familiar, readily available, affordable, and taste good. Introduces the idea of sustainability and links food purchasing choices to health, protecting the environment, rural communities and animal welfare. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch helps you determine which fish are healthier choices. | ||
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