www.organicgardening.com Find out where to get your soil tested, manage pests without using chemicals, and read vegetable and flower growing guides.
www.ota.com The Organic Trade a.s.sociation (OTA) Web site will tell you anything you want to know about the term organic, organic, from food to textiles to health-care products. The OTA"s mission is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade. from food to textiles to health-care products. The OTA"s mission is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade.
www.permacultureactivist.net The Permaculture Activist reports the work of gra.s.sroots landscape designers and social change artists from around the world.
www.seedsofchange.com This site is now divided in two sections-one for seeds and gardening, the other an online store for organic food products.
www.wwoof.org World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is an a.s.sociation helping those who wish to volunteer on organic farms internationally.
Environmental and Sustainability Web Sites www.childrenoftheearth.org Children of the Earth United is a children"s environmental education site that educates the public on ecological concepts and aims to provide a forum for people to share knowledge and ideas.
www.conservation.org Conservation International is involved in many conservation projects worldwide. On its site you can calculate your carbon footprint based on your living situation, car, travel habits, and diet.
www.dinegreen.com The Green Restaurant a.s.sociation (GRA) is a national nonprofit organization that provides a convenient way for all sectors of the restaurant industry, which represents 10 percent of the U.S. economy, to become more environmentally sustainable.
www.greenpeace.org Greenpeace focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet"s biodiversity and environment.
www.higean.org/kauai GMO-Free Kauai is a gra.s.sroots organization created to raise awareness and educate the public about the health, economic, and environmental risks of genetically engineered and modified organisms. Hawaii, including the island of Kaua"i, is one of the top two states in the country for open-air GMO field testing.
www.nrdcwildplaces.org The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an environmental action group with over one million members working to safeguard the American continents" natural systems.
www.pirg.org The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is an alliance of state-based, citizen-funded organizations that provide result-oriented activism to protect the environment, develop a fair marketplace, and encourage a responsive, democratic government. Look for your state"s PIRG on the Web site.
www.ran.org Rainforest Action Network is working to protect tropical rainforests around the world and the human rights of those living in and around those forests.
www.sierraclub.org The Sierra Club is America"s oldest, largest, and most influential gra.s.sroots environmental organization.
Eco-Friendly Products and Services www.blendtec.com/ Blendtec"s Fine Living Products include mixers, blenders, grain mills, and more. Their blender is a favorite in our household.
www.ecoproducts.com Ecoproducts is the premier site for biodegradable and compostable food service products and environmentally friendly household supplies.
www.877juicer.com This site carries way more than juicers, including everything kitchen-related, plus air purifiers, books, and articles.
www.foodfightgrocery.com Food Fight! Grocery is an all-vegan convenience store located in Portland, Oregon, with an online market that emphasizes junk foods, imports, and fun stuff.
www.greenpeople.org Green People provides a directory of eco-friendly products and services.
www.pureprescriptions.com Pure prescriptions is an online superstore for high-quality nutritional products, complete with free consultations and a health library.
www.vitamix.com Find the latest Vita-Mix blenders here on the official site, including factory-reconditioned models that still come with a seven-year warranty. For free shipping in the continental United States, enter code 06-002510.
Raw Food Lifestyle www.sunfood.com David Wolfe"s Web site, Nature"s First Law, provides the raw foodist with everything from food and supplements, to appliances, to books, and personals ads.
Glossary
Agave nectar a sweetener from the agave cactus, it ranges in color from golden to brown. Composed mainly of fructose and glucose, it has a low glycemic index and is about 1 times sweeter than sugar. a sweetener from the agave cactus, it ranges in color from golden to brown. Composed mainly of fructose and glucose, it has a low glycemic index and is about 1 times sweeter than sugar.
Apple cider vinegar look for the raw variety, which preserves many of the apple"s nutrients and is considered to have beneficial healing qualities. look for the raw variety, which preserves many of the apple"s nutrients and is considered to have beneficial healing qualities.
Arame a species of kelp high in calcium, protein, iron, iodine, and other vitamins and minerals. a species of kelp high in calcium, protein, iron, iodine, and other vitamins and minerals.
Arrowroot a powdered starch made from the root of the arrowroot plant. Used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and desserts. Dissolve arrowroot with an equal amount of cold water before adding to the mixture being thickened. a powdered starch made from the root of the arrowroot plant. Used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and desserts. Dissolve arrowroot with an equal amount of cold water before adding to the mixture being thickened.
Barley malt syrup a sweetener that is roughly half as sweet as honey or sugar. Made from sprouted barley, it has a nutty caramel flavor. a sweetener that is roughly half as sweet as honey or sugar. Made from sprouted barley, it has a nutty caramel flavor.
Brown rice syrup a relatively neutral-flavored sweetener made from cultured brown rice. It is roughly half as sweet as sugar. a relatively neutral-flavored sweetener made from cultured brown rice. It is roughly half as sweet as sugar.
Buckwheat a triangular-shaped seed often considered a grain. It"s not related to wheat and is entirely gluten-free. Raw groats are used in live food preparation. The roasted groat is called kasha. a triangular-shaped seed often considered a grain. It"s not related to wheat and is entirely gluten-free. Raw groats are used in live food preparation. The roasted groat is called kasha.
Celtic sea salt unrefined, with a high mineral content, this light-gray salt is naturally harvested off the coast of France. It is one of the most highly regarded forms of salt. unrefined, with a high mineral content, this light-gray salt is naturally harvested off the coast of France. It is one of the most highly regarded forms of salt.
Coconut oil although high in saturated fat, and therefore solid at room temperature, coconut oil is being studied for its healing potential. although high in saturated fat, and therefore solid at room temperature, coconut oil is being studied for its healing potential.
Composting the natural biological process of breaking down food waste, gra.s.s tr.i.m.m.i.n.gs, and leaves to create a nutrient-rich soil. the natural biological process of breaking down food waste, gra.s.s tr.i.m.m.i.n.gs, and leaves to create a nutrient-rich soil.
CSA Community-Supported Agriculture CSAs are generally small, local, organic farms where members buy in with labor, money, or both in exchange for a weekly selection of fresh produce from the farm. Community-Supported Agriculture CSAs are generally small, local, organic farms where members buy in with labor, money, or both in exchange for a weekly selection of fresh produce from the farm.
Daikon literally translates as "large root," this white j.a.panese radish is spicy, crisp, and juicy. literally translates as "large root," this white j.a.panese radish is spicy, crisp, and juicy.
Dulse an iron-rich sea vegetable that is a good source of vitamin B6, fluoride, and pota.s.sium. Use the flakes as a salt replacement, sprinkled on salads, soups, or steamed veggies. The whole pieces make for a nutritious snack. an iron-rich sea vegetable that is a good source of vitamin B6, fluoride, and pota.s.sium. Use the flakes as a salt replacement, sprinkled on salads, soups, or steamed veggies. The whole pieces make for a nutritious snack.
Garbanzo beans also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are common in Indian as well as Central Asian and Middle Eastern dishes. also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are common in Indian as well as Central Asian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Genetically engineered and modified organism (GMO) a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic code altered, typically by introducing genes from another organism. This process gives the GMO characteristics that are not present in its original form. a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic code altered, typically by introducing genes from another organism. This process gives the GMO characteristics that are not present in its original form.
Glycemic Index (GI) a scale demonstrating how quickly a food influences blood glucose levels. The lower the number, the slower blood glucose increases (due to a slower digestion time). Diabetics and persons with heart disease should eat low-GI foods. a scale demonstrating how quickly a food influences blood glucose levels. The lower the number, the slower blood glucose increases (due to a slower digestion time). Diabetics and persons with heart disease should eat low-GI foods.
Himalayan crystal salt considered one of the purist and least processed salts, it is more than 250 million years old, mined in the Himalayas by hand and carefully rinsed. considered one of the purist and least processed salts, it is more than 250 million years old, mined in the Himalayas by hand and carefully rinsed.
Hydrogenated fats fats created by synthetically adding hydrogen to the double bond of an unsaturated fat via a process called hydrogenation. It allows the fat to stay solid at room temperature and delays rancidity. Used to make margarine and shortening, these fats also occur naturally in small amounts in various animal products. Hydrogenation produces trans-fatty acids, which have been proven to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. fats created by synthetically adding hydrogen to the double bond of an unsaturated fat via a process called hydrogenation. It allows the fat to stay solid at room temperature and delays rancidity. Used to make margarine and shortening, these fats also occur naturally in small amounts in various animal products. Hydrogenation produces trans-fatty acids, which have been proven to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. See See Trans-fatty acids. Trans-fatty acids.
Kaffir lime leaf the bay leaf of Southeast Asia, the kaffir lime leaf is added to stocks and soups and removed before serving. A must-have for Thai dishes. the bay leaf of Southeast Asia, the kaffir lime leaf is added to stocks and soups and removed before serving. A must-have for Thai dishes.
Kelp brown algae that grows in large, dense underwater forests, some three stories high, in cold, clear waters. Growing as much as 2 feet per day, kelp is high in B vitamins, protein, iron, magnesium, and zinc and is a source of iodine. brown algae that grows in large, dense underwater forests, some three stories high, in cold, clear waters. Growing as much as 2 feet per day, kelp is high in B vitamins, protein, iron, magnesium, and zinc and is a source of iodine.
Kombu a wide and flat seaweed, kombu is a good source of calcium, folate, and magnesium. We add it to beans while cooking to bring out the flavor of the bean and increase digestibility. a wide and flat seaweed, kombu is a good source of calcium, folate, and magnesium. We add it to beans while cooking to bring out the flavor of the bean and increase digestibility.
Lacto-ovo vegetarians vegetarians whose diet includes eggs and dairy products. vegetarians whose diet includes eggs and dairy products.
Lacto-vegetarians vegetarians whose diet includes dairy products but not eggs. vegetarians whose diet includes dairy products but not eggs.
Lemongra.s.s a gra.s.s popular in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine that imparts a lemony citrus flavor. a gra.s.s popular in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine that imparts a lemony citrus flavor.
Live or living foods those raw foods that are soaked, sprouted, or cultured to enhance enzyme activity. those raw foods that are soaked, sprouted, or cultured to enhance enzyme activity.
Maple syrup the boiled-down sap of sugar maple trees. It is rich in minerals such as manganese and zinc and contains fewer calories than honey. It is graded according to color and flavor. Grade A is the mildest and lightest, Grade C is the darkest and richest. Good for baking. the boiled-down sap of sugar maple trees. It is rich in minerals such as manganese and zinc and contains fewer calories than honey. It is graded according to color and flavor. Grade A is the mildest and lightest, Grade C is the darkest and richest. Good for baking.
Mandoline a handy kitchen tool used to slice, julienne, or crinkle-cut harder vegetables quickly by hand. a handy kitchen tool used to slice, julienne, or crinkle-cut harder vegetables quickly by hand.
Micro greens vegetables and herbs that are just past their sprouting stage. The small leaves and tender stems of young arugula, endive, and mizuna and many other plants pack a powerful burst of flavor and nutrients. Add some to your salad, wraps, or nori rolls. vegetables and herbs that are just past their sprouting stage. The small leaves and tender stems of young arugula, endive, and mizuna and many other plants pack a powerful burst of flavor and nutrients. Add some to your salad, wraps, or nori rolls.
Mirin a sweet and tangy j.a.panese rice cooking wine that many cooks use as a "secret ingredient" to add a unique flavor to a variety of dishes. a sweet and tangy j.a.panese rice cooking wine that many cooks use as a "secret ingredient" to add a unique flavor to a variety of dishes.
Miso a salty paste made by fermenting soybeans, grains, or other beans. Used in many recipes, including dips, dressings, sauces, spreads, and the traditional soup. Boiling miso destroys many of its beneficial nutrients. a salty paste made by fermenting soybeans, grains, or other beans. Used in many recipes, including dips, dressings, sauces, spreads, and the traditional soup. Boiling miso destroys many of its beneficial nutrients.
Mola.s.ses this syrup is a liquid by-product of the sugar refining process. It contains many of the nutrients of the sugar cane plant and has a strong, somewhat bitter-sweet flavor. this syrup is a liquid by-product of the sugar refining process. It contains many of the nutrients of the sugar cane plant and has a strong, somewhat bitter-sweet flavor.
Nama shoyu nama nama means "raw" or "unpasteurized"; means "raw" or "unpasteurized"; shoyu shoyu is j.a.panese for "soy sauce." Nama shoyu is an unpasteurized condiment made from cultured soy beans and wheat. is j.a.panese for "soy sauce." Nama shoyu is an unpasteurized condiment made from cultured soy beans and wheat.
Nori a highly nutritious red algae that"s shredded, dried, and pressed like paper, providing calcium, iron, and other vitamins and minerals. a highly nutritious red algae that"s shredded, dried, and pressed like paper, providing calcium, iron, and other vitamins and minerals.
Nutritional yeast a plant-based culture consisting of up to 50 percent protein. The Red Star variety is a source of B vitamins including B12, is naturally low in sodium and fat, and is generally extracted from mola.s.ses. a plant-based culture consisting of up to 50 percent protein. The Red Star variety is a source of B vitamins including B12, is naturally low in sodium and fat, and is generally extracted from mola.s.ses.
Olive oil ranging in flavor from mild to strong; we recommend the organic extra-virgin cold-pressed variety, which is from the first pressing of the olives. ranging in flavor from mild to strong; we recommend the organic extra-virgin cold-pressed variety, which is from the first pressing of the olives.
Organic farming a natural and environmentally friendly way to grow food without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Organic methods include, but are not limited to, crop rotation, integrated pest management, natural fertilizers, and composting. a natural and environmentally friendly way to grow food without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Organic methods include, but are not limited to, crop rotation, integrated pest management, natural fertilizers, and composting.
Preventive medicine a healing modality devoted to health promotion and disease prevention. It advocates making diet and lifestyle changes to achieve maximum health and prevent illness. a healing modality devoted to health promotion and disease prevention. It advocates making diet and lifestyle changes to achieve maximum health and prevent illness.
Protein an important component of cells, tissues, organs, muscles, and bones. The current dietary guidelines recommend that healthy persons daily eat 0.8 g/kg body weight. an important component of cells, tissues, organs, muscles, and bones. The current dietary guidelines recommend that healthy persons daily eat 0.8 g/kg body weight.