This is a growing list.  Suggestions for this list are always welcomed!

 

The Center for Food Safety "works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the proliferation of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture…"  The center has a grassroots action network called The True Food Network.

 

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is a "consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being."

 

The American Heart Association and the National Heart Lung and Blood Pressure Institute provide valuable information on high blood pressure, it's symptoms, risks and treatment options.

 

What are you doing with your old kicks?  Shame on you if you're filling our landfills with them!  Nike Reuse-A-Shoe turns old sneakers into "Nike Grind" and uses it for gym flooring, tracks, playground surfaces plus more! Looking for something local, check with your local sneaker shop for recycling programs in your own community.

 

Postpartum Support International provides support to women suffering from postpartum depression and perinatal anxiety or mood disorders.

 

AARP is a nonprofit and nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to helping people aged 50 and over improve the quality of their lives.  AARP's Health page offers relevant info pertaining to nutrition, exercise, medicine and health-related policies.

 

Chef Ann is known as the Renegade Lunch Lady and she's on a mission to change the way we feed our children.