Resources
EWG’s Shopper’s guide to pesticides in produce
Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) uses USDA data to publish its Shopper’s Guide to Produce, which lists the Dirty Dozen (the fruits and veggies with the most pesticide residues) …
CDC: Ways to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), only one in ten Americans gets the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
USDA: What does organic really mean?
The USDA certified organic seal is in fact certified and defined by the USDA. This page on the USDA website will answer most of your questions about organic production practices.
Benefits of whole grain foods on human health
Marventano et al found evidence that whole grain cereals exert a beneficial effect on human health, particularly with glycemic control and insulin sensitivity. Read the research summary here.
The impact of diet, nutrition, and physical activity on colorectal cancer
The World Cancer Research Fund has assembled a detailed report on the influence of diet, nutrition, and fitness on the risk of colorectal cancer.
Beyond Quinoa: 7 “new” whole grains to try
Amaranth This is a whole-grain that’s produced right in our own backyard; according to Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, authors of the cookbook Grain Mains, the United States produces most …
An encyclopedia of whole grains
The Oldways Whole Grains Council has put together a fun and informative encyclopedia of whole grains.
Garlic and onions as anticancer foods
This study, by Nicastro et al, published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, outlines the cancer prevention properties of garlic and onions as well as other vegetables in the genus Allium.
Fact sheet about processed foods
Most of the food we eat today has been processed in some way, from salad mix to frozen dinners.
Chemical Cuisine: CSPI ranks the safety of food additives
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) ranks the safety of food additives in this definitive glossary of the chemicals used to flavor and preserve our foods.
nutrition and physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors
Rock et al provide an overview (mostly geared for care providers) of the nutrition and physical activity recommendations for cancer survivors and those undergoing cancer treatment.
Diet and Physical activity guidelines from the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has put out guidelines for diet and physical activity as it relates to cancer and cancer prevention.
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