FOOD SHOPPING ONLINE
Farm Fresh To You https://www.farmfreshtoyou.com
Capay Organic, a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco, is committed to delivering fresh fruits and vegetables directly to your home or office as frequently as you choose. Their farm in the Imperial Valley extends their service to those in Los Angeles as well as Northern California.
Gold Mine Natural Food Company https://www.goldminenaturalfoods.com
Specializing in highest quality organic, raw, macrobiotic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, Asian, gourmet, specialty foods, and related natural cookware and natural home products. Friendly and knowledgeable staff in San Diego is committed to providing excellent products and service. The company strives to support organic farming and promote sustainable agriculture, as well as to conduct business in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Orders can be placed online, by phone or by mail and delivered to your door.
Melissa's World Variety Produce, Inc. https://www.melissas.com
Here's a company that scours the globe to offer an amazing array of unique fresh and dried fruits and vegetables that are available on-line. Also available are assortments of fresh fruit by the basket, fresh herbs, extraordinary mushrooms, a plethora of chiles, heirloom tomatoes, and dried and jarred international vegetarian staples.
P.O. Box 21127, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: 800-588-0151
e-mail: nancye@melissas.com
Organic Fruit & Veggie Club https://organicsny.com
Organic produce delivery service providing New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents with fresh and healthy certified organic fruit and vegetables.
Sunfood Superfoods https://www.sunfood.com
Guarantees the lowest prices on raw and living food products anywhere. Store bills itself as "Resources for Massive Health Abundance" and includes items such as crackers, dried fruit, nut and seed butters, raw nuts, and sea vegetables. A good source of living-foods books.
Veestro https://veestro.com/
Vegan/vegetarian gourmet meal delivery company, especially designed for people looking for a healthy and convenient alternative. Veestro is a family owned healthy food delivery service. They produce chef- inspired plant-based meals from scratch using only organic, non GMO ingredients. Customers can choose from a variety of dishes and meal packs, including gluten free, low calorie, high protein, and kids meals. They package, freeze, and ship anywhere in the US.
VegeCyber Inc. https://www.vegecyber.com
This non-profit web site is an online vegetarian food store devoted to promoting healthy people and a healthy planet. They offer mostly vegan, some vegetarian, food products that include frozen seafood and meat substitutes such as shrimp, ham, steak, lamb, chicken breast and nuggets, hot dogs. They also offer sea vegetables, agar agar, sea salt, grains, noodles, curry powder, seasonings, ginseng tea, organic espresso coffee, books, music.
Vegefood https://www.vegefood.com
Vegetarian on-line food store has developed a web site which includes vegetarian recipes, health news reports, and discussion boards. Shoppers can purchase vegetarian foods on-line and have them shipped to their homes.
Whole Earth Harvest https://www.wholeearthharvest.com
Sells a exceptional selection of wild and cultivated mushrooms, unique greens like elephant garlic scapes and stinging nettles, dragon fruit, truffle oil, porcini oil, teas, and mushroom growing kits.
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GREAT INFORMATION SOURCES
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association https://www.drba.org
Learn the many ways this Berkeley Buddhist Monastery brings the message of Buddha to the world through translated Sanskrit writings including vegetarianism and concern for animal welfare. Buddhist events, lectures, and educational information are also posted on the site.
Eco-Eating https://www.brook.com/veg
Eco-Eating focuses on the environmental effects of meat-eating versus
vegetarianism as well as on issues of nutrition, health, economics, hunger,
violence, and compassion. Loaded with links throughout the text and at
least 100 links at the bottom of the page.
Go Dairy Free https://www.godairyfree.org
Go Dairy Free is an excellent resource for consumers seeking to cook, shop, or dine without milk products, while still promoting a healthy lifestyle. This site includes extensive product lists, product reviews, news, guides, recipes, and original articles. Daily updates and a monthly newsletter keep things interesting.
Go Eggless https://www.goeggless.com
This website tells which menu items at restaurants are vegetarian, vegan, and eggless. Also includes information on vegetarian, vegan, and eggless products, along with articles, and recipes. An on-staff nutritionist is available to answer questions.
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Grasroots Vegan http://www.grassrootsvegan.com/
Jo Stepaniak, renowned cookbook author and spokesperson for veganism, has her own web presence that provides information about all aspects of vegan living and answers questions about vegan lifestyle. The site features essays on vegan living, quips and quotes, sample recipes, a brief biography, and "Ask Joanne!" Information on her books and her public appearances is also provided.
GreenHeart Education https://www.greenhearted.org/vegetarian-schools.html
This website helps educators around the world to green their classrooms, curricula, and school communities and explains the rationale for schools to go veg for the future sustainability of the earth. Visitors to this site can find vegetarian school menu suggestions, links to related websites, vegetarian/compassion quotations, history of school gardens, and a look into sustainability for future generations.
International Vegetarian Union - Historical Vegetarians & Advocates of Vegetarianism https://www.ivu.org/history
History buffs will love delving into this site which includes people in history who have made statements about vegetarianism.
Links are provided to articles about people going all the way back to 8th Century BC.
NutritionFacts.org https://nutritionfacts.org/
NutritionFacts.org is a project of the Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation in partnership with Michael Greger, M.D. Dr. Greger, a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues, scours the world of nutrition-related research, as published in scientific journals, and presents the information in easy to understand video segments. Links are provided to the original journal articles whenever possible.
Nifty Benefits https://niftybenefits.com/
This blog is a nifty resource of information on whole foods, from fruits and vegetables to nuts and tea. Each food item is annotated with a brief, yet informative article about the many benefits of that food, how it prevents chronic diseases, increases energy, and discusses that food's beneficial nutrients.
Organic Authority https://www.organicauthority.com
This site, founded by Laura and John Klein, promotes a conscious healthy lifestyle covering latest trends and news in food, seasonal recipes, nutrition, wellness, natural beauty, and more. Readers will learn how to go green and live well by making healthier choices in food, beauty, wellness, and home products.
PCRM Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.pcrm.org
Founded in 1985, PCRM is a non-profit organization supported by nearly 5,000 physicians and 100,000 laypersons. This group promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs, encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research, and advocates broader access to medical services. They promote a plant based diet, challenge the government's dietary guidelines, engage in research projects, and discourage animal experimentation. PCRM publishes a quarterly magazine.
Real Food Media https://realfoodmedia.org
This site is the work of an organization of women who use books, art, and film as tools to educate and create a better world. They are committed to diversity and equality for all and that real media always seeks and tells the truth. They explore agriculture & food production, expose corporate spin, learn about the struggles of food workers, inform about hunger, poverty and inequality, spread the word about the climate crisis, and expose the public health issues caused by global corporate giants. Through their videos, articles, books, and real food writings they seek to inform the public about today's critical issues.
Soyafood.info https://www.soya.be
At this web site readers learn about the many aspects of soy from its health benefits to individual foods made from soy such as tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk. Featured are studies showing positive benefits of soy, recipes, and ratings of European soy products. The Soya Health section presents The Cows vs. Soya Milk comparison.
SoyStache https://www.soystache.com
The team of Bill Amey and Jeff Rogers has developed "a unique project to promote a plant-based diet." The principle feature of the site is their information about famous vegetarians. Also included are recipes, an extensive link list, physicians advocating a vegan diet, and environmental, health, and animal rights facts.
Tempeh.info https://www.tempeh.info
Discover a highly informative web site that reveals everything there is to know about tempeh. Learn how to make it from start to finish in your own home, how to vary recipes, and how to create your own incubator and to control the temperature. Information on inoculants, storage, and troubleshooting are also covered. Visitors can purchase tempeh starter at this site.
VegFamily https://www.vegfamily.com
Subtitled Vegan Parenting Online, this web location created by Erin and Steve Pavlina, is a resource for vegan parents. Includes shopping information, articles of interest to vegetarians, a discussion board, experts who answer queries about topics such as pregnancy, cooking, exercise, book reviews, product reviews, and more.
Veg World https://www.veg-world.com/
A combined effort of vegetarians and vegans in Britain and the U.S. provides information and support to the vegetarian community and to those considering vegetarianism. At this site are numerous recipes, vegetarian articles, suggested books, tips to get one started on the veg path, a list of famous vegetarians, and links to vegetarian web sites.
Vegan Cookbook https://vegancookbook.com
A vegan food site that features articles on vegan lifestyle, and articles helpful to guide people new the vegan diet. This feature also addresses plant-based sources of protein, a major concern of new vegans. Visitors will find a plethora of vegan recipes with attractive photos of each dish. Once the visitors click on the recipe, they will be treated to eye-appealing graphics that accompany each recipe.
Vegan Peace https://www.veganpeace.com
A compassionate web site where visitors can learn about veganism, choose original e-cards with vegan messages, submit cookbook reviews, learn about sweatshops and child labor, read about the many benefits of peaceful parenting, discover that being gay is okay, and select books to purchase from the annotated book list. They can learn about healthy vegan eating, read about environmental concerns, and explore the extensive links by category.
Vegan Spirituality https://www.veganspirituality.com
At this site you can explore veganism and spirituality as they relate to compassion for all living beings. Honor your vegan ethics and nurture your inner spiritual side by joining local meetup groups and attending vegan events.
Vegan Street https://www.veganstreet.com
Committed to "commerce with a conscience," this vegan activist group has created a dynamic web presence with a publication presenting an assorted mix of provocative features. Included are news stories, interviews, editorials, a community directory, recipes, kitchen tips, chapters from an activists handbook, etiquette advice from Gwendolyn Good-deed, and items to buy at the Vegan Street Market.
VegHealth https://www.veghealth.com
Visitors learn from experts like Dr. Michael Klaper, Vesanto Melina, and Jill Nussinow how to be healthy on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Provided is a vegetarian or vegan nutrition guide, plus a 10-day email course on vegan health secrets for signing up as a member.
The Vegetarian Mitzvah https://www.brook.com/jveg
The Vegetarian Mitzvah discusses how the consumption of animals conflicts
with Judaism in at least seven major ways, with many quotes from and links
to rabbis, Jewish holy texts, Jewish books, articles, and organizations, as
well as to scientific and other sources. The Vegetarian Mitzvah clearly
shows that "a higher form of being kosher is vegetarianism."
The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii (VSH) https://vsh.org
Founded in 1990, VSH has held monthly meetings since then with outstanding speakers from all over the world. Recorded DVD programs dealing with health, food preparation, and philosophy, previously shown only in Hawaii, have now been converted to Flash (.flv) format, uploaded, and are viewable online at https://vsh.voip-info.org/ or by going to the VSH home page and clicking mid-page on "New! Watch VSH lectures online."
The Veggie Place https://www.veggieplace.com
This site has a strong focus on preservation of the earth's resources through vegetarianism. Here you will find information on animal rights and the environment. Check out the Articles, Vegetarian Recipes, Resources, and numerous Links to enhance your vegetarian knowledge.
Vegigirl.com https://www.vegigirl.com
Vegigirl Jessica Goeller, "Designer, Developer, and all-around Righteous Babe," has developed a web presence that focuses on ethical protein. Her site includes information on meat and poultry analogs; FAQ about vegetarianism, nutrition, and vegetarian foods; a list of foods showing ones that contain animal products; a link to her online vegetarian nutrition community; and a tribute to her grandmother, her vegetarian mentor.
vegsource.com
https://www.vegsource.com
This is the most colorful, information-packed site you can imagine. It boasts, "Friendly support 25 hours a day, 8 days a week for your healthy, vegetarian lifestyle." Founded by Jeff and Sabrina Nelson, this site is the starting point for new vegetarians as well as a meeting place for old timers. The Veg-Source On-Line Magazine is loaded with articles by some of the biggest names in vegetarianism and medicine. It hosts a number of Veg Source Discussion Boards, provides lists of interesting reading, offers thousands of vegetarian recipes, book reviews as well as nutritional data and health/diet facts, and links to numerous web sites.
Vegweb https: //www.vegweb.com
On-line vegetarian/vegan resource guide with over 4,000 recipes, Free newsletter, Free recipes via email, Chat, Recipe Exchange, Menu maker, Grocery list maker, Thousands of links to other veggie sites and information, Reader Poetry, Reader Testimonies and Bios, Shopping page, Periodic free drawings. Net surfers may join Veggies Unite by paying the $15 annual dues; however, those who cannot afford the money, may join free.
V-lish https://www.v-lish.com
Sponsored by Farm Sanctuary, this website is intended "to help guide you through the world of cruelty-free eating and living." Includes information about how to transition to a vegetarian diet, sources of cruelty-free clothing, links to information about vegetarian food and restaurants, vegetarian children issues, caring for dogs and cats, suggestions for vegan activism, and more.
The World Carrot Museum https://www.carrotmuseum.com
This amazing web site displays extensive research on all aspects of carrots from growing, to detailed history, nutritional benefits, carrot trivia, unique recipes, medicinal benefits, anecdotal stories, carrot varieties, cultivation of carrots, and a fun page. Visitors will enjoy the personal touch and attractive drawings that are an integral part of this site.
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HEALTH AND NUTRITION
The Chari Center of Health, Inc.
https://www.charicenter.com
A unique San Diego health treatment center family owned and operated. Dr. Roopa Chari, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, includes alternative therapies such as herbal remedies, hypnosis, thought field therapy, and interactive guided imagery along with conventional medicine to help her patients. Vegetarian cooking is an important part of the healing regimen and is taught by Mrs. Chari, a family member who was an instructor at the University of Toledo in Ohio.
Eat Well Stay Well https://www.eatwell-staywell.com
Microbiology researcher Sharon McRae is a plant-based certified health coach who recognizes that preventing chronic health issues through a plant-based diet is the key to good health. She offers her health coaching services and resources in addition to easy-to-prepare recipes, events, and testimonials.
Find a Doctor https://www.pcrm.org/findadoctor
PCRM partnered with health care professionals from around the world who promote plant-based nutrition to provide you with an easy-to-use online database. Search by region or specialty to find doctors, nurses, dietitians, and many other health care professionals who promote plant-based nutrition. The database also shows users which providers offer telehealth, so patients can choose a clinician they might not otherwise consider. Healthcare professionals practicing plant-based nutrition can register at PCRM.org/Findadoctor
Fun Meals 4 Kids!!! https://www.facebook.com/funmeals4kids
This creative mom developed a unique and fun way to encourage her child to try new fruits and vegetables. Using her homegrown food artistry, anyone can recreate her easy-to-make food presentations that motivate kids to give fruits and veggies the taste test. Readers will also discover how she turned food into a fun game.
Healing and Yoga with Laurie Levine https://www.laurielevine.com/
Laurie Levine, author of a new book, Spiritual Medicine, offers many articles on healing on this site that includes help for those who suffer from pain, anger, confusion, or any of life's challenges. Laurie even presents an opportunity to talk "live" to her by downloading Firetalk, a free internet service, and attending her on-line discussions and workshops.
Healing Heart Foundation https://heart.kumu.org
Dr. Neal Pinckney introduces his web site with a personal story of how he has reversed his own heart disease. He has established the Healing Heart Foundation to show others how they can prevent as well as reverse heart disease. Included is information on what to eat, how to exercise, and how to manage stress, all part of his Healthy Heart Handbook. FAQ, recipes, and a discussion group are all part of the package.
Nutrition Crash Course -- Nutrition Audio Series
https://nutritioncrashcourse.com/index.html
A concise online audio guide to key nutrition topics, with particular emphasis on the benefits of natural food vs. processed junk foods as well as the advantages of a plant based diet.
PCRM Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.pcrm.org
Founded in 1985, PCRM is a non-profit organization supported by nearly 5,000 physicians and 100,000 laypersons. This group promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs, encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research, and advocates broader access to medical services. They promote a plant based diet, challenge the government's dietary guidelines, engage in research projects, and discourage animal experimentation. PCRM publishes a quarterly magazine.
Plant-Based Doctors https://www.plantbaseddoctors.org
Anyone looking for a doctor who understands and supports the plant-based lifestyle can find a physician in their area by using this impressive database that lists doctors across the US and anywhere in the world. The innovators of this website encourage people to contribute to and help broaden the database, making it convenient for everyone to locate a doctor nearby.
USDA, FoodData Central
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/index.html
Produced by the Food and Nutrition Center of the National Agricultural Library of the USDA, this extensive compilation of materials is an outstanding resource for vegetarians. Included are General Information on Vegetarian Nutrition, Vegetarian Diets and Disease Prevention and Treatment, Vegetarian Diets for Special Populations, Soyfoods, Vegetarian Cooking and Foods, and Resource Centers.
Vegangal.com https://www.vegan-gal.com
This website sells the DVD, "Change Your Food, Change Your Life," produced by Jill Ovnik, addressing healthy lifestyle choices in the form of a vegan diet. Site also boasts a monthly e-newsletter providing recipes and motivational information. Other pages include recipes, stories from site subscribers, a list of famous vegetarians, and a links page.
Vibrant Health Institute https://www.vibranthealthinstitute.com
This Michigan facility offers week-long programs focused on healing with nourishing foods along with health and conscious communication lectures, yoga, rebounding, infrared, sauna, silent Wednesdays, release ceremony, detox and weight-loss programs, food addiction issues, stress relief, candida issues. Featured is a program of green juice and wheatgrass juices to alkalize the body and organic, gluten and dairy-free raw and living foods to offer a path to health.
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HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Foodflo https://www.foodflo.com
This meal delivery company services Los Angeles and Orange County areas offering weekly vegan meals consisting of 16 items including soup, side salads, entrees, side dishes, and raw snacks. Current menus are posted online and are all vegan, may be gluten-free, wheat-free, or soy-free on request. They offer one-on-one dietary consulting and gluten-free coaching, cooking classes, and catering.
Fresh N' Lean https://www.freshnlean.com
This savvy and truly healthy meal service prepares and ships delicious plant-based, wholesome meals made with fresh produce that's organic, locally sourced, and in-season. The meals contain very low sodium and are made with only a minimum of oils and no preservatives. Weekly meals are never frozen and are shipped fresh in special coolers with ice packs. A week of meals includes wholesome meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and even includes sweet treats for dessert. Meals come ready to heat in the microwave or oven. Choose from the five-or seven-day plan or order a la carte.
22 Days Vegan Meal Delivery https://www.22daysnutrition.com
Founder Marco Borges offers plant-based meals that are certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free, and made with organic superfoods. The foods are fresh, never frozen, naturally low in fat, sugar, and salt, flavorful and wholesome. They are made from vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, herbs, and spices and available in your choice of meal plans.
Veestro https://veestro.com/
This site is a vegan/vegetarian gourmet meal delivery company, especially designed for people looking for a healthy and convenient alternative. Veestro is a family owned healthy food delivery service. They produce chef- inspired plant-based meals from scratch using only organic, non-GMO ingredients. Customers can choose from a variety of dishes and meal packs, including gluten free, low calorie, high protein, and kids meals. They package, freeze, and ship anywhere in the US.
The Vegan Garden https://thevegangarden.com
A family-owned vegan food delivery business promises fresh and delicious ready-made a la carte meals or full meal plans advised by a nutritionist on staff. They offer meals that are low fat, low calorie, cruelty-free, free from trans-fat and cholesterol, and prepared with mostly local, organically grown foods used in internationally inspired recipes.
Vegin'Out https://www.veginout.com
This service is a premier online vegan food, vegan meals and vegetarian meal delivery service for Los Angeles, Southern California, and nationwide. They offer simple, healthy, organic, well balanced and affordable freshly prepared weekly vegan meals and vegetarian meals conveniently delivered right to your home or office. Weekly menus are posted on the website and consist of 9 to 10 vegan meals including entrées and side dishes.
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ORGANIC GARDENING
Compost Guide https://www.compostguide.com
A comprehensive website that offers a complete guide to composting including the process of making compost, decomposition, compost materials, bins and tools, using the compost, and troubleshooting composting chart.
Composting https://decompose.co
This site is an excellent guide to composting that covers various techniques such as continuous composting and batch composting. The guide covers the materials needed to get started, what to compost, what not to compost, and includes a step-by-step tutorial from start to finish. Learn about cold composting, hot composting, and vermicomposting to create your healthiest garden yet.
Garden Medicinals and Culinaries https://www.gardenmedicinals.com
Gardeners, herbalists, and herb growers may browse the on-line catalog of this company that offers 175 varieties of herbs, vegetables, and flowers. All seeds are untreated and grown organically, ecologically, or conventionally and are open-pollinated, non-gmo varieties. Includes information on using herbs wisely and an extensive links list to other herb sites.
Gardening Tips For Beginners: Everything You Should Know
https://www.projecttimber.com/resources/gardening-tips-for-beginners-everything-you-should-know/
Experienced gardeners have many tips to make growing plants easier and more enjoyable. This site offers 21 tips to help those new to the gardening scene experience success and pleasure in planting and maintaining an inexpensive self-sustaining garden for the family.
Growing Peanuts https://insteading.com/blog/growing-peanuts
Peanuts are easy to grow. This site arms the grower with all stages of peanut growth information including varieties of peanuts, preparing and maintaining ideal soil, soil testing, ideal soil temperature, introduction of inoculant to promote growth, watering and weeding, and finally, harvesting.
High Mowing Organic Seeds https://www.highmowingseeds.com
Sells 100% organic, non-GMO seeds for growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and cover crops. Now sells over 600 heirloom, open-pollinated and hybrid varieties of vegetables, fruit, herb, and flower seeds for wholesale and retail sales. Seed collections, gift ideas, and seed catalogs available. Owner Tom Stearns says, "I see seeds as one of the best educational tools."
How to Grow a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/07/how-to-grow-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love.html
This site offers 10 excellent tips for growing vegetables that make your front yard eye appealing. Suggestions for growing attractive edible border plants, keeping sprawling plants in a container, and keeping the area well maintained keep everyone happy, A food safety note mentions that edible plants growing close to the sidewalk may be attractive to dogs and cats who use the area as a litter box and may make the plants inedible.
Native Seeds/Search https://www.nativeseeds.org
An Arizona-based nonprofit conservation organization the works to conserve, distribute and document the adapted and diverse varieties of agricultural seed, their wild relatives, and the role these seeds play in cultures of the American Southwestern and northwest Mexico. The site posts the history of the organization and retail seed offerings.
Planet Natural Research Center
https://www.planetnatural.com/composting-101/
All you need to know about how to make compost is covered in this easy-to-follow guide from getting started to composting indoors. You'll find tips and tricks and learn the terminology--it truly is Composting 101.
Robinson Love Plants https://robinsonloveplants.com/compost-guide/
Drop in to this site and you'll learn everything you've always wanted to know about composting. This ultimate compost guide explains what compost is and its role and benefits to the healthy growth of plants. At this site readers will find plant guides, pest guides, tool guides, and tips and tricks on composting to grow a robust garden.
Salt Spring Seeds https://www.saltspringseeds.com/
Offers Heritage and Heirloom Seed Catalog for Organic Gardeners. Dedicated to a
safe and sustainable organic agriculture, and to all of the organic gardeners out there.
Seed Savers Exchange https://seedsavers.org
Specializes in preserving heirloom vegetable and flower seeds from extinction. Their focus is on heirloom varieties that people brought to North America when their families immigrated as well as traditional varieties grown by Native Americans, Mennonites, and the Amish. A delight for gardeners who want to grow exceptional varieties of vegetables and flowers. Phone or write for catalog.
Seeds of Change https://www.seedsofchange.com/
Sells certified organic vegetable seeds, seedlings, and organic foods from beans, miso, onions, bell peppers, quinoa, and amaranth, to bunches of basil.
Smart Gardening https://www.smartgardening.com
This ecology-focused agency began The Countywide Yard Waste Program in 1990 to help people learn about backyard composting, grass recycling and water-wise gardening to reduce disposal of solid waste in landfills. Learn the facts and the techniques to create your own natural fertilizer for healthy soil and healthy plants and vegetable gardens.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Environmental Programs Division
Countywide Yard Waste Program
Sustainable America Blog/10 Ways to use Extra Garden Vegetables https://www.sustainableamerica.org/blog/10-ways-to-use-extra-garden-vegetables/
When the garden produces more fruits and vegetables than you can use quickly, turn to this site for a host of suggestions for putting those vegetables to good use and prevent waste. Suggestions range from cooking a meal for a neighbor in need to donating to a food pantry.
Victory Seeds https://www.victoryseeds.com
Relies on the sale of seeds to accomplish their primary mission: to protect seeds. Sells hundreds of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds packaged in inner resealable bags. All seeds are grown by them or purchased from a network of other heirloom seed growers.
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ORGANIZATIONS
EarthSave http://www.earthsave.org
Founded by John Robbins, EarthSave is a global movement that "promotes food choices that are healthy for people and the environment." The group's mission is to "educate, inspire and empower people to shift toward a plant-based diet and to take compassionate action for all life on earth." Their web site includes a FAQ page, a discussion board, essays on significant topics, links to other relevant web locations, and information about the organization, its programs, and how to join.
Food Empowerment Project https://www.foodispower.org
Creating a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one's food choices is the goal of this group. This informative website is an excellent learning tool to teach how people can prevent injustices against animals, people and the environment. FEP also works to discourage corporations from marketing unhealthy foods to low-income areas and encourages people to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Visitors to the website will find many invaluable resources.
Food for Life Global https://ffl.org/
Billed as the World's Largest Vegan/Vegetarian Food Relief, this Hare Krishna organization distributes 30,000 "karma-free vegetarian meals" daily to needy people around the world. The site provides information and photos of the group's humanitarian efforts.
Food Not Bombs https://www.foodnotbombs.net
This organization is an all-volunteer movement toat recovers food that would otherwise be discarded and shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities around the world as a way to protest war, poverty, and the destruction of the environment. They also provide food to the survivors of natural disasters. This group works in coordination with many other organizations like Earth First! and Farm Animal Rights Movement.
National Health Association (NHA) https://www.healthscience.org/
Formerly known as the American Natural Hygiene Society, this non-profit organization promotes the benefits of a plant-based diet. The group provides educational materials, educational events, and services to thousands of people around the world
North American Vegetarian Society https://www.navs-online.org
Founded in 1974, NAVS is "dedicated to promoting the vegetarian way of life." The organization publishes Vegetarian Voice,a quarterly magazine and sponsors regional and national conferences. World Vegetarian Day and Summerfest are two major activities of the group. Their web site contains sample articles from the magazine, campaign information, a list of affiliate groups, details about their annual events, and links.
Organic Consumers Assocation
https://OrganicConsumers.org
This group is "dedicated to building a healthy, safe and sustainable system of food production and consumption." The organization is a clearinghouse for information on organic standards, genetically engineered foods, food irradiation, bovine growth hormones, toxic foods, and mad cow disease.
The Organic Farming Research Foundation https://www.ofrf.org
A national nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1990 to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. OFRF pursues this mission by sponsoring research related to organic farming; disseminating research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production practices; and educating the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues. Working organic farmers from across the United States comprise the majority of OFRF's Board of Directors.
Vegetarian Resource Group https://www.vrg.org
The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and intererelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. In a graphically attractive site, the group, which publishes theVegetarian Journal,includes vegetarian and vegan recipes, nutrition information, recipes, excerpts fromVegetarian Journal,vegetarian travel information, and a vegetarian game. Membership in the organization includes a subscription to the magazine which is published six times a year
Veggie Happy (formerly Soy Happy) https://www.veggiehappy.com/
A national campaign to encourage all major league baseball parks to have veggie dogs available for fans. The site contains a Ballpark Reference Guide to assist those who want to write letters, send e-mails, or make phone calls urging the baseball clubs to provide food for vegetarians.
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PET RESOURCES
Chewy https://www.chewy.com
An online store that sells wet and dry dog and cat foods, supplements, herbal dog and cat collars, dog treats, organic catnip, shampoo and conditioner, dog biscuits, dental health care, and grooming. Also available are foods for special diets including gluten-free, grain-free, corn, wheat, and soy-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian categories. They also sell Buddy Biscuits for dogs and cats
Cloud Star https://www.cloudstar.com
Sells dog food, a line of wet and dry, grain-free dog foods, flavored grain-free dog treats, and foods that are dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, potato-free, and foods for dogs with allergies, food sensitivities, and vegetarian dogs. Also available are soft chews for dogs with hip and joint issues.
Coupon Chief https://www.couponchief.com/guides/ultimate_guide_to_saving_money_on_pets
This helpful website offers pet owners a host of innovative ideas for ways to save money on everything needed to acquire and maintain a household pet. Savvy shopping using the handy guide can save dollars on pet foods, veterinary care, pet supplies, pet services, and pet adoptions.
Eco Dogs and Cats https://www.ecodogsandcats.com
Sells vegan dog and cat foods, pet treats, pet toys, supplements, dog and cat beds and blankets, travel accessories and carriers, litter box accessories, collars and leashes, and grooming supplies. They also feature a blog.
Evolution Diet Cat and Dog Food https://petfoodshop.com/
Sells wet and dry vegan cat and dog food online. Also available are dog treats, accessories, supplements and health services. Buying in bulk saves money.
Fifty Dangerous Garden Plants for Dogs
https://blog.homesalive.ca/dangerous-garden-plants-for-dogs
There are lots of pet-friendly plants you can use to decorate the inside or outside of your home, but there are some pet parents should avoid. This website covers an impressive list of plants that are safe as well as those to avoid.
Flying with Pets https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/pets-reward-frequent-flier-miles-1263.php
This site is a helpful, comprehensive guide for anyone planning to travel by air with their pets or emotional support animals. Different airlines place a variety of restrictions and policies for the types of pets and where and how they may travel on the plane. Some airlines require health documents from a certified vet. Other airlines require passengers traveling with their emotional support animal to provide a letter from a physician. Visit this guide in advance of travel to learn all the details that passengers will need to travel with their pets.
My Pet Naturally https://www.mypetnaturally.com
This online store sells high quality organic and healthy foods for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Also available are healthy treats, pet toys, beds and bowls, pet grooming. Their very own pet bakery offers pupcakes, cookies, and cakes that even humans can share with their pets. In addition to their onnline store, this company also has a physical location in Los Angeles at 12001 W. Pico Blvd.
PetHelpful
https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Dangerous-foods-that-can-sicken-or-kill-your-dog-cat-or-other-pet
Many human foods are dangerous to our animal companions! This site helps owners identify foods that are poisonous to pets. Some of these common items seem harmless to us but are a danger to our pets.
Pet Pantry https://www.feedyourpets.com
Sells dog and cat foods, grooming supplies, pet toys and accessories, products to treat fleas. Also available are several varieties of birdseed, and rabbit and guinea pig foods. Sells an extensive line of cat treats and dog biscuits including grain-free varieties and well-known brands like Old Mother Hubbard.
Pet-Proofing Your Home and Yard Safe for Dogs and Cats https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/pet-proofing-home-yard/
The home and yard may contain safety hazards that could cause harm or injury to your family pet. Items like home cleaning supplies, poisonous plants, toxic chemicals in the garage, pesticides, empty plastic bags, worn electrical cords, and many other items need to be stored properly for safety. This site offers helpful information to help you avoid the hazards and keep your pet happy and safe.
Pet Safety: Leaving Your Dog or Cat Home Alone
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/pet-safety-leaving-dog-cat-home-alone
We can't be with our pets 24/7, so it's critical to ensure they're protected from dangerous materials when they're on their own. This site discusses pet-proofing your home to protect curious dogs or cats from harm.
Thrive Cuisine: What's the Deal with Vegan Dog Food?
https://thrivecuisine.com/lifestyle/vegan-dog-food/
At this website readers will learn that dogs can be healthy on a well-conceived vegan diet, and discover guidelines for providing a well-balanced nutritionally-sound diet for their dogs. What's in your pet's food? Do veterinarians support a vegan diet for dogs? These questions and many more are covered on this website in addition to additional links covering the topic of a vegan diet for dogs.
Ten Most Common Ways Dogs Are Accidentally Poisoned
https://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/4658-10-common-toxins-for-dogs-list
This is a really good overview of pet poison dangers (it has "dogs" in the title, but it really applies to both dogs and cats). Common things we have in our homes like medications, rodent poisons, chocolate, poisonous plants, household chemicals, snail bait, insecticides, etc. can be a danger to our pets. This site discusses ways to recognize your pet has ingested some of these items.
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PUBLICATIONS
LIVEKINDLY https://www.livekindly.co
This website offers up-to-date notices of all the latest plant-based restaurant and celebrity happenings in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Also included on the site are updates on environmental issues, health, ethics, business, and beauty and fashion. Check out their Features, Resources, and Videos for the hottest vegan news.
Plant Based News https://www.plantbasednews.org
They say it takes a village! This impressively large village aims to bring awareness and enlightenment about animal rights, environmentalism, ethical
consumerism, health, and the plant-based lifestyle with its latest news, videos, and blogs. Discover the great big, wonderful vegan world and find inspiration.
Some Vegan Girl https://somevegangirl.com/
This unique website features a team of four women who are on the cutting edge of what's new in the vegan community. Anyone looking for what's hot in animal welfare, vegan fast food, restaurant news, new products, and new businesses will find exciting news to ponder.
Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine https://www.veganhealthandfitnessmag.com/
Launched in Summer 2012, this quarterly magazine is available in Whole Foods stores around the US. Editor Brenda Carey, model and body builder, has assembled a colorful publication filled with photos of body builders, nutritional information by experts, interviews, exercises, recipes, vegan advice, training tips, and more. Subscribers are automatically entitled to both the digital and print versions of each issue, but may opt for the tree-free, digital-only subscription.
Veg News https://www.vegnews.com
North America's premier vegetarian newspaper with over 100,000 readers includes interviews, travel information, recipes, book reviews, vegetarian products and resources, as well as informative news and special features for vegetarians. Now includes Vegetarian Baby and Child, formerly a separate publication. For a free sample copy send an e-mail from their website.
The VegE-News https://www.lholmesassociates.com/newsletters/veg/html/veg_main.shtml
A monthly e-newsletter featuring current news stories and items of interest to vegetarians. Includes articles on Health, Environment, Lifestyles and Trends, Animal Issues and Advocacy, Book and Documentary Reviews, Recipes, and Books for sale.
Vegetarian Journal https://www.vrg.org/journal
Published by the Vegetarian Resource Group, this bi-monthly magazine is directed to people interested in health, ecology, and ethics. Included are articles of interest to vegetarians, notices of vegetarian events, recipes, book reviews, product evaluations, and information about products and services. The on-line version contains excerpts from the magazine. Anyone becoming a contributing member of VRG for $30 will receive the magazine plus a copy of Vegan Handbook.
Vegetarian Times https://www.vegetariantimes.com
The premiere vegetarian magazine displays a premiere web publication. Beginning with a an attractive graphically appealing home page, the editors have grouped a number of informative articles under headings like Natural Beauty, Health, Eco-Home, Travel, and Links. The site offers loads of recipes as well as featured articles and stories.
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