Resources/Links

Food:

• 'The Conscious Kitchen'- Alexandra Zissu
• 'Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating'- Jane Goodall
• US Dirty Dozen List: http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods
• Australian Dirty Dozen List: http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/2012/02/organic-dirty-dozen-australia/
• Ottawa Farmers Market: http://www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca/
• List of Ottawa Food Markets: http://ottawastart.com/food-markets.php
• Canadian Organic Growers website: http://www.cog.ca/
• Canadian Organic Growers: Ottawa Chapter: http://cog.ca/ottawa/
• A brochure encouraging people to ‘Regain Control of Their Food Choices’, produced by the Canadian Organic Growers Association: http://www.cog.ca/uploads/Building%20Local%20Org%20Food%20Strat%20PWW.pdf
• Organic Federation of Australia: http://www.ofa.org.au/
• Australian Farmers' Market Association: http://www.farmersmarkets.org.au/
• Choice magazine gives a very comprehensive guide to buying organic, listing specific fruit & veg & options for meats, dairy, eggs & groceries in Australia: http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/food-and-drink/organic-and-free-range/organic-food.aspx
• Helpful article from the Canberra Times. Discusses food choices & pricing guide: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/choosing-your-organics-20111129-1v389.html
• http://quinoa365.com/
• A comprehensive chart that summarises the key issues involved in shopping ethically, produced by The Ethical Consumers Guide of Australia: http://www.ethical.org.au/downloads/2011/Issueschart2011.jpg
• Australian author Angela Crocombe has written two books on sustainable living. One is titled 'A Lighter Footprint: A practical guide to minimising your impact on the planet' http://ebooks.readings.com.au/product/301 & the other 'Ethical Eating' http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780143008569/ethical-eating-how-make-food-choices-won-t-cost-earth