Resources – seedfood

This is an ongoing list of resources related to food. Please check in frequently as we we continue to update it:

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES

“The Impact of Teachers and Families on Young Children’s Eating Behaviors” by Erin K. Eliassen

CANCER

http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_cancer_prevention.htm

http://thestir.cafemom.com/toddler/150292/why_i_feed_my_toddler

http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/15700139/cancer-causing-food-warning-issued/

CARDIOVASCULAR

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/05/04/todays-kids-may-be-destined-for-adult-heart-disease

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/101/Supplement_2/518.short

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/107/10/1448.short

CONTAINERS

http://www.lunchskins.com

http://shop.fit-fresh.com

http://squooshi.com

baby my plate

reusable lunch containers

bento box for kids

stainless steel bento box

COOKING WITH KIDS

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/kitchen-little/?emc=eta1

http://www.chopchopmag.org

DIRTY DOZEN

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/health/the-dirty-dozen-and-clean-15-of-produce/616/

http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/organic-apples-pesticide-residue#slide-1

EATING WELL

http://truefoodnow.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/cfs-shoppers-guide.pdf

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02840/How-to-Eat-in-Seven-Words.html

http://www.ebfarm.com/

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=573

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/06/a-musical-message-for-children-on-healthy-eating/

http://www.eatwellbewell.org/

ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES

http://www.ewg.org

FOOD DYES

“Synthetic Food Dyes: What you Need to Know”

http://www.examiner.com/article/synthetic-food-dyes-what-you-need-to-know

“Fake Food Dyes & Kids: Not a Good Mix”

http://www.healthychild.org/blog/comments/fake_food_dyes_and_kids_not_good_mix/#ixzz2GMii8TJ6

“Food Dyes linked to Behavioral Problems”

http://inspirationgreen.com/food-dyes-linked-to-behavior-problems.html

“10 Things Everyone Should Know about Artificial Food Colorings”

http://www.sortacrunchy.net/sortacrunchy/2011/12/ten-things-everyone-should-know-about-artificial-food-coloring-.html

“Food Dyes Linked to Cancer, ADHD, Allergies”

Food Dyes Linked to Cancer, ADHD, Allergies

FOOD-RELATED DISEASES

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/242259.php

http://www.stopcorporateabuse.org/diet-related-disease-affects-children

FOOD WASTE

http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/01/15/eat-this-list-4-ways-to-combat-food-waste-at-home-and-save-a-little-cash-while-youre-at-it/

GMOs (genetically modified organisms)

http://tribewellness.com/blog/2013/04/what_every_parent_needs_to_know_about_gmos/101/

http://fracturedparadigm.com/2013/06/17/target-to-eliminate-gmos-from-simply-balanced-brand/#axzz2b3v0SsOZ

http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/blacklist-12-food-companies-to-avoid-and-95-sneaky-aliases-04102013/print/

http://www.psrast.org

http://www.beyondpesticides.org/gmos/reportsandpublications/gmofactsheet.php

http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/20/business/misgivings-about-how-a-weed-killer-affects-the-soil.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&

HEALTHY CHILDREN

http://healthychild.org

http://jessicalehmann.com

HFCS

http://www.backtobasicsorganics.com/uploads/Why_We_Should_Avoid_High_Fructose_Corn_Syrup.pdf

http://www.earthsfriends.com/high-fructose-corn-syrup-health-risks

JUNK FOOD

http://www.preventioninstitute.org/focus-areas/supporting-healthy-food-a-activity/supporting-healthy-food-and-activity-environments-advocacy.html

http://www.preventioninstitute.org/focus-areas/supporting-healthy-food-a-activity/supporting-healthy-food-and-activity-environments-advocacy/get-involved-were-not-buying-it/735-were-not-buying-it-the-facts-on-junk-food-marketing-and-kids.html

http://www.fastfoodmarketing.org

http://www.fastfoodmarketing.org/media/fastfoodfacts_rankingtable_bestworstkidsmeals.pdf

http://blog.fooducate.com/2010/06/28/goldfish-crackers-good-or-bad-for-my-kids/

http://www.thelistshow.tv/the-list/national/the-fit-list-junk-food-makeovers

http://www.thelistshow.tv/the-list/incredulist/the-fit-list-salt-sugar-and-fat

http://www.eatingrules.com/october-unprocessed-2013/

LUNCHES

laptoplunches.com

http://www.rockthelunchbox.com/get-ideas/

http://www.wastefreelunches.org

http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2012/03/28/project-lunch-box-30-days-of-healthy-meals/

http://easylunchboxes.smugmug.com

http://www.momables.com

http://www.bentonbetterlunches.com/

http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/04/19/school-lunch-roundup/

http://www.bitingthehandthatfeedsyou.net/

http://mommyandmelunchbox.blogspot.com

http://www.familyfreshmeals.com

http://lunchfitforakid.blogspot.com

http://easylunchboxes.smugmug.com/

http://lunchinabox.net/2007/09/08/silicone-baking-cups-salmon-box-lunches/

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sweets-lunch-punch-sandwich-cutters/?bnrid=3518538&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Backpacks_Luggage&cm_pla=Shop_All_Food_Storage&cm_ite=Sweets_Lunch_Punch_Sandwich_Cutters&kpid=8196693&adtype=pla

The Top 100 Recipes for a Healthy Lunchbox by Nicola Graimes

NITRATES

http://www.cancer-health.info/avoid-nitrates-in-foods-when-possible/

http://www.nutri-tech.com.au/blog/2010/08/nitrates-and-your-health/

NUTRITION PHONE APPS

www.fooducate.com

PICKY EATERS

http://www.littleparachutes.com/subcategory.php?sid=31

SUBSTANCES TO AVOID

http://voices.yahoo.com/trans-fats-partially-hydrogenated-oils-why-they-697753.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/439290-what-is-a-tbhq-preservative/#ixzz1TFPsnYsX

http://www.fitnessmantra.info/2006/05/22/hydrogenated-oils-the-hidden-killer

Food Dyes Suspected Of Causing Behavioral Problems In Kids

http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/food-dye-adhd

http://www.npr.org/2011/03/30/134962888/fda-probes-link-between-food-dyes-kids-behavior

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/01/20/133089144/fake-blueberries-often-masquerade-as-real-fruit

SUSTAINABILITY AND FOOD

TYPE 2 DIABETES

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-2-diabetes-in-children/DS00946

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-06-21-kids-diabetes_N.htm

http://www.voxxi.com/diabetes-guidelines-for-children/