Alternative Nutrition Websites
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Posted by Lisa Russell Oct 23, 2008 |
These resources teach nutrition from perspectives that differ from the USDA Food Pyramid.
Living Energy is home to Dr. Radka Ruzicka, HD(RHom), DNM, NCP. She teaches that "healing is a process that encompasses the body, mind (including emotions) and the Spirit. When all three aspects of self are addressed during times of ill health, or "dis-ease", the healing potential is greatly enhanced. In this manner, we strive for "Wholeness" and consider every aspect of a person"
Simply Nourished is a website by mother and nutrition and whole foods guru Claudia Castillo. From her site: "At Simply Nourished you'll find many answers to these questions, but most importantly, you'll learn how easy it is to find the right food program for you and/or the youngsters in the family, respecting your lifestyle and adapting to your family situation."
She speaks directly to parents who are trying to shift their families, joyfully, to a more nourishing diet. She says that "in the case of families with children, by adding a touch of fun and magic into our meal planning, we'll be a lot more effective when presenting healthier choices."
Shirley's Wellness Cafe is a website maintained by Shirley (surprise!) Lipschutz-Robinson. Shirley describes her mission here: "I was once a victim of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment - which I think of as the "disease" establishment because they focus on disease rather than on prevention and wellness. The orthodox medical establishment wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure"; they want us to believe that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get "well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation. In the story of my Journey Into Health you can learn how I achieved radiant health without drugs, surgery or radiation."
She even has resources on her site for pets.
The Weston A. Price Foundation for Wise Traditions in Foods, Farming and the Healing Arts advocates local produce, real non processed foods and old-fashioned natural supplements. Their site has a lot of information from a global perspective. I could spend hours reading their articles.
For our family, part of rejecting an institutionalized education has been our constant questioning of authority. Alternative nutrition education has been just one of the ways this is manifest in our home. I hope you find something of interest here, and in my Alternative Health Education article.