There are some fruits and vegetables that contain many pesticides and are dangerous to consume on a regular basis. However, there are also many that are fine if they are grown conventionally. Sometimes buying organic can be expensive. This guide to the "Clean 15" and the "Dirty Dozen" shows you when to go organic, and when you can save your $$$. Check it out!
Miguel Molina has started a great website where he is reviewing restaurants from all over LA! The goal: to look for authentic, affordable food that represents a variety of cultures.
This is an amazing resource put together by the Monterey Bay Aquarium called "Seafood Watch". You can look up any type of seafood on their website, and they will tell you whether that seafood is good for your body and for the environment!
This is an amazing organization that brings nutrition, local food, ecological awareness, etc. into local schools! They have volunteer events every month, so check them out!
STREET POETS INC INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING OF SACRED MUSIC & ILLUMINATING POETRY: "SEEING IN THE DARK"Featuring:Street PoetsRafael Bejarano (www.soundsofcreation.org)Rhythm TribeWhen: Sunday, December 12th 2010Where: 5PM @ Eco-Logical Art Gallery (Street Poets' Community Venue)4829 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90019"Where the Sacred meets the Street"
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) is a non-profit organization that offers programs and services for those living with HIV/AIDS. More information can be found in there website www.apla.org
This website lists locations, programs offered, schedules and more. Click the link to go to the website, then click "locations" on the left side of the page to find your nearest YMCA.
LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy for all. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment.
