Slowfood.com
International movement opposing fast food and promoting dining as a source of pleasure.
Idealbite.com
A fun, hip site full of eco-friendly tips and resources good for people and the planet.
organicconsumers.org
Action and resource center for the organic and fair trade movements.
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
A must read socio-cultural report that explains how the development of fast-food restaurants has led to the standardization of American culture, widespread obesity, urban sprawl and more. By Eric Schlosser.
Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health
Nutrition guru Marion Nestle describes the ways the food industry- through lobbying, advertising and the co-opting of experts- negatively influences our dietary choices and contributes to obesity, poor nutrition, and illness.