Resources
Educational Resources and References Around
Sustainable, Regenerative and Resilient Food and Agricultural Systems
(updated as of June 2026)
REFERENCES: BENEFITS OF ORGANIC/REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE ON HUMAN HEALTH (Nutrient Density) & ENV’T
The case for the effects of organic/regenerative agriculture/agroecology on soil health, environment/climate and human health (including human gut microbiome)
REFERENCES: FOOD IS MEDICINE AND HEALTH
Research about food is medicine programs and approaches and their impact on human health.
REFERENCES: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SUSTAINABLE DIETS/FOOD SYSTEMS, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENV’T & HUMAN HEALTH
Research about “sustainable diets” and connecting our food and agriculture system to climate change and environmental degradation and human health.
REFERENCES: EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ON ENV’T/ HUMAN HEALTH
The below is a body of evidence around the Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture’ on environment and climate change & the benefits of more Plant-forward eating patterns on human and planetary health
REFERENCES FOR THE IMPACT OF PESTICIDES ON HUMAN HEALTH
Research on the Impact of Pesticides on Human Health
REFERENCES: FLAVOR AND NUTRIENT DENSITY CONNECTION
Research about the connections between plant compounds and flavor
REFERENCES: ROLES FOR DIETITIANS/NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS/HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FOR IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE DIETS/FOOD SYSTEMS
Papers highlighting the role of Dietitians/Nutrition Professionals/Healthcare Providers in food system transformation
REFERENCES: THE TRUE COST OF FOOD
Research about phytochemicals and their impact on human health.
REFERENCES: ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS
Research about impact of UPF’s on human and environmental health
REFERENCES: PHYTOCHEMICALS AND HEALTH
Research about phytochemicals and their impact on human health.
INDIGENOUS & BIPOC PERSPECTIVES ON ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND HEALTH & SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
Below are numerous articles about BIMPOC perspectives on sustainability, food justice, and food sovereignty.
Consumer-friendly Articles, Talks & Videos on Sustainable Diets and Sustainable Food Systems
These are consumer-friendly articles about sustainable food systems and diets that are from well-respected institutions and have solid references to back up claims.
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Recipes
Support Your Gut: Tofu Berry Bliss Pudding
Disclaimer: I'm delighted to be partnering with BiomeBliss, a delicious prebiotic powder, for this post. The opinions below are my own and I only partner with brands with whom I aligned. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Mary's Nutrition Show and our...
ChocaMacaCinnaCayeLatte
Get healthy with this hot chocolate recipe. It’s finished in the blender for that creamy, foamy, frothy delightfulness.
Avocado Toast 4 Ways
Check out Mary’s 4 Avocado Toast recipes. By adding pesto, smoky paprika, white beans and rosemary, or goat cheese you can try new flavors.
Nutrition Education Links
GETTING STARTED
- Nutrition MD
www.Nutritionmd.org
Nutrition information for both the provider and consumer regarding nutrition and treatment protocol for each disease state. - Center for Science in the Public Interest
www.cspinet.org
Independent, non-profit consumer health group. Unbiased and cutting edge nutrition and food product information - World’s Healthiest Foods
www.whfoods.com
A database on food recommendations for disease states, recipes, and research-based information on specific whole foods. - Dr. Andrew Weil
www.drweil.com
Website of Dr. Andrew Weil. Includes comprehensive medical, nutrition and supplement information with a large searchable database. - Health Castle
www.Healthcastle.com
Great articles & info and ideas for food prep & recipes. - Prevention
www.prevention.com/
Website for the magazine. Nutrition ideas on weight loss, disease prevention. - Eating Well
www.eatingwell.com
Website for the Eating Well magazine. Has great meal ideas, and the easy-to-read nutrition information. - PCC Natural Markets
www.pccmarkets.com/
Recipes, cooking classes, latest nutrition news, local nutrition and sustainable agriculture information in the Puget Sound area.
ADVANCED NUTRITION
- PubMed
www.pubmed.gov
For those who want their research straight from the source. Abstracts available on all published and peer-reviewed research. - Linus Pauling Micronutrient Information Center
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/disease-index
Excellent website from the Linus Pauling Institute which discusses individual micronutrients and their known potential benefits and risks on chronic disease. Indexed by disease state. - The Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com
Discusses individual disease states, their symptoms, treatments, conventional and complementary treatments, and more. - MedLine Plus
https://medlineplus.gov/prostatecancer.html
From the National Institute of Health. Discusses all health topics and links you to research, articles, the latest news and educational materials from multiple health organizations.
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