Allergy Kids: Founded by former food industry analyst, author and mother of four, Robyn O’Brien, the AllergyKids started Mother’s Day 2006 after her fourth child had an allergic reaction to breakfast. The mission of the AllergyKids Foundation is to make clean and safe food affordable to all children. Their goal is to restore the health of our children and the integrity of our food supply for families today and for future generations.
Center for Science in the Public Interest-CSPI: Founded by executive director Michael Jacobson, Ph.D. and two other scientists, CSPI carved out a niche as the organized voice of the American public on nutrition, food safety, health and other issues during a boom of consumer and environmental protection awareness in the early 1970s.
Environmental Working Group (EWG): EWG’s groundbreaking research has changed the debate over environmental health. From households to Capitol Hill, EWG’s team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, communication experts and programmers has worked tirelessly to make sure someone is standing up for public health when government and industry won’t.
www.forksoverknives.com (Plant-Based Foods) Forks Over Knives was launched in 2011 as a feature documentary. Backed by scientific research, the film presents a radical but convincing case that modern diseases can be prevented, halted, and often reversed by leaving animal-based and highly refined foods off the plate … and adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet instead.
Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT): Founded in 2003 by international bestselling author and GMO expert Jeffrey Smith, IRT has worked in nearly 40 countries on 6 continents, and is credited with improving government policies and influencing consumer-buying habits. The Institute for Responsible Technology is a world leader in educating policy makers and the public about genetically modified (GMO) foods and crops.
www.drfuhrman.com (Dr. Joel Fuhrman) Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a family physician,New York Times best-selling author and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods.
Food Babe: Founded by Vani Hari, a woman who ended up in the hospital after years of eating a typical American diet, she then decided to make health her number one priority. Without any formal training in nutrition, she started a blog, “foodbabe.com” in April of 2011 to share her healthy lifestyle with friends and family. Little did she know at the time, that this blog would change the world. Her efforts have lead to big food corporations like Chipotle, Kraft, General Mills, Subway and others to remove harmful ingredients from their food products
Gerson Institute: Dr. Max Gerson’s daughter, Charlotte Gerson, founded the Gerson Institute in 1977. The Gerson Institute is a non-profit organization located in San Diego, California, dedicated to providing education and training in the Gerson Therapy, an alternative, non-toxic treatment for cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases.
Dr. McDougall’s Health and Medical Center: A physician and nutrition expert who teaches better health through vegetarian cuisine, John A. McDougall, MD has been studying, writing, and speaking out about the effects of nutrition on disease for over 30 years.
www.myhdiet.com The Hallelujah Diet exists to help people live a healthy, vibrant life. It’s a plant-based, clean food diet based on scientifically proven principles and research. Their mission is based on Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. When you get back to the garden, you can live life fully the way that God intended. Our resources introduce nutrient-rich foods into your diet that can transform your life. We offer natural supplements, juices, organic protein bars, exercise programs, and recipes.
www.naturalnews.com Natural News is a science-based natural health advocacy organization led by activist-turned-scientist Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. The key mission of Natural News is to empower consumers with factual information about the synthetic chemicals, heavy metals, hormone disruptors and other chemicals found in foods, medicines, personal care products, children’s toys and other items.
nutritionstudies.org (Dr. T. Colin Campbell) the Center grew out of T. Colin Campbell’s life work in nutritional research and the recognition of The China Study, the 2005 book co-authored with his son Thomas Campbell, MD. Originally known as the T. Colin Campbell Foundation, the board and staff changed the name to the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies in 2013.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine-PCRM: founded by Dr. Neal Bernard, The Physicians Committee is leading a revolution in medicine—putting a new focus on health and compassion. The Physicians Committee combines the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of 150,000 members across the United States and around the world.
Russell L. Blaylock MD: Surgeon, author, lecturer, educator, Dr. Blaylock has been on the forefront of educating the public about health and nutrition. His first book, “Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills”, reveal how excitotoxins, are related to diseases of the nervous system. His second book, “Health and Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life“, covers the common basis of all diseases, nutritional protection against diseases of aging, protection against heavy metal toxicity, the fluoride debate, pesticide and herbicide toxicity, excitotoxin update, the vaccine controversy, protection against heart attacks and strokes, omega-3 fats, and more. His third book, “Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients“, was released in April, 2003 and discusses the ways to defeat cancer, enhance the effectiveness of conventional treatments and prevent complications associated with these treatments. Check out his podcast at Blaylock Health Channel.
The Food Revolution Network with John and Ocean Robbins: Founded by John Robbins, an heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire, who walked away from the money and the power after realizing it makes people unhealthy. So he decided to make a change and forge a new path. The Food Revolution Network is committed to healthy, sustainable, humane and conscious food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins (John’s son), with more than 150,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, the Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet.
The Water Cure: Founded by Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, M.D., an internationally renowned researcher, author (“Your Body’s Many Cries for Water”) and advocate of the natural healing power of water. Dr. F. Batmanghelidj devoted the last 20 years of his life promoting public awareness of the healing powers of water. He appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs and lectured around the world.
Weimar Center of Health and Education: Weimar Institute is a non-profit, supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist church offering lifestyle-based health care and biblically focused secondary and higher education. The flagship NEWSTART program has assisted almost 12,000 guests in regaining wellness through natural means.