Books
Food and Health
Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food, “An Eater’s Manifesto”, Penguin Books, 2008
https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Food-Eaters-Manifesto/dp/0143114964
Michael Pollan: Second Nature, “A Gardener’s Education”, Grove Press, 1991
https://www.amazon.com/Second-Nature-Gardeners-Michael-Pollan/dp/0802140114
Michael Pollan: Food Rules, “An Eater’s Manual”, Penguin Books, 2009
https://www.amazon.com/Food-Rules-Eaters-Michael-Pollan/dp/014311638X
Michael Pollan: Cooked, “A Natural History of Transformation”, Penguin Books, 2013
https://www.amazon.com/Cooked-Natural-Transformation-Michael-Pollan/dp/0143125338
Pamela Popper, PhD, ND, Glen Merzer: Food Over Medicine, “The Conversation That Could Save Your Life”, Ben Bella Books, 2013
https://www.amazon.com/Food-Over-Medicine-Conversation-Could/dp/1940363756
Patrick McKeown: The Oxygen Advantage, “Simple Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You”, Harper Collins, 2015
https://www.amazon.com/Oxygen-Advantage-Scientifically-Breathing-Techniques/dp/0062349473
Michael Greger, MD: How Not to Die, “Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease”, Flatiron Books, 2015
https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115
Dale E. Bredesen, MD: The End of Alzheimer’s, “The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline”, Avery, 2017
https://www.amazon.com/End-Alzheimers-Program-Prevent-Cognitive/dp/0735216207
Daniel G. Amen: Memory Rescue, “Supercharge your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, and Remember What Matters Most”
https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Rescue-Supercharge-Reverse-Remember/dp/149642560X
Neal Barnard, MD: Power Foods For The Brain, “An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory”, Grand Central Life & Style, 2013
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Foods-Brain-Effective-Strengthen/dp/1455512206
Joseph Keon, Whitewash, “The Disturbing Truth About Cow’s Milk and Your Health”, New Society Publishers, 2010
https://www.amazon.com/Whitewash-Disturbing-Truth-About-Health/dp/0865716765
Rich Roll, Finding Ultra, “Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself”, Three Rivers Press, 2012
https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Ultra-Revised-Updated-Discovering/dp/0307952207
Vani Hari: Feeding You Lies, “How to Unravel the Food Industry’s Playbook and Reclaim Your Health”,
https://www.amazon.com/Feeding-You-Lies-Industrys-Playbook/dp/1401954545
Ocean Robbins: 31-Day Food Revolution, “Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World”,
https://www.amazon.com/31-Day-Food-Revolution-Great-Transform/dp/1538746255
Robert Lustig: 56 Different Names for Sugar
https://robertlustig.com/56-names-of-sugar/
Personal Growth, Guidance
Susan Newman, PhD, The Book of NO, “365 Ways to Say it and Mean it — and Stop People Pleasing Forever”, McGraw Hill, 2005,
https://www.amazon.com/Book-No-People-Pleasing-Forever-Updated-ebook/dp/B0749RS2WN
Jack Canfield: The Success Principles, “How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be”, William Morrow, 2005
https://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-TM-Anniversary-Where/dp/0062364286
Gay Hendricks: The Big Leap, “Conquer your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level”, Harper One, 2009
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361
Diane Gow McDilda: The Everything Green Living Book, “Transform Your Lifestyle — Easy Ways to Conserve Energy, Protect Your Family’s Health, and Help Save the Environment”, Adams Media, 2007
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Green-Living-Book-Environment/dp/1598694251
Marie Kondo: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, “The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing”, Ten Speed Press, 2014
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308
Parenting
Richard Louv: Last Child in the Woods, “Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder”, Algonquin Books, 2008
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X
Rachel Macy Stafford: Only Love Today, “Reminders to Breathe More, Stress Less, and Choose Love”
https://www.amazon.com/Only-Love-Today-Reminders-Breathe/dp/0310346746
Rachel Macy Stafford: Hands Free Mama, “A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!”
https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Free-Mama-Do-Perfection/dp/0310338131
Rachel Macy Stafford: Hands Free Life, “Nine Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better, and Loving More”
https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Free-Life-Overcoming-Distraction/dp/0310338158
Madeline Levine: The Price Of Privilege, “How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids”
https://www.amazon.com/Price-Privilege-Advantage-Generation-Disconnected/dp/006059585X
Lisa Damour: Untangled, “Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood”
https://www.amazon.com/Untangled-Guiding-Teenage-Transitions-Adulthood/dp/0553393073
Carl Honoré: In Praise of Slowness, “Challenging the Cult of Speed”, Harper One, 2004
https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Slowness-Challenging-Cult-Speed-ebook/dp/B0024CF0CK
Carl Honoré: Under Pressure, “The New Movement Inspiring Us to Slow Down, Trust Our Instincts, and Enjoy the Ride” , Harper One, 2008 https://www.amazon.com/Under-Pressure-Rescuing-Children-Hyper-Parenting-ebook/dp/B0017LGUSM
Cookbooks
Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Appetite For Reduction, “125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes”, Lifelong Books, 2011
Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine: The No Meat Athlete Cookbook, “Whole food, plant-based recipes to fuel your workouts and the rest of your life”, The Experiment, 2007
https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Athlete-Cookbook-Plant-Based-Workouts_and/dp/1615192662
Michael Greger, MD: The How Not to Die Cookbook, “100+ Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease”, Flatiron Books, 2017
https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1250127769
Lisa Brian: My Yonanas Frozen Treat Maker Recipe Book, “101 Delicious Soft-Serve Dessert Recipes With Instructions”, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
https://www.amazon.com/Yonanas-Frozen-Treat-Maker-Recipe/dp/1537423150
Del Sroufe: Forks over Knives The Cookbook, “Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Throughout the Year”, The Experiment, 2012
https://www.amazon.com/Forks-Over-Knives_The-Cookbook-Plant-Based/dp/1615190619
Vegan Bowls for Vegan Souls, “A Coconut Bowls Cookbook”
https://www.coconutbowls.com/products/vegan-bowls-for-vegan-souls-cookbook
Magazines
Forks over Knives
Thrive
Websites and Groups
Vani Hari: Food Babe, https://foodbabe.com/
John and Ocean Robbins: The Food Revolution Network, https://foodrevolution.org/
Dr. Michael Greger: Nutrition Facts, https://nutritionfacts.org/
Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen: https://nutritionfacts.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000929793-Finding-and-Downloading-the-Daily-Dozen-Mobile-App
Bruce & Mindy Mylrea: The Wellness Wagon, Bringing Wellness to You, http://www.bruceandmindy.com/
Forks over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com/
The Freecycle Network: https://freecycle.org/
Talks
A fantastic TED talk by the “Guerilla Gardener, Ron Finley”, about the importance of gardening:
John Robbins at Google:
Matthew Walker at Google:
Matthew Walker with Joe Rogan:
Documentaries
Forks over Knives
Fed Up
Food Inc.
Cowspiracy
Diet Fiction
The Game Changers
Phone Apps
MyFoodDiary: Calorie counting made easy, https://www.myfooddiary.com/
MyFitnessPal: Fitness starts with what you eat, https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Thrive: A series of signature apps that help you unplug, recharge, and set boundaries in your relationship with technology, https://thriveglobal.com/apps/
Devices, Tools, and Appliances
The 10 Best Sleep Trackers in 2017: https://www.nosleeplessnights.com/best-sleep-tracker/
fitbit Fitness Tracker: https://www.fitbit.com/home
Sleep
Matthew Walker, PhD: Why We Sleep, “Unlocking the Powers of Sleep and Dreams”, Scribner, 2017
https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316
Arianna Huffington: The Sleep Revolution, “Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time”, Harmony Books, 2016
https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Revolution-Transforming-Your-Night/dp/110190402X
National Sleep Foundation
https://sleepfoundation.org/
Best Gift Ideas for Sleepless People
https://www.nosleeplessnights.com/10-holiday-gift-ideas-for-insomniacs/
Meditation
Calm – Meditation Techniques for Sleep and Stress Reduction
HeadSpace – Your Guide to Health and happiness
Insight Timer – Learn Meditation Today
Meal and Food Delivery Services
The Purple Carrot – Vegan Meals for Everyone
Blue Apron – Fresh Ingredients, Original Recipes, Delivered to You
Farm Fresh to You – Produce Delivery, Fruits & Veggies To Your Door
http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/
Imperfect Produce: https://www.imperfectproduce.com/
Check out the Sistema Lunch box system
Restaurants and Shops
Vegan Restaurant Finder: https://www.happycow.net
A fantastic Vegan restaurant in San Jose: https://www.vegetarianhouse.com/
Sprouting
Now Foods, Real Food:
https://www.nowfoods.com/natural-foods/real-food
True Leaf Market, Handy Pantry: “Sprouting Supplies”
Gardening
StartOrganic: “Start you on the path to a beautiful and successful vegetable garden”, Home Gardening Education and Consultation for residential and corporate customers
Love Apple Farm in Scotts Valley is run by Cynthia Sandberg, the creator of the World Tomato Society. You will find many helpful links around vegetable gardening, especially tomatoes, here:
https://www.growbetterveggies.com/growbetterveggies/love-apple-farms-2008-tom.html
Vinder: “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors”, A community produce networking platform
A fantastic TED talk by the “Guerilla Gardener, Ron Finley”, about the importance of gardening:
Nicky Scott, Composting, “An Easy Household Guide”, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2005
Heather C. Flores: Food Not Lawns, “How to Turn Your Yard into a garden and Your Neighborhood into a Community”, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2006 https://www.amazon.com/Food-Not-Lawns-Neighborhood-Community/dp/193339207X
Organizers
If you need help organizing or decluttering your house, especially you bedroom or kitchen, then look for local organizing services in your area.
Here are two services in the Silicon Valley area I can recommend:
Organized and More, LLC: http://organizedandmore.com/
Owners: Karin Kaltenbach and Jody Knister
Belinda’s Homeworks: http://www.belindashomeworks.com/
Owner: Belinda Michaels
For other people, I recommend going to the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) website: https://www.napo.net/