Recently, information about healthy and green living seems to keep finding me. Blogs keep being recommended and movies randomly show up on our Netflix… I think God might be trying to tell me something :)

One of the biggest things I am learning, is that in today’s American society, we are so out of touch with what is in our food, and where our food comes from. I am really developing a longing to eat more whole foods, less processed chemicals, and really understand the source of my food. Part of this journey is getting my hands dirty by making more from scratch and planting a garden. However, in all honesty, so much of it has been a mental shift, prompted by some things I have been reading and watching.

For today’s post, I would just like to share a list of things I have been watching and reading related to the whole idea of green/healthy living. I hope this post is a resource list for you. My prayer is that you will explore these ideas with me and be open to new ideas about the way we live and eat.

1) Food, Inc. – this is a riveting documentary on the food industry and how it’s commercialization is affecting our health. This film was so eye-opening for me. Before watching it, I was very unaware of the way our food system worked. This film really inspired me to change the way I think about food,

2) No Impact Man -this is a fascinating documentary that journey’s one author (and his family) and their goal to live an entire year with no net environmental impact. Although his actions are extreme, his journey is challenging and inspiring. I walked away from this film thinking, if he can make those massive changes and enjoy most of them, maybe I am able to do more than I think. He also wrote a book which can be found here.

3) 100 Days of Real Food– This is a wonderful blog devoted to whole food eating. Again, some of her efforts are extreme, but I feel there is much to be learned. Right now, she is doing a series of very accessible “mini challenges.”

4) The Zero Waste Home– this is another family who has chosen to live with as little waste as possible. They provide practical tips on how to live more sustainably.

I hope you enjoy these fun and educational pieces :) I encourage you to check them out, they really have been life changing for me.