In an effort to help consumers learn about the chemicals often lurking in conventionally-grown food, The Pesticide Action Network recently launched WhatsOnMyFood.com, a website that seeks to spread awareness of the harmful effects of pesticides on our health and environment.

Synthetic pesticides play a huge role in conventional farming practices, and have been implicated as a cause for range  a range of illnesses including autism and Parkinson’s disease. PAN is committed to working towards the reduction of pesticide use, as well as collaborating with partner companies to voice their collective opposition against the use of chemicals in our food.

Case in point: the average American child receives more than five “servings” of chemical residues in their food and water each day, according to WhatsOnMyFood?. Further, the website allows you to search by food or pesticide to learn what’s potentially hiding in your meal. It also offers ways for concerned parents and families to take action in the fight against the use of these hazardous materials.

As for us? We’re going organic whenever possible. What about your family?

-Brittany, KIWI Staffer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere.  Interested in having your blog featured?  Let us know in the comments!

-Our hospitals use a lot of energy and produce a lot of waste.  A guest blogger at Crunchy Domestic Goddess explains how staying healthy is one more way we can help the environment.

-A timely post: Learn how going green with your baby can save money, courtesy of Green Baby Guide.

-Green SAHM tells the merits of greening your hair care routine.  Who says you need to wash every single day?

-We all know the importance of getting our kids to be active outdoors.  The Tranquil Parent has great tips for outside fun.

-Mom Goes Green talks about the effect of pesticides on our children.

Marygrace, KIWI intern