Heather Bauer, RD, CDN, 05/20/12

Nutritionist, Entrepreneur, Author, Mother of Three

For most, deciphering nutrition labels can be like reading hieroglyphics. It can be time-consuming and thankless. I'm committed to providing my readers as much accurate nutrition information as possible.

Andrew Gunther, 05/18/12

Program Director, Animal Welfare Approved

A recent report from the UK's highly respected National Trust has confirmed: Feeding cattle on grass throughout their life-cycle is the most environmentally sustainable way to raise beef.

Jill Donenfeld, 05/20/12

Founder, The Culinistas

Keeley and Erika were University of Oregon sophomores when they made their first batch of homemade peanut butter. A year later (i.e., now), Wild Squirrel Nut Butter sells three peanut and two almond butters in roughly 50 stores in the Northwest.

Anneli Rufus, 05/18/12

Comfort-food freak

A new café in Berkeley, California masters those refractions. Based on macrobiotic principles and 100 percent vegan, the Green Earth Café serves tempeh Reuben sandwiches and cashew-cream parfaits.

Robert Doar, 05/18/12

Commissioner, New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. It is time for the federal government to take a second look at this issue.

Jim Higley, 05/18/12

Bobblehead Dad; Author; Speaker; Parenting Columnist; Radio Host; Cancer Warrior

Having Chris Lilly on your grilling team is the same thing as having Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton teach your kids a thing or two about baseball. Or having Beyonce and Jay Z swing by for your weekly singing lesson.

Gastronomista, 05/21/12

Co-Founder and Editor of www.Gastronomista.com

The Manhattan Cocktail Classic has come and gone, and with 5 days of events, seminars, tasting bars, celebrations, and revelry, we fit in as much as our bodies would allow.

Claudia Bicen, 05/18/12

Writer and Activist

The biggest question for me is to what extent an abject disregard for the welfare of sentient beings can ever be justified in the name of luxury.

Samuel A. Worthington, 05/19/12

President, InterAction

As an amateur climber for 20 years, I learned that to scale daunting cliffs and ice, two core attributes are required -- courage and teamwork. You probably feel like you have been climbing your own mountain after two days of G8 talks at Camp David

Bill Telepan, 05/18/12

Chef/Owner Telepan Restaurant, Executive Chef Wellness in the Schools (WITS)

Well, any ramp-haters out there will be happy: Ramp season is winding down and you don't have to hear about them or eat them until next March or April, depending on the weather.

Food & Wine, 05/18/12

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Beer and margaritas are ideal partners, but it would be a shame to leave Lone Star (or other) wine lovers out in the cold, with nothing to drink along with their fajitas. Here's a quick guide on what to drink with Tex Mex.

Michael Greger, M.D., 05/18/12

Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture, The Humane Society of the United States

Yesterday was a good morning to wake up and smell the coffee. A new study found drinking coffee was associated with living longer in both men and women.

Mary Orlin, 05/18/12

The WineFashionista

In Northern California wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma County get all the attention.  Another wine region I love is Livermore Valley, an easy drive from San Jose and Silicon Valley, and 35 miles east of San Francisco.

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., 05/17/12

Nutrition and Fitness Consultant

When it comes to nutrition, sometimes it's hard to tell the fact from the fiction. Certain foods get a reputation as "bad for you," whereas others get promoted as "natural" or "good for you" when they are really not.

Christine Gould, 05/18/12

Founder, Thought for Food

Food Revolution Day is just the beginning. Every day is a chance to get involved, to think big and take action to find the solutions that remake our world.

Lela Merabishvili, 05/18/12

Student, Activist and One Young World Delegate

Obesity has never been such a grave issue as it is in our era. The time has come when we need to recognize the mistakes of the past for our children and grandchildren. We have the potential and the tools are right in front of us, ready to use. So what's left? Act!

Monica Strawbridge, 05/18/12

Writer

Eggs! Eight or nine eggs each day. It's the two-sided coin of owning 11 chickens. On one side, I'm thrilled to have fresh eggs always available. On the other, the stream of eggs is so steady at this time of the year, you can be swimming in them.