Street Food Is the New Fast Food

Ross Resnick, 12.28.2009

Founder, Roaming Hunger

Here come the top 10 lists. The hot lists of 2009 will invariably reference a few major themes of our year past-- from Michael Jackson to unemploymen...

Seriously, What Does the Future Hold for Foodies?

Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn, 12.28.2009

Hedonism Evangelist

End of the year, end of the decade. Let's not look back, let's look forward. What does the future hold for foodies?

Fast Food And Young Waistlines Make Lousy Neighbors

Halle Tecco, 12.28.2009

Social Entrepreneur

In a study of over a million California ninth-graders over 8 years, researchers found the likelihood of obesity at schools near fast food restaurants was 5.2% higher than the state average.

Mindful Eating Through The Holidays And Beyond

Danielle Cavallucci, 12.28.2009

Co-author of "Your Orgasmic Pregnancy: Little Sex Secrets Every Hot Mama Should Know"

With the holidays upon us, we are tempted at every turn. Changing your attitude about nourishing the machine that is your body is key to maintaining a balanced approach to enjoying your healthy practices.

Two Senior Tickets for Avatar

Dennis Danziger, 12.28.2009

Public school teacher, author of forthcoming novel, "A Short History of a Tall Jew"

I'm 58, tall, lean, athletic build for a guy my age. But I'm four years shy of senior discounts, the Early Bird Special and my next colonoscopy. Really? Senior tickets?

7 Restaurants That Keep Los Angeles Carnivores and Vegetarians Happy

Lauren Harb, 12.28.2009

Food blogger

Here are just seven of many LA spots a vegetarian can confidently take her meat-eating boyfriend (and vice versa) to eat. Consider it an effort toward world peace.

Dry Spells, Good Eats Put Everglades Birds In the Mating Mood

Joseph B. Treaster, 12.28.2009

Editor, 1H2O.org, Knight Center for International Media, University of Miami

MIAMI--Drought, that killer of crops, destroyer of rivers and lakes, may turn out to have its good points - particularly in the Florida Everglades. ...

Healthy Cooking Tips From The Mayo Clinic

Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H., 12.28.2009

Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H., is chair of the Division of Preventive, Occupational, and Aerospace Me ...

Healthy cooking doesn't mean you have to become a gourmet chef or invest in special cookware. Simply use standard cooking methods to prepare foods in healthy ways.

What's The Oldest Item In Your Refrigerator?

Karen Dionne, 12.24.2009

My mom is famous for keeping multiple jars of opened salad dressings and dabs of dubious leftovers in her fridge.

Cook Your Way Rich and Thin in 2010!

Denise Brodey, 12.23.2009

Multimedia Brand Strategist on Women and Health

There are two ways to survive the recession. Cook--and eat delicious healthy stuff that you can save for leftovers. Or don't cook--order out, spend your cash, watch your ass (grow).

Holidays: The Time to Pig Out and Enjoy Doing So

Ramon Resa, MD, 12.23.2009

This may sound contrary to what has been in the news lately regarding obesity and the growing weight problems of America, but let me explain. We trea...

Learning To Live With Food Allergies

Elizabeth Gordon, 12.23.2009

I never imagined that the birth of my child would trigger adult onset food allergies, and that I would never eat eggs or gluten again. The transition has been hard, but it has also been a blessing.

Pimento Cheese (aka Southern Pâté): The Ultimate Holiday Party Crowd-Pleaser

Andrew Knowlton, 12.22.2009

Restaurant Editor at Bon Appétit magazine

This is Andrew Knowlton's second post for the Huffington Post. Andrew's blog, The BA Foodist, was nominated for a 2009 James Beard Award. Dear BA Fo...

Best Restaurant Dishes of 2009 for Under $10

Andrew Knowlton, 12.22.2009

Restaurant Editor at Bon Appétit magazine

There's so much delicious restaurant food out there, and so much of it is affordable. With that in mind, here are the 10 best value dishes I ate this year -- priced at or under $10.

Drinking Ourselves Fat (Video)

Dr. Thomas Farley, 12.22.2009

New York City Health Commissioner

Sugar-sweetened beverages are not the sole cause of the obesity crisis, just one of the most egregious. That's why the NYC Health Department is using disgusting images to get people's attention.

Americans Love Microwaves -- But are they Safe?

Robyn Griggs Lawrence, 12.22.2009

Editor-in-chief, Natural Home Magazine

With the economy still in recession, more American families are eating at home rather than eating out, but most aren't making hearty, traditional meals on the stovetop or in the oven. They're nuking.

Eloisa James' Parisian Christmas

One For The Table, 12.18.2009

www.oneforthetable.com

This year my husband and I are on sabbatical from our respective universities, so we packed up loads of books, two children and four laptops, and moved to Paris.

Food For A Good Mood

Elizabeth Somer, 12.18.2009

Dieting, skipping meals, or eating erratically can lower blood sugar, with symptoms such as weakness, irritability, and fatigue. As a result, the body runs out of energy.

Spiritual Sex: Holiday Celebrations For Couples

Suzie Heumann, 12.18.2009

Founder of www.tantra.com.

To create a magical evening that the two of you will remember use your imagination and don't worry too much about looking silly. The intention, focus and love are the most important part.

How To Avoid Binge Eating During The Holidays

Geneen Roth, 12.20.2009

Geneen believes that we eat the way we live, and that our relationship to food, money, love is an ex ...

The most painful thing about using food to comfort ourselves during the holidays (or any other time) is that it is only a temporary solution. After the food is gone, whatever you ate about is still there.

Recipe: Oyster Stew in 15 minutes

Maria Rodale, 12.18.2009

CEO and Chairman of Rodale, Inc. and book author

I remember loving oyster stew since I was a small girl. Frankly, it's kind of like mother's milk from the Earth and Sea. I know that sounds weird, but...