Myths about food are brought to us not only by those companies with a vested interest in promoting pesticides and biotechnology, but also by a host of less obvious sources.

Happy Food Day! Today we might take a wakeful moment to give thanks to Mother Earth for nourishing us and our families over the centuries. It is a great day to consider what we put into our bodies and to take particular notice of the beautiful domino effect of supporting local food systems.

Republicans may hail Ryan as an intellectual, but he has not read his history, where the food lesson is clear: Rising food prices in the absence of social support equals social unrest on a massive scale.

"Bizarre Foods" is an entertainment program, but in every episode and every story we try to convey a serious message: Let's look at how the rest of the world eats, and let's see what we can learn from other people to change our food lives for the better.

As part of Food Day, the Worldwatch Institute is showcasing 50 food and agriculture initiatives in 50 states. It's an inspiring group of programs -- h...

Right now, U.S. agriculture policy provides price supports and subsidies to farmers who use pesticides and insecticides -- and penalizes those who don't. Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Food Day also reminds us that even here, in the world's richest nation, about one in seven households suffer food insecurity, meaning that the family's diet is impaired or limited in some way, with even higher rates in households with children.

In preparation for the first annual Food Day, created by the Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI), HuffPost Food showcased the "Terrible 1...

On Friday, we brought you the "Terrible 10," which comprised the worst aspects of America's food scene. For today, we decided to brighten up your Mo...

The first annual Food Day is October 24; it aims to bring Americans from all walks of life together to "push for healthy, affordable food produced in ...

Over the course of the next six months, we hope to create what will be a huge grassroots mobilization for changing what Americans eat. It's all connected: The meals we eat, the foods we grow, the policies we form, and the impact we have.