Millions of folks have joined the Meatless Monday movement and its British cousin, which share two simple goals: healthier people and a healthier planet.
Tracy Hepler | Posted 07.12.2009 | Green
Looking at today's society it seems clear that when it comes to our food and nutrition, our priorities are out of whack. We need a wake up call and Food, Inc. is just that.
Katie Molinaro | Posted 06.27.2009 | Green
Breakfast hasn't been as interesting since I went vegan and gave up bacon, scrambled eggs and Entenmann's Raspberry Danish Twist.
Ana Joanes | Posted 06.11.2009 | Green
It is not only the pig whose pig-ness we need to respect, but the Ana-ness of Ana. By learning to respect and embrace the truth of who I am, I too can find my place and role in this world.
Dana Joy Altman | Posted 05.30.2009 | Chicago
Your local farmers' market is where you will find the most beautiful, wonderful tasting, alive, fresh foods you can possibly get your hands on.
Johanna Smith | Posted 05.07.2009 | Green
So now my seeds are all set up on windowsills around my apartment. Nothing much seems to have happened yet. I spritz them daily and hope that something green transpires shortly.
Liane Weintraub | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living
Having planted an organic vegetable garden and seen the impact on my own family, I feel a kinship of spirit toward Michelle Obama that seems to grow day-by-day.
Steve Ells | Posted 04.25.2009 | Green
Antibiotic use is not a prerequisite to life on the farm, but rather a threat to life itself. Let's preserve these drugs for the sick animals and humans who need them.
Liz Neumark | Posted 04.23.2009 | Living
The goal is to inspire young people to discover good nutrition through joyful, delicious experiences with healthy and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Tate Gunnerson | Posted 03.30.2009 | Chicago
Cozy, colorful and 100% country, the place ain't fancy but it's got a constantly changing style as friends and regular customers regularly bring in poultry and/or country-centric gifts.
Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn | Posted 03.12.2009 | Chicago
Can you imagine the city built by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters going meatless for a month? Can you see Da Coach wandering from table to table at Ditka's selling grilled tofu during the playoffs?
Wendy Gordon | Posted 03.07.2009 | Green
PepsiCo learned that it wasn't running the Tropicana factory or transporting juice containers, but the nitrogen fertilizers they used that were the primary carbon emissions culprit.
Hillary Newman | Posted 02.27.2009 | Green
The FDA is also not required to label when food comes from genetically engineered animals. Without clear labeling, many may soon be feeding their families manipulated animals.
Flora Lazar | Posted 02.27.2009 | Style
Time to show that the artisan cheese industry in the US is more than a lot of hot air from the Slow Food and sustainable agriculture movements.
Anne Dunev | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living
Improve your nutrition. This is the one thing you can always do which is never ill-advised and will always improve your condition.
star-telegram.com | AMY CULBERTSON | Posted 02.22.2009 | Green
Indeed, Bittman is the most commonsensical of food writers, though it's clear that he loves to eat and that his palate has high standards. So when he ...
Huffington Post | Posted 02.09.2009 | Green
Former model and former wife of Sir Paul McCartney, Heather Mills doled out $1 million worth of vegan food to underprivileged children in the Bronx. T...
Huffington Post | Johanna Smith | Posted 02.09.2009 | Green
Short of tilling your own backyard, joining a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) scheme is perhaps the most effective way you can green your eating...
Newsmax | James Howard Kunstler | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green
In the public arena, essayists often are criticized for not offering solutions to our looming energy crisis. Here are some suggestions for those tired...
Treehugger | Matthew McDermott | Posted 01.17.2009 | Green
Can you tell the difference between eco fact and eco fiction? With the green movement growing in momentum, we frequently come across any number of st...
Huffington Post | Johanna Smith | Posted 01.11.2009 | Green
INTRODUCING SHMEAT Meat that is grown/ concocted in a test tube is also known as in vitro meat, victimless meat, vat-grown meat, hydroponic meat, cul...
AP | Posted 12.28.2008 | Green
A farm couple got a huge surprise when they opened their fields to anyone who wanted to pick up free vegetables left over after the harvest -- 40,000 ...
New York Times | Kim Severson | Posted 12.20.2008 | Green
A neighbor stopped by the other day to talk about her Thanksgiving plans. Last year, she didn't really give the meal much thought. She bought a turkey...
Bitten | Kerri Conan | Posted 12.20.2008 | Green
If you hurry, you should still find a few bushels of local chiles here and there. Grab what you can -- at least a couple quarts -- and don't worry abo...
Gourmet | Barry Estabrook | Posted 12.14.2008 | Green
Another week, another hole ripped in our food safety net. This one is courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which last month...
Kerry Trueman | Posted 08.06.2009 | Green