Organic Cooking
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Organic or not, eating more fruit and vegetables can improve health
Is organically grown produce better for you than non-organic fruits and vegetables? more
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Corn-fed vs. grass-fed
Food enthusiasts brought their curiosity -- and some beefs about the cattle industry -- to the recent Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance conference on "Beef, From Plains to the Plate." more
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Why using a lid when cooking can help save the planet
British eco-food columnist Richard Ehrlich is a fan of "lidded cooking." more
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Ten superfoods that can improve your life Photo
Not all foods were created equal -- some are so packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and other beneficial substances that they've been deemed "superfoods." more
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Eat organics without breaking the bank Photo
In the midst of a recession, people are always looking for ways to save money, and the luxuries are the first things to go. Crossing organics off your grocery list may seem like the easy way to save money but it's not necessary. more
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'Smart Choices' food label: a sign of nutrition or marketing? Photo
Most shoppers know that cabbage and carrots are smart choices at the grocery store. more
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Organic verses free-range and more: Learn what egg labels really mean
Few food purchases can scramble the brain like buying eggs these days. With choices that include organic, free range, Food Alliance certified, brown, white, natural, fertile, American Humane Certified, Animal Welfare Approved, vegetarian fed, omega-3, pasteurized and cage free, a consumer could be... more
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Fiber the latest ingredient in fortification craze
Your mother called it roughage, and prunes were once the poster child. Now fiber holds the coveted spot as the new "it" ingredient. more
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Pesticides in your peaches
Latest government report shows more than 50 pesticides on the fruit. How can you avoid the risks? more
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Keep BPA Out of Your Food
With a recent study linking bisphenol A -- a chemical in hard plastics and the linings of food and beverage cans -- to diabetes and heart disease, you may be wondering what you can do to minimize your exposure. The Environmental Working Group last year conducted an analysis of BPA in various... more
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Organic food companies Graphic
Organic food companies mean big business. But do you know which food corporation is behind some of your favorite brands like Kashi and Naked Juice? more
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The green movement rethinks the way we cook
In today's world, eating represents much more than enjoyment and nourishment. Increasingly, food is being viewed through a new lens: how it affects the environment. more
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'Organic' label doesn't guarantee quality or taste Photo
I don't believe in organic. There, I've said it and I feel better. It's something that's been on my mind for years. more
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Organic? Local? Certified? Huh?
We hear chefs throw around a lot of terms like organic and local, but what does it all mean, and why should you care? Good questions, here are some answers. more
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Different shades of green for wine fans Photo
Green wines are growing. These are "eco" green wines that their makers say are made in harmony with nature. In the United States their sales are up, as is the number of vineyards using organic farming methods. more
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Treading lighter with low-carbon diets
Not every student in line at the University of Redlands cafeteria was ready for self-sacrifice to save the planet. more
