NewsRack: flenvcenter/Food_Independent/Food-Consumption/Conscious-Eating

Rich and cheesy kale gratin [Vegetarian] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This rather decadent dish is a wonderful way to have kale on a chilly night.

James Cameron Talks Vegan Diets During Acceptance Speech - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

James Gerken — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

From Mother Nature Network's Michael d'Estries: James Cameron is still a vegan — and he picked a massive celebration to remind the world. The 58-year-old...

Arugula salad with thyme-toasted walnuts [Vegetarian] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Super simple and yet so elegant, this salad features the flavor of walnuts toasted in olive oil and thyme leaves.

Ellen Kanner: Meatless Monday: How to Build a Vegan Community With Bread and Chocolate - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Ellen Kanner — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

You and your partner are a hot young couple. You have a gorgeous eight month-old son. You live on a tropical island. Do you really need more? For Agata Kalicki and Reno Ciantar, the answer was, yes. "We found something was missing on the island," says Kalicki.

Spicy sauteed tofu with wild mushrooms and a ginger-garlic sauce [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This simple meal comes together quickly, is packed with protein to satisfy your hunger, and is full of flavor to satisfy your taste buds.

A Greedy Man In A hungry World (Book Review) - TreeHugger

Lloyd Alter — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Jay Rayner questions everything we hold dear and true about local and seasonal food, farmers markets and the food system.

Oil Spills Make Ethan Hawke REALLY Angry - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Nick Visser — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

From Mother Nature Network's Michael d'Estries: In the new hit horror flick "The Purge," it's the year 2022 and the United States has achieved record...

Food miles are a distraction. Local food is not. - TreeHugger

Sami Grover — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Food miles are a simple concept to get. But for truly sustainable food, we must engage with the details.

Basic granola recipe for quick and healthy breakfasts and snacks [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Jaymi Heimbuch — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This simple and speedy recipe is fully customizable to your tastes, and is great for having a constant stash of healthy and delicious granola, perfect for adding to breakfasts and lunches.

Couscous and avocado salad with dijon-thyme vinaigrette [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This light and delicious salad is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch -- and it is easily customized to include all your favorite ingredients.

Ellen Kanner: Meatless Monday: John Robbins' New Revolution for a New America - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Ellen Kanner — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Whether you're concerned about health, GMOs, animal rights or the future of life on earth, it's time to come together "to create change at larger, systemic levels." Changing to a happier, healthier world is possible, he believes.

Healthy chickpea salad with roasted cumin and lime [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Flavorful, packed with protein, and super simple to make, this healthy salad is perfect for weekday lunches.

Rohit Kumar: How Urban Agriculture Is Revitalizing Local Economies - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Rohit Kumar — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

When I look out onto the urban landscape of manicured green grass, the potential for a buzzing new local food economy seems so obvious. It seems the transformation might already be underway.

Michelle Weiss: 5 Tips for Going Vegan - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Michelle Weiss — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

These tips are for everyone who has ever wondered how vegans stay vegan, for everyone who has ever considered going vegan and for everyone who thinks vegans are crazy hippie people and are just reading this blog to write a snarky remark in the comment section.

Do Vegetarians Live Longer? - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Amanda L. Chan — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Eating a vegetarian diet may be associated with living longer, according to a new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers from Loma Linda...

Never eat canned soup again! 11 delicious vegetarian soup and stew recipes - TreeHugger

Jaymi Heimbuch — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Ditch the cans of soup that are heavy on sodium and light on nutrients. This collection of diverse and much-loved soups will give you the warm and healthy meal you're craving.

Bean Salad with roasted potatoes, asparagus and pesto [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This kitchen-sink style recipe will cool you off on a hot summer day.

Foraging Do's And Don'ts - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Nick Visser — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:30:00 GMT

From Mother Nature Network's Tom Oder: A new generation of chefs is taking the farm-to-table trend in local sourcing and sustainability to a new level...

Toddler suddenly realizes that meat comes from animals, goes vegetarian (Video) - TreeHugger

Stephen Messenger — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

"When we eat animals they die!" says Luiz. "I don't like that they die. I like that they stay standing up."

Moroccan stuffed tomatoes with zucchini, asparagus and pistachios [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A surprisingly fast and simple dish, yet with a full, rich flavor

Beverly Bell: Bringing the Food Home: Local Food and Agriculture Systems - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Beverly Bell — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Food literally transverses the globe, creating a major disconnect between us and our source of survival, and creating plenty of opportunities for middle-people to make a profit along the way.

Simple and creamy white bean dip with lemon zest [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Perfect for quick lunches, healthy snacks, and as an appetizer at parties and picnics.

Easy white bean dip with sun-dried tomatoes [Vegan] - TreeHugger

Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch — Sun, 26 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This is a delicious and healthy spread to keep in your refrigerator for when you need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or if you need to whip up a quick appetizer to take to a party.

Food Politic: Farm Forward's BuyingPoultry.com Will Put Humane Eating in Consumers' Hands - Green on HuffingtonPost.com

Food Politic — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Farm Forward is developing an application called BuyingPoultry.com, which will be an answer for people who are willing to spend a little bit more for humanely raised products but are confused by the labels.

Strawberry-blueberry scones made with coconut milk [Vegetarian] - TreeHugger

Jaymi Heimbuch — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

These delightful scones are filled with fresh berries, and are a wonderful breakfast treat when served with honey and a cup of hot tea or coffee.