Sidebar: Insects

Dining on insects, usually more by choice than necessity, occurs in at least 100 countries — and may be better than chicken for both people and the environment.

With Uncle Sam pushing the production of ethanol for fuel, U.S. farmers are planting more corn than at any time since World War II, and garnering premium prices for each harvested bushel. But many livestock operations are getting hit with a double whammy: higher feeds costs and corn-derived feed that’s carrying triple the normal load of fungal poisons.

Eating less red meat and dairy may do more to reduce food-associated greenhouse gas emissions than shopping locally.

The purchase price is often but a small part of the true cost of many animal products in the diet.

Dark chocolate can be healthful, but it isn't always so. Here's why.

Therapeutic? - Some health groups are touting the benefits of the antioxidants found in candy.