Stacey Gualandi, 02/11/13

Television and Radio Host/Correspondent for The Women's Eye

I recently interviewed Kris for The Women's Eye Radio Show and got to hear her speak at the You Can Heal Your Life Conference in Las Vegas. This wellness activist preaches self-care, ending negative self-talk, and adopting a plant-based diet.

Daniel Klein, 02/11/13

The Perennial Plate

On our recent trip to India, we got a wake up call from environmental activist Dr. Vandana Shiva on the reality of these issues and how they can impact farmers to the point of suicide (270,000 farmers have killed themselves in the last 15 years).

Jonathan Valania, 02/11/13

Journalist

Yuengling represented the triumph of indie, proof that a small family-owned brand could not only hold its own, but grow up to be the largest American-owned brewer in the nation. But then three things happened that soured my love.

Kelsey Timmerman, 02/11/13

Author, 'Where Am I Eating?' and 'Where Am I Wearing?'

We revere the image of farmers on TV commercials and in campaign speeches. The truth is there are one billion farmers on earth and 60 percent of them live in poverty. God may have made farmers, but man continues to make new ways to exploit them.

Andrew Gunther, 02/11/13

Program Director, Animal Welfare Approved

As someone who puts animal welfare and the environment front and center in my food choices, AquaBounty's claim that their GE salmon will reach a marketable weight in half the time immediately sets alarm bells ringing.

Peter McGuire, 02/10/13

Freelance journalist and Irish Folklore lecturer

Organic isn't better for you. Eating organic food won't stop imaginary 'toxins' from bypassing your liver and making you sick. Buying organic can potentially cause greater harm to the environment. Eating local is no guarantee of reducing your carbon footprint.

Jeremy John, 02/11/13

Christian Social Activist

Unsustainable wages are not just a worker's problem: wages limit the opportunities for workers to participate in healthy and sustainable food economies

Joe Satran, 02/08/13

Staff Writer

A quarter of Americans eat dinner out at least three nights a week, so for the USDA to systematically ignore this facet of the American eating system is risky.

Dan Garblik and Lalit Kalani, 02/09/13

Co-founders of Bandar Foods

Flowers are stupid Valentine's Day gifts because you can't eat (most of) them and it's unsatisfying to do a late-night jewelry binge. No, in 2013, the only way to impress that special someone is with calories, carbohydrates, non-GMO whole grains, and non-irradiated spices.

Gini Graham Scott, 02/08/13

Author, 'Living in Limbo: From the End to New Beginnings'

When I read the story about the Italian tourist who was arrested and spent the night in jail after forgetting his wallet at a trendy New York steakhouse, I could really relate.

Danielle Nierenberg, 02/08/13

Co-founder, Food Tank: The Food Think Tank

Like the dotcom burst and the subprime mortgage crash, Wall Street speculators are driving a food commodities bubble to its breaking point. If it bursts, high food prices could become the new norm, impacting wallets and bellies everywhere

Nathan Runkle, 02/08/13

Founder and Executive Director, Mercy for Animals

Do you think it's acceptable to cram an animal into a crate so small she can't even turn around, lie down comfortably, walk, run, play, or engage in other basic behaviors? Walmart does.

Lee Schneider, 02/08/13

Founder, Red Cup Agency; podcasting at TechSmart

Even in the world of organic wines, there is a spectrum. You can have many spirited conversations (pun intended) about how "pure" pure can be, and now natural a wine might be. How do you determine if the sulfites in wine are causing headaches?

Dana Reilly, 02/08/13

HuffPost Tech Intern

Chefday, a newcomer to the recipe-delivery-service game, is unique in that they focus on a community cooking experience.

Christian Remde, 02/08/13

Filmmaker living in Austin, TX.

Ramen may seem like just a basic noodle soup, but the crazy amount of work that goes into creating the silky pork broth, light noodles and marinated eggs is mind blowing. We traveled to Ramen Tatsu-Ya to break down this classic Japanese comfort food.

Rozanne Gold, 02/08/13

Chef and author

When I was 24 years old, I moved into Gracie Mansion to live with Ed Koch. The year was 1977 and my boss-to-be had just become the Mayor of New York City

Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D., 02/07/13

Manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute

Like clothing, music, and celebrities, certain foods come and go in terms of popularity. Here are 13 that may help you improve your health, assist your weight-loss efforts, or just give you the chance to give your taste buds something new!