According to U.S. Department of Agriculture, meat consumption's predicted to go down 12.2 percent between 2007 and 2012, so we have something to ask our "red-blooded" compatriots: How has our once ...

As a new semester at Tufts begins, food is everywhere — at dining halls, social bonding events, late-night study sessions and parties. It is ubiquitous, a triviality many of us neglect to consider, ...

Sliced beef on a white plate garnished with a sprig of rosemary, with a napkin, knife, and fork to the side - Antoniotruzzi/Getty Images If you're looking to reduce your meat intake, an excellent way ...

Thinking about eating less meat for health, budget, environmental, or ethical reasons? Keep reading to learn why it really is a good idea! Why Eating Less Meat is a Good Idea You don’t need to become ...

There’s nothing necessarily wrong with loving a good steak every now and then—meat can be a great source of protein, iron, and other key nutrients. But there’s growing evidence that eating more plants ...

A few months ago, I found myself in an unexpected conversation with a woman whose husband raises cattle in Missouri. She, however, had recently raised and butchered an ostrich for meat. It’s more ...

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When a group of leading scientists and nutrition experts unveiled a global diet plan several years ago, few expected it to ignite one of the fiercest food debates in recent memory. Their central ...

This essay is part of What to Eat on a Burning Planet, a series exploring bold ideas to secure our food supply. We have a deep fatalism about our diets, and the conventional wisdom says that the only ...

When you stop eating meat, your cholesterol levels may go down. Eating less meat can help improve your gut health. Cutting out meat may help lower your risk of chronic diseases. Your body changes when ...

Deli meat sandwiches have been an easy lunch option for decades, allowing people to grab and go during a busy day. But a series of studies have linked processed meats like deli meats to a higher risk ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. In 2006, when Malcolm Regisford was ...