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You probably recognize the Melissa’s logo from stickers and labels on fruits and veggies you’ve bought. But unless you’re in the food world, chances are you don’t know Robert Schueller, public relations director at the largest supplier of variety produce in the U.S.

As if being a teen isn’t crazy enough, consider the extra stress of being a teen who’s obese. Stephanie Soechtig, producer and director of the documentary Fed Up, says, “I could see government policy, marketing, and industry-funded science actually playing out in these kids’ lives.”

Didn't catch last night's 2014 James Beard Awards? No worries. We whipped up a handy-dandy cheat sheet to the veg-tastic books nominated in the Focus on Health and Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian categories.

VT recently received a copy of Leon: Fast Vegetarian by Jane Baxter and Henry Dimbleby. It’s a beautiful book that puts the vegetables first, which is something I'd like to do at home. My first pick: Cauliflower Cheese.

Many a sombrero-sporting reveler has confused Cinco de Mayo with the Mexican Day of Independence (false!). May 5th is also commonly understood to be the one day of the year when it’s OK to drink margaritas before noon and eat one’s weight in guacamole (true!).

Bring on the beans, cabbage, kale, and broccoli! Turns out, eating gas-producing foods may help your gut get the nutrients it needs.

How long does it take to change your health and your life? Twenty minutes, twice a day, if you ask legendary hip hop producer Russell Simmons, a vegan, yogi, and meditation practitioner.

A friend came back from a Tahitian vacation bearing some unexpected travel souvenirs: vanilla beans. The spindly, black pods are actually the fruit of the vanilla orchid, which grows in tropical climates around the world.

As if her plate isn't already full with an acting career and her nonprofit foundation, Izabella Miko is also seriously into cooking. On the last day of shooting Starving in Suburbia, the new Lifetime movie she co-stars in, she treated cast and crew to homemade vegan treats.

Here's round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links. It's US VegWeek! Need convincing to take the veg pledge? Read our top 15 reasons to go veg.

When I happened upon the Bodum Bistro Sauce Pot at a department store a couple of years ago, I snatched it up without looking at the price (around $25). At last—a smart, chic brushing and basting solution!

I recently heard a farmers’ market grower on the radio refer to spring as the “leafy vegetable season,” citing spinach—not kale, chard, or another trendier green—as one of the best veggies to buy right now. I’m not talking about baby spinach, which is common as grass these days.

Whether painted in pretty pastels, hidden and filled with treats, or transformed into tempting chocolates and wrapped in shiny foil, it’s hard to miss the Easter holiday’s most ubiquitous emblem: the egg.

Love NYC's Cinnamon Snail? The super-popular lunch truck, which we highlighted a few years ago in a roundup of all-veg carts, trucks, and stands, just launched a Kickstarter campaign to build a new food truck—raising more than $28,000 of their $82,000 goal in just four days.

Thinking about going vegan, but not ready to give up cheese? You're certainly not alone. But here are some easy ways to satisfy that craving.

I’m a fairly healthy eater, but chips will always be my weakness. Straight-up veggie chips are cool but just don't satisfy my "junk food" chip cravings. Thankfully, there are some legitimately healthy chip options available these days to pull me away from greasy potato chips.

Matzo (sometimes spelled “matzoh” or “matzah”) is a thin, cracker-like “bread” made simply from flour and water. It’s a key Passover component because it represents the Jews’ hasty retreat from Egypt, which left no time for bread to rise.

Documenting a road trip to scout out urban farms across America, Growing Cities visits rooftops, back yards, and reclaimed abandoned lots under cultivation in major urban centers including Seattle, Atlanta, and Detroit.

Bring on the beans! A new study finds that eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas, or lentils could significantly reduce cholesterol (the "bad" LDL kind).

On a recent excursion to the grocery store, I snapped up several beautiful basil bouquets. Stuffing the fragrant green bunches into my recycled shopping bag, I imagined all the wonderful things I’d be making over the next week: pesto, Italian salads, basil lemonade.

For many of us, the biggest evolutionary step we’ll take as home chefs is investing in quality cookware. That might mean springing for a really great non-stick pan, splurging on a top-of-the-line blender, or—as was the case for me—getting spoiled with the gift of an entire Le Creuset set.

Documenting the second-largest farm animal rescue in the U.S., Turlock gives witness to the rescue of more than 4,000 hens abandoned by the A&L Poultry egg farm west of Turlock, Calif. The film follows the rehabilitation of the rescued birds and the birds’ adoption by new owners.

Chocoholics, rejoice! A new report finds that the flavanol antioxidants in dark chocolate may help prevent obesity and diabetes.

A colorful plate isn’t just pleasing to the eye—vivid veggies and fruits also provide a bevy of important nutrients. Here’s how to maximize every meal.

Know who invented the veggie burger? We didn't either. Here's a brief history of the amazing meatless patty once known as the "VegeBurger."

I am a salad lover, and what's not to love? Salads make it easy to eat a well-balanced meal at home or on the go. However, there is one essential piece of salad prep that will make them even more nutritious.

Take a look inside my refrigerator and one thing becomes immediately clear: I’m a condiment fanatic. Lined up in not-too-tidy rows are mustards, ketchups, barbecue sauces, chutneys, pickles, tapenades, Tabasco-like sauces galore, and probably my most-used condiment, harissa.

Aside from fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy eaters know how important it is to stock their kitchens with other nutritious foods that are less perishable. If you want to commit to healthful eating, making it easy to eat well with a well-stocked pantry is your key to success.

New research confirms eating oatmeal helps lower cholesterol, thanks not only to fiber, but also to bioactive compounds called AVEs. (Psst: have you tried our overnight no-cook chai steel-cut oats?)

In France, there’s an after-dinner tradition called the tisane. Tisane is another way of saying “tea,” and more specifically, “herbal infusion.” I’ve adopted the ritual for several reasons, beginning with the fact that it tastes good, but I also love that I can use almost any herb for the job.

Once upon a time, St. Patrick’s Day was a humble holiday honoring the man who brought Christianity to Ireland. Today, March 17 has evolved into a larger-than-life party synonymous with drinking, parades, and—of course—feasting on traditional Irish foods.

Share your comments, and see what others have to say. Our favorite responses will be published in the next issue of Vegetarian Times.

San Francisco moves one step closer to banning the sale of plastic water bottles. According to the Food & Water Watch, 75 percent of empty plastic bottles end up in landfills and waterways.

Highway signs throughout California plead, “Serious drought. Help save water,” as city councils pass restrictions on outdoor watering and other extraneous water usage in hopes of fighting the severest drought in state history.

If you avoid dairy for health or ethical reasons, you’re probably familiar with soymilk, rice milk, and almond milk. Then there's oat milk, coconut milk, hemp milk ... it can be a bit overwhelming!

Laura went veg in June 1995 after staying with a family member who was not eating meat at the time. Click to learn more about Laura, including her best advice for new vegetarians.

What you put into your body is as important as what you put on it. Whether you’re interested in clearing acne, preventing premature aging, or protecting your skin from environmental damage, the first step to attaining beautiful skin is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Kids are eating more fruits and veggies, thanks to a new federal school meal standards, including placing limits of calories and sodium and upping the amount of fresh produce.

A little bit electro-pop and a little bit folk, singer-songwriter Dan Croll is showing up on lists like iTunes New Artists 2014 and VEVO’s Ones to Watch 2014.

Outside investments in mechanized quinoa farming are pushing Bolivian farmers to prioritize quick, mass production over sustainability

Maintaining a balanced veg diet without relying on less-than-healthy processed foods can be tricky. The key? Preparation!

Marking its fifth anniversary in style, the Red Carpet Green Dress contest is adding menswear to the mix on Oscar night. Founded by eco-activist Suzy Amis Cameron, Red Carpet Green Dress not only spotlights ethical and sustainable fashion but also helps raise funds for nonprofits.

Need another reason to load up on berries? A new study finds that eating strawberries may help lower bad LDL cholesterol.