Helene York

A sustainable dining executive cooks for 18—and teaches how to keep fossil fuels from seasoning a tasting menu… More »

Delivery services are talking the talk, but they can't put sustainable foods where school diners' mouths are… More »

How to demystify the way food grows? Take the plants to the kids—and show them you don't even need land.… More »

A food service executive argues for eliminating menus' enigmatic "vegetarian option"—or making it sound good… More »

Can we save the planet from lunch tray leftovers? How to ensure the word "green" applies to more than just salad bars.… More »

Grass-fed or not, the steak you eat each week could be responsible for as much greenhouse gas as a car driving hundreds of miles. A case for cutting back.… More »

The latest recall is of this flavor additive and stabilizer. And it's found in almost everything, from hot dogs to dressing.… More »

Sustainable cafeterias are next to impossible, right? Well, not if you address these 8 common impediments.… More »

These non-food texts—about art, poverty, and American history—can help us understand the way we eat.… More »

The overfished species goes by various pseudonyms. Sustainable options taste just as good.… More »

Well-intentioned eaters seek out local produce, but a new report urges people to consider other criteria.… More »

Bad weather and inexperienced farmers cause problems, but supporting sustainability is worth it.… More »

A New York Times op-ed says it's okay to eat meat as long as it's pasture-raised. The author has some qualifications.… More »

The USDA cafeteria offerings are unhealthy and unsustainable. Federal employees deserve better.… More »

As the fresh food movement goes mainstream, the author remembers why just-picked produce is better.… More »

Misinformation abounds over seafood sustainability--but, as the author knows, it's not that simple.… More »

Out-of-season tomatoes are bad for the environment and the people who grow them. What to do?… More »

For the author, being a food activist isn't about going to protests; it's about reforming from the inside.… More »