When you are already eating as cheaply and meagerly as possible, any raise in cost can quickly plunge you and your family into hunger.

People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.

For centuries, soup kitchens have been a way for local communities to offer a way of support, both nutritional and emotional to their less lucky neighbors.

I've lived all over the world, but Harlem is very special to me, and when I decided to open a restaurant near my home, I didn't want it to be business as usual.

In America, we are engaged in constant battle with food.

Eating vegetarian doesn't mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes.

Many people are turned off at eating vegetarian because of the misconception that all dishes are just an arrangement of bland vegetables.

As a chef, I always have in mind how to properly feed the public, but at times it's easy to forget that some people have trouble even getting any food, much less adequate nutrition.

With all the endless varieties and toppings you can add to burgers, there's no need to keep munching on the boring burgers and ketchup found at all the tailgating events and BBQs.

Pot lucks are fun, especially when you encourage your guests to bring dishes that represent their families or cultures.

While most individuals use the flesh of the coconut in their cooking, coconut water and oil are also known to have numerous health benefits.

Since the gluten-free diet is not for everyone, it's recommended that you stick with a gluten-free diet for at least 3 weeks first to see if it works for you.

The fact is that more and more people are developing a sensitivity to gluten, without necessarily being allergic to it.

The holidays are my favorite time of year! Christmas was always one of the biggest celebrations in Sweden, and I look forward to the festivities each year.

The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday.

As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill.

For me, brunch is such a versatile meal since you can play on both the sweet and savory in your dishes.

While keeping active is a major aspect of staying fit, what you use for fuel definitely factors in.

It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work.

The same ten dollars you spend on lunch is all it costs for City Harvest to feed 37 kids who are hungry. That's pretty astounding.

My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving me confidence, teaching me valuable lessons, to help make me the man I am today.

When I ride the subway back and forth, sometimes I look at the other passengers and wonder if any of them are children who have been adopted or parents who have adopted.

Here's a thought: what if we ban the word 'healthy food' from our culinary vocabulary? I'm not talking about banning foods that are considered healthy. I'm talking about changing the way we think about food overall.

We can all agree that government can't solve the obesity crisis alone. It's an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private and public sectors if we want to see some long-term success.