If I had to describe the Dalai Lama I'd say he was a Buddhist, spiritual leader, meditator, peacemaker... and foodie? Apparently so. His Holiness made an appearance on Australia's version of Top Chef ... More»

Rick Bayless is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, and a huge proponent of organic food and authentic Mexican cuisine. He's also a yogi! More»

Celebrity vegan chef Tal Ronnen has cooked for Portia DeRossi, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah. And he says if you think that you can't become a vegan if you love bacon, think again. More»

Though one of my 2011 wellness trends to watch was 'veggies for foodies', I definitely didn't expect something like this... More»

Casino mogul Steve Wynn became a vegan evangelist this past summer after adopting plant-based diet, which he credits with alleviating his chronic back pain. He quickly added a number of vegan menu options to... More»

Though we're barely three months into 2011, there are already two food trends that we're already excited about. So what are these two trends and why are they so great? More»

Glamour has a great slideshow on celebrity chefs and their stay-slim secrets. Some include our favorites here at MBG like yoga, kale, and mindful eating. Here are the highlights... More»

Did you read Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet or our Plant-Based Men series and now find yourself flirting with a plant-based lifestyle? The AP reports that veganism is "moving from marginal to mainstream" and that today's vegans are... More»

Anyone can cook a burger, but not enyone can cook a great vegetarian meal. This is where Chef Rob Endelman comes in. Chef Rob worked at Jean Georges, one of New York City's four-star restaurants, where he perfected classical and fusion techniques. And now he's going to help you (or the lucky recipient of your gift) not only enjoy a four-star vegetarian meal, but learn how to cook one as well. Check out this great deal on MindBodyGreen NY. More»

The James Beard Foundation awards are like the Oscars for the food world, and now they'll be handing out awards to those working toward a healthier and greener planet. More»

With celebrity chefs like Mario Batali, Jose Andres, Alain Ducasse, and personal faves, Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen and Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy, spreading the word about the possibilities of vegetables, New York Magazine says, "move over locavores, here come the... More»

We know that some of our favorite chefs, like Dan Kluger at ABC Kitchen and Rick Moonen (pictured), take sustainability seriously. But a new survey conducted by the James Beard Foundation suggests they're not alone. More»

When we interviewed plant-based Ultraman, Rich Roll earlier this year, we were blown away by the positive response. From Ironman Champion triathletes to people who had never hopped on a bike, everyone was inspired by Rich's transformation of his body and mind. Much of the curiosity focused on one key part of Rich's reinvention: food. More»

In Mario Batali's just-opened 50,000 square foot homage to Italian cuisine, Eataly, it’s not the paninoteca, the pasticceria or the Lavazza coffee shop that has been getting the most buzz. It's the vegetable butcher. Her name is Jennifer Rubell, and she is a Harvard and Culinary Institute of America graduate, large-scale food project artist... More»

Alice Waters is an award-winning chef, organic food pioneer, and owner of Berkeley's famous Chez Panisse Restaurant. Ever wondered what's in her kitchen at home? More»