Years of conflicting studies about certain foods and diets tell us a lot about both our bodies and ourselves.

IDEAS editor-in-chief Corby Kummer describes efforts to reduce sodium in frozen pizza portions. His piece appears in the New York Times Magazine.

Globally, malnutrition is becoming the new normal.

Clinical researcher, author, and health advocate Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D. is featured as part of the Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series.

Citing study after study, his own research, and other evidence, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine founding President Dr. Neal Barnard built the case that fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes should be the staples of the human diet for optimum physical and mental health.

Together with "The Atlantic" Food Editor and "Aspen Idea" magazine Executive Editor Corby Kummer, Nora Pouillon discussed her early life, the initiatives she took in mainstreaming the organic movement, and offered tips for organic shoppers.