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The article focuses on Food eVangelists, social networks that spread their beliefs and represent themselves as agents of change in the U.S. food industry. Research shows that about 11 percent of U.S. population falls in category of eVangelists who are wealthier than other people but do not have correct knowledge of food safety & health. It mentions that there should be joint efforts made by scientists and eVangelists in order to develop innovative technologies for the betterment of consumers.

The author discusses his interest in writing about food and the U.S. restaurant industry, commenting particularly on the connection between cooking and writing's relationship to self-expression. He addresses the evocative aspects of food, the psychology of the editing process, and the relationship between the author and the reader.

The author reflects on the motivations for emergency physicians to keep their work-a-day momentum. He cites his tea time as something to look forward to that serves as a mile-marker for his work. Other motivations include food, intense workout before or after a shift and a knowledge of seeing soon a show and enjoying a fine restaurant. He points to YouTube videos that have comforted him on a slow overnight shift and a book that anchored him. He indicates that these small things are what keep his feet on the ground, hands on the patient and eyes open.

The article discusses public opinion polls of pet owners. Fully half of respondents in one poll said they considered their pets to be equal members of their families. In another poll, almost half of respondents said they frequently or occasionally fed their pets the same meals as themselves rather than pet food.

The article discusses a U.S. public opinion poll on consumer attitudes and behavior towards food. While a majority of both men and women responded that eating foods they perceived as healthy made them feel better, a majority of both groups also responded that they ate junk food when they felt depressed.

The article discusses a public opinion poll on consumer attitudes towards food and their eating habits. A majority of respondents said that eating healthier foods led them to a greater sense of personal well-being. At the same time, a majority also said they tended to eat more junk food when depressed.

The article explores several factors that affect food psychology and eating behaviors. Results of research on food habits are noted in the book "Mindless Eating," by Brian Wansink. It was found that cognitive expectations influence eating behaviors including the so-called halo effect. Facts about food habits and food psychology are also presented, such as the impact of inconvenience on food consumption.

Reveals that people have turned to comfort food to combat feelings of post September 11, 2001 terrorist attack anxiety. Regions in the United States where residents were more likely to be looking online for recipes; Kentucky's culinary influence.