Vegetarian Times articles from April 2002

Vegetarian Times archives from April 2002

Southern comfort. (from the editor).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
April 1, 2002... During my career in publishing, I've had the pleasure of living in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and, most recently, Stamford, Connecticut--just an hour's commute from Manhattan, the publishing mecca of the world. But I've never...

Simply grateful. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... After reading your article on the simple life in the January issue (p. 38), I thought I should send along a simple but huge thank you for providing a wonderful resource not only for eating better but also for living better! CARYN SERVIS...

Questionable Navy. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... When I received my February issue, I could not believe that the "Eco-Chic" article (p. 30) featured a jacket from Old Navy. The company that runs that chain has been widely criticized for its human rights violations, practice of deforestation...

Healing grief. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I was very moved by the "Healing Grief" story (p. 40, March). I recently lost a very close friend and easily identified with everything that Diane DiConstanza had to say. Thank you for letting me know that I am not alone and for providing such...

Correction.(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2002... In the February Recipe Index (p. 6), Honey-Flaxseed Waffles and Poppy Seed Waffles were listed as "Egg- and Dairy-Free." They should have been listed as "Dairy-Free."

Polenta with Mushrooms. (Reader Recipe of the Month).(Brief Article)(Recipe)
April 1, 2002... This recipe comes to us from Maggie Bell, of Seattle, Wash. Send your favorite original recipe to Vegetarian Times, Food Editor, Westshore III, 301 Concourse Blvd., Suite 350, Glen Allen, VA 23059; or go to our web site and click on "Submit...

The daredevil gene. (News bites: health * fitness * nutrition * diet * supplements * pets * personal care * environment).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... WHY IS IT that some people crave the spine-tingling thrills a roller coaster produces, while others prefer to keep both feet planted firmly on the ground? The answer is an increasingly familiar one: your genes. Scientists now estimate that...

Java jolt. (News bites: health * fitness * nutrition * diet * supplements * pets * personal care * environment).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CAN'T REMEMBER where you left the remote? Clueless about where the car keys are? Have a cup of joe. A small study at the University of Arizona suggests that coffee helps jog your memory, especially around 3 or 4 p.m., when memory naturally...

Antiobiotics: just say no. (News bites: health * fitness * nutrition * diet * supplements * pets * personal care * environment).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE, once a worry, is now a reality. Doctors treating patients for such diseases as pneumonia or tuberculosis often have to try three or more different antibiotics before finding one that works. If things get worse, they may...

That new-car smell. (News bites: health * fitness * nutrition * diet * supplements * pets * personal care * environment).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For many people, the enticing smell of a new car is as irresistible as the scent of freshly baked bread. But ironically, a study has found that a new vehicle's seductive aroma is loaded with toxins. Australian researchers report that many...

Salute to soy: April is Soy Month, inspiration to slip more of this superfood into your diet. There have never been more great-tasting ways. Here, some of the newest--all fun, fast, convenient, delicious. (new naturals).(all-natural soyfoods)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... After the VT staff devoured an entire case of Crispy Wispys, we can authoritatively report that these low-fat, low-carb chips make for a fabulous nosh ($2.29/2.5 oz.). They're high in soy protein and isoflavones, and come in four tasty...

Use your noodle: Bolognese sauce adds a hearty flavor to any pasta or lasagna. (recipe redux).(Recipe)
April 1, 2002... THOUGH MANY OF us grew up thinking that pasta is a fattening starch with no healthful benefits, today we know it is nutritious, low in fat and full of complex carbohydrates, protein and minerals. Topped or tossed with a sauce vegetables and...

Entertaining made easy with Joyva.(Recipe)
April 1, 2002... Joyva Sesame Tahini Minestrone Soup Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes 1 tsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. onion, diced 1/2 c. celery, diced 1/2 c. carrot, diced 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. oregano I tsp. Italian seasoning...

A healthy balance: how homeopathy helps the body heal itself. (natural remedies).
April 1, 2002... MEGHAN MALONE, a working mother of three, doesn't think she needs to run to the pediatrician for her kids' every sniffle. And frankly, she's wary of antibiotics. When her youngest, Kyle, came home from school with a sore throat, stuffy nose and...

The sounds of silence. (last thoughts).(quietude in one's life)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Silence is a simple concept: Listen to it and you hear nothing. But pull back the veil and actually experience silence and you discover what exists in a world devoid of noise. That, however, is quite a challenge in a culture that routinely uses...

Natural beauty from head to toe: five health tips you'll love. (Healthy Lifestyles).
April 1, 2002... Most mainstream beauty products are quick fixes in a bottle. But the lasting effects they have on your looks--and health--may not be so beautiful. Consider these five steps to natural beauty--they'll give you a fresh start on looking good and...

Essential oils primer. (Healthy Lifestyles).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... What makes essential oils different from the synthetic perfumes sold in most mass-market retail outlets? Synthetic perfume, or fragrance oils, use isolates of a single plant molecule. True essential oils, on the other hand, are a complex mix of...

Skin-smart diet. (Healthy Lifestyles).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The first step toward a complexion is to add fiber to your diet. Dietary fiber helps prevent the buildup of toxins, which can lead to blemishes and unhealthy skin. Fiber-rich beans and peas, whole grain breads and cereals, plus raw fruits and...

Exercises anyone can do. (Healthy Lifestyles).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... You know you should exercise--and you really do want to get fit--but with your busy schedule and, let's face it, the fact that you hate to exercise, it slips through the cracks and becomes yet another resolution for next year. But what if...