Vegetarian Times articles from April 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from April 2004

To your health.(editor's note)
April 1, 2004... Nothing soothes stresses like a steaming cup of tea. That's the sentiment around the Vegetarian Times office. Production Assistant Katrin Anderson gets warm all over for black chai, peppermint and chamomile, while Marketing Manager Becky Huber...

Hail to the chief.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I had to write in defense of Jimmy Carter, whom you criticize in your December 2003 "Carrot & Stick" column. He characterizes African leaders as "gullible and ill-advised" for their refusal of genetically modified (GM) food from American food...

How much is enough?(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... In your articles on nutrition, you rightly say to avoid refined foods. But your recipes often call for sugar and white flour. I don't keep either of those items in my pantry, and I have to either figure out how to substitute a more nutritious...

Foreign fare frustrates.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... My husband is an officer in the USAF, and we are stationed in Montgomery, Alabama. There are no Chinese groceries, Mexican groceries, Indian groceries or any sort of groceries aside from Food World and Winn-Dixie here. Ingredients like Japanese...

Tell us about testing.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I am, like many of your readers, a vegetarian because I believe it is cruel to cat animals. I am also against animal testing, and I only buy products that are not tested on animals. I would absolutely love it if Vegetarian Times only listed...

This one really cooks.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Whenever I read my Dad's VT, I drool over all of the good food. I remember ever since I was little always seeing VT in our house. I love the magazine, but I just wanted to recommend a cookbook to you. My parents have been vegetarians for...

Results of going veg.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... We asked you to tell us about your most dramatic results from switching to a meat-free diet. Here are our favorite responses: On my birthday in 1989, I read Compassion the Ultimate Ethic: An Exploration of Veganism by Victoria Moran. At...

Go organic.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I agree wholeheartedly that most animals today suffer as stated in "Consider Nonviolence" in VT's February 2004 "Letters" page. However, I would like to propose a way to help animals without becoming a vegan. Most of the foods my family...

Eyes on B vitamins.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Your February 2004 "Scoop" section included a small piece entitled "[B.sub.12] Alert." I wanted to share with you the importance of this vitamin. In March of last year, my eyes "went out." I am a 45-year-old female who has followed a...

She moons for Crescent.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I was so happy to see Crescent Dragonwagon in your February 2004 issue. Her cookbook Passionate Vegetarian is absolutely wonderful. Her vibrant personality shines throughout the book. She has integrated food with everyday life in a way no other...

Russian health bread.(Reader Recipe)
April 1, 2004... Russian Health Bread YIELD: 1 LOAF Leslie Lapides, an editor for the Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service in Washington, DC, has always loved to eat and has been baking bread ever since a neighbor gave her an old and very crusty...

Donut degeneration.(scoop)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A high-fat diet rich in processed baked goods can leave you twice as likely to suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the elderly, according to a study from the Massachussetts Eye and...

Risk-free.(scoop)(Research on the safety of ginger and pregnant women.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Ginger has been shown to be safe for pregnant women, according to research by the Motherisk Program at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children published in the November 2003 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Ginger also...

Flu fighter.(scoop)(Black elderberry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Black elderberry extract can ease flu symptoms and shorten their duration, Norway's University of Oslo School of Medicine has found. In a study of 60 participants ranging in age from 18 to 54, flu patients given the extract recovered from their...

Ephedra exemption.(scoop)(Chinese herbal medicine exempt)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Although the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned ephedra in weight-loss supplements in December 2003, regulators included an exemption for traditional Chinese medicine. The herb, also known as mahuang, has been used by Chinese...

Iron for strong bones.(scoop)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... When you think bone health, you think calcium, right? But iron is also important for strong bones, the November 2003 issue of The Journal of Nutrition reports. The study by the University of Arizona and the University of Arkansas found that...

Ramp it up.(scoop)(Harvest time for wild leeks.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... It's that time again. For the next several weeks, in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina, adventurous souls will head for the hills and hollows to pick ramps, the Appalachian delicacy known in science as Allium tricoccum, or...

Carrot & stick.(scoop)
April 1, 2004... a CARROT to: * Whirlpool Corporation for deciding to reduce its global green-house gases by 3 percent from its 1998 emission levels--an annual reduction in emissions equal to those of 10 million cars or nearly 30 coal-fired power plants....

Saucy!(goods)(Buffalo Chik'n Wings.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Meet the hot and tangy Buffalo Chik'n Wings from Gardenburger. No wimpy snack here, these breaded, cholesterol-free vegetarian wings are packed with soy protein and are dripping with hot sauce ($3.50/10 oz.). 800.459.7079; www.gardenburger.com...

Dairy delicious.(goods)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Promised Land Dairy brings you all-natural milk, free of hormones. Available in varieties including Whole, 2% Reduced Fat and Fat Free, these rich and creamy milks come in flavors such as Midnight Chocolate, Vivacious Vanilla and Very Berry...

Organic goodness.(goods)(Organic Toaster Classics from Fairfield Farm Kitchens.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Looking for an easy breakfast or quick snack? You can make Organic Toaster Classics from Fairfield Farm Kitchens ($2.99/6.5 oz.) in just 2 minutes. Each of the four flavors--Blueberry, Carrot Spice, Cranberry Corn and wheat-free Maple Oat--are...

Step by step.(goods)(4.3.2.1 Diet)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... 4.3.2.1 Diet from Health From The Sun uses a blend of 10 herbs to help you shed unwanted pounds over 10 days. This specialized ephedra-free blend aims to help you burn fat and then clean, purify and tone your system ($24.99/16.9 oz.)....

Fresh & new.(goods)(BrewStation coffee maker.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The new BrewStation coffee maker from Hamilton Beach makes brewing java even easier. Eliminating the need for a glass carafe, which is breakable, the BrewStation ($45) holds prepared coffee in its insulated enclosure. The gentle heater keeps...

Pet pleasures.(goods)(Creature Leisure introduces Carry Den for airline travel.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Your pets can now travel in style with the medium-sized Carry Den from Creature Leisure. Large enough for a 15-pound cat or dog, the Carry Den ($79.99) is approved by most airlines for in-cabin travel. The bottom of the den is lined for comfort...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)
April 1, 2004... Polenta Cakes with Artichoke Hearts|Fava Beans Salad with Feta|Warm Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing BBQ Tofu Open-Faced Sandwiches|Baked Beans|"Beef" and Ginger Dumplings Polenta Cakes with Artichoke Hearts SERVES 3 30 MINUTES OR...

New York state of mind.(trends)(Vegetarian New York City )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... If you're looking for the best places to find soy-based and vegetarian dishes in New York City, consult Vegetarian New York City by former VT editor Suzanne Gerber. Suzanne and two dozen other researchers spent 4 months eating their way through...

Joy of soy.(trends)(soyfoods)
April 1, 2004... April is National Soy Month, and for great recipes, free brochures on grilling with soy and easy ways for adding soy to your diet, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Soyfoods Council at 4536 114th St., Urbandale, IA 50322, or go to...

Sugar rush.(trends)(Poggio all'Olmo Organic Toasted Hazelnuts in Honey.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Nothing's sweeter than Poggio all'Olmo Organic Toasted Hazelnuts in Honey from www.purelyorganic.com (877.201.0710). This nectar in a jar is made from Sicilian organic toasted hazelnuts and master apiarist Giuseppe Follino's organic Acacia...

Hot tip.(trends)(www.earthday.net will help you find events in your community)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Mark your calendars: April 22 is Earth Day. To find an Earth Day celebration in your community, visit www.earthday.net, and click on the Worldwide Network Directory link.

Holy matzo balls!(trends)
April 1, 2004... Last Passover, I was lucky enough to be visiting supplement maker New Chapter's Luna Nueva Farm, a 74-acre organic ginger estate located on the edge of the Children's Rain Forest in Costa Rica. I prepared a one-of-a-kind Passover Seder with...

Just for foodies.(trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Satisfy the foodies in your family with gifts from Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, Michigan (www.zingermans.com, 888.636.8162). I once drove 2 hours just to sample the American farmhouse cheese homemade breads and homemade ice cream.

A taste of greatness.(trends)(Aureole)(Restaurant Review)
April 1, 2004... One of the restaurants listed in Vegetarian New York City is Aureole, chef/restaurateur Charlie Palmer's flagship New York eatery, which has just been certified by the American Vegetarian Association (AVA) for its seasonal vegetarian tasting...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourmet)
April 1, 2004... Picadillo-Stuffed Peppers|Island Banana Bread|Cuban Black Beans with Mango Relish Brown Rice, Peas and Pine Nuts Eating soy has become fashionable, and not just with vegetarians. Mainstream diners are sampling soy burgers at lunch, and...

Beyond tofu: what's next for the bountiful soybean?(wellness)
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What are you waiting for?[TM].(Boca Meatless products includes burgers, chicken, breakfast sausages and pizza.)(Includes burger recipe.)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Go ahead. Now is the time to take control of your health, and Boca[R] Meatless Products can help get you there without sacrificing taste or convenience. As more consumers like yourself seek out vegetarian meal options, Boca offers a true...

The bean supreme: soy: it's delicious, nutritious and easy to use.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restriction.

All choked up: get to the heart of the versatile artichoke.
April 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restriction.

Full circle: bagels: they're not just for breakfast anymore.
April 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restriction.