Vegetarian Times articles from April 2005

Vegetarian Times archives from April 2005

Square deal.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... Balance. Moderation. Honestly, are there two more boring words in the world? Extreme, breakthrough, cutting-edge... murmur those, and you've got people's attention. But when nutritionists, MDs, workout gurus and other health pros look you in...

Question of the month: what's your best advise to new vegetarians?(Community)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... Take a good look at what your body requires to function at its highest level I learned a lot from discussing it with my acupuncturist and my doctor, as well as by reading. I was what you'd call a "lazy vegetarian" when I first became meat-free...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... In the January 2005 issue, the byline for "Fast, Flaky, Healthy, Easy Filo. Seriously" was inadvertently dropped. The story originated with filo expert Marti Sousanis, author of The Art of Filo Cookbook. Readers who tried the filo recipes in VT...

Share: reader recipe.(Community)(cheese and spinach pasta rollups)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CHEESE AND SPINACH PASTA ROLL-UPS Serves 4 Yoka Canrinus, a student at the University of Toronto, loves cooking, "I've been a vegetarian for a couple of years, and I find it challenging to think of exciting meal ideas. I...

Real relief.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(chamomile tea)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Chamomile tea, used in folk medicine for centuries, finally has science behind it. A study in the January 26, 2005 issue of The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry offers hard evidence that the herbal tea may relieve menstrual cramps,...

Buy American.(herbal medicine)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Recent headlines proclaiming that one of five Ayurvedic herbal medicine products contains toxic levels of lead, mercury and arsenic were wildly misleading. The study on which the news stories were based, published in the December 15, 2004 issue...

Grisly fate.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Thirty-one grizzly, bears at or near Montana's Glacier National Park were killed in 2004, twice as many as the year before and the largest number since they, were officially considered endangered in 1975. The killer? Humans. Thirteen grizzlies...

Watch that oak.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Rhododendrons and other spring-flowering shrubs may harbor the killer of tens of thousands of oak trees. The culprit? A fungus known as Phytophthora ramorum that can be borne by wind and by bird as well as by other plants. To reduce the threat,...

Deadly emissions.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... High rates of suicide in Salisbury, NC, may be linked to nearby asphalt plants. In neighborhoods downwind of the plants, the suicide rate--128 per 100,000 individuals--is 10 times higher than the statewide average, according to a study...

Smoking stunts your (mental) growth.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A report that smoking causes a 1 percent drop in mental capacity is worse than it might first appear. A 1 percent decline means that the brain functions as if it were almost two years older, explains lead researcher Lawrence Whalley, MD, of...

Poisoned streams.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Detergents, prescription drugs, insect sprays and other household products are ending up in remote streams in the Colorado mountains, the US Geological Survey (USGS) disclosed in January 2005. Some of the 62 chemicals found in the once-pristine...

Promising spice.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Curry spice may help fight Alzheimer's disease, scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found. A staple of India, where the disease is rare, curry contains curcumin, which the research shows can break up deposits of...

Grab 'n' go.(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)
April 1, 2005... Say goodbye to long lines at the coffee shop. Now you can make your own fresh-brewed java to go. These colorful carriers are coffee presses--and they'll last forever. The Double Shot travel mug (green and yellow) has a storage container in the...

Put spring in your step.(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Get your garden growing with organic veggie seeds from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. $2/seed pkg. 888.784.1722; www.groworganic.com. For oh-so-comfy waterproof footwear, look to this All Weather Shoe. It's got great traction to help you keep...

Afternoon delight.(Soy Story)
April 1, 2005... For a real cookie indulgence, try Schmookies, the decadent vegan cookie that's soft delicious and made with organic ingredients. Our fare is Peanut Butter. $2 for a big 3-oz. cookie. 408.768.8186; www.schmookies.com

Power your flour.(Soy Story)
April 1, 2005... Sneak some protein into your muffins and pancakes with a soy-enriched baking mix. Just 1/4 cup adds 6 grams of soy protein to your cooking. There's no beany flavor, and your foods will be extra healthy. From Premier Harvest. $3.49/19 oz....

Face first.(Soy Story)
April 1, 2005... Soy never felt so good! On your skin, that is. This Papaya & Soymilk foaming facial cleanser gently scrubs, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, not taut. Perfect for sensitive skin. From Derma E. $13.50/6 oz. 800.521.3342; www.dermae.net

Ready, set, tofu.(Soy Story)
April 1, 2005... Wake up any stir-fry or kabob with seasoned tofu--firm, flavorful, ready for cooking or snacking. Our tester swears by the Italian Herb (and so does her cat). More Than Tofu, from Sunergia. $3.69/10.5 oz. 877.336.8973; www.sunergiasoyfoods.com

Play it again.(Shop)
April 1, 2005... Think vinyl's day is gone? Not so! These re-shaped, revitalized records can hold fruit, chips, bread sticks, desk clutter--anything but liquid. Give them as gifts for Earth Day, or decorate your own tabletop with one. Available with smooth or...

A feast in five.(Shop)
April 1, 2005... Make a meal in a jif with frozen goodies from CedarLane Natural Foods. We like the Bruschetta with Pesto, Mozzarella & Tomato. It makes a great snack or side dish. It's ready in just 15 minutes. And unlike some frozen foods, it isn't high in...

Forest friendly.(The Good Guys)
April 1, 2005... Save a tree by buying cards from Tree-Free Greetings. The company uses fiber from the Kenaf bush, which grows 15 feet in just five months. The cards are processed without harmful chemicals and are recyclable. $12/tin of 12 butterfly-bright...

Coffee for a cause.(The Good Guys)
April 1, 2005... Newman's Own Organics and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters have teamed up to bring you Newman's French Roast. A portion of the proceeds from this fair-trade coffee go to an agricultural program that helps Oaxacan women in Mexico build sustainable...

Community crackers.(The Good Guys)
April 1, 2005... My Family Farm does more than make crackers and cookies. All of the company's net profits go to organizations that work to prevent child abuse, support education and preserve wildlife. Try the Pizza Cracker, $2.69/5.5 oz box. 859.261.2627;...

Pink for peace.(The Good Guys)
April 1, 2005... Zhena's Gypsy Tea supports charities locally and internationally. All net profits from the raspberry-scented Earl Grey loose-leaf tea go to Code Pink, an organization of women working for peace, civil liberties and environmental sustainability....

Ask the doc: fixing food mistake we've all made.(Q & A)
April 1, 2005... Q: What mistakes do vegans and vegetarians make when it comes to healthy eating habits? A: When you make big changes in how you eat--such as moving from an omnivorous diet to a vegetarian one or taking steps toward a vegan...

Ask the nutritionist how healthy is your favorite veggie?(Q & A)
April 1, 2005... spinach POPEYE'S SECRET WEAPON HAS IT ALL--IRON, CALCIUM, FOLATE AND MORE Q: When I'm cooking, I've noticed that many recipes seem to call for the same 10 or 12 vegetables over and over. Is this because they're particularly...

12 recipe favorites: which are the health superstars?(Illustration)
April 1, 2005... Even a quick look at our chart reveals how your favorites stack up--they're listed in order from most to least nutritious. Compare the nutrients you need (listed on the previous page) to the amounts these veggies give you. One serving of...

Soy with sizzle: super-fast stir-fries that celebrate spring.(1 pot)
April 1, 2005... Lightning-quick stir-fries are vegetarians' perennial fast food: The high cooking temperatures and uniformly sized ingredients mean that, once you've assembled your stir-fry fixings, dinner can be ready in just 10 minutes! Turning up the...

Quick quesadillas: easy for parents, tempting for kids.(Kidz)
April 1, 2005... Once upon a time, there was grilled cheese: crisp and buttery on the outside, warm and oozing within, and heavenly with hot tomato soup. It was the epitome of fast comfort food, and one that just about every child adored. Then along came...

Desktop dining: these recipes make your office the best lunch place in town.(Veglite)
April 1, 2005... Chances are you're not the only one in your office glued to your desk during lunch so you can multitask while you munch. As many as two-thirds of workers eat on the job more than once a week, according to a recent survey by the American...

30 minutes: whirlwind globe-trotting with easy fare.(Fast Food)(Recipes and menus)
April 1, 2005... Spring's warmer weather triggers thoughts of summer travel. While you wait for departure time, these easy recipes will send you at least partway around the globe. Delight in a hearty curry from the great Indian subcontinent. Transit through the...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(Values)(Palo Alto using methane from landfill for power)(Laughing Stock Farm heats greenhouse with used cooking oil)(Office Depot electronics recycling program)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CARROT TO Palo Alto, CA, for its "green" electricity initiative. The city will burn the methane emitted naturally from a local landfill to produce steam. The steam will spin generators in a power plant that will produce enough electricity...

In my Ohma's garden: as we steered our toy cars around my grandmother's garden, I didn't realize she was teaching me to love growing things.(exhale)(Column)
April 1, 2005... As children, my sister and I spent the better part of every summer in my grandmother's garden, a meticulously tended hectare in Switzerland, not Far from the icy, turquoise Aare River. We lazed away entire months crisscrossing the garden's...

Seeds of promise: the future of your garden might be found in the heirloom plants grown only on this Iowa farmstead.(Nature)(Heritage Farm)
April 1, 2005... It's early spring at Heritage Farm, six miles north of Decorah, IA, near the Minnesota border. Although patches of snow cover the ground, the 35 organic gardens here will soon throw off Nature's icy grip. Within weeks, cabbage, leeks and other...

Alert: don't wait for Uncle Sam to ban "bad fats".(Protest)
April 1, 2005... Contents not available due to copyright restrictions.

Miso: Japan's flavor powerhouse: a classic flavoring perks up contemporary recipes.(Flavors)
April 1, 2005... If you've ever ordered a steaming bowl of savory miso soup, then you're familiar with the rich, complex flavor a spoonful of miso paste can lend to a simple liquid. But to the Japanese, miso is so much more than just a soup seasoning. "In...

A year's worth of Jewish recipes.(Cookbook Club)(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes From Jewish Communities Around the World By Gil Marks (Wiley Publishing, 2005) I love reading cookbooks that illuminate a time, place or people. Olive Trees and Honey does it all:...

In good conscience.(Cookbook Club)(How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet book by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer)(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet By Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer (Arsenal Pulp Press, 1999) OUR READER REVIEWER Maria Burgos comes from a long line of Puerto Rican vegetarians. "I've been fortunate...

Asparagus: these healthful harbingers of spring go with a whole lot more than just Hollandaise sauce.(1 Food 5 Ways)
April 1, 2005... Nutritional Profile 5 spears contain: Calories 25, Potassium 230 mg, Protein 2 g Fat 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Fiber 2 g Cholesterol 0 mg, Sugars 2 g Health facts from the California Asparagus Commission If you've ever passed an asparagus...

Best web sites for cooks.(fridge Notes)(cook books)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Who needs crowded malls or big box stores when you can visit great online shops with just a click of the mouse? Some of our favorites * www.replacementsltd.com can save you hours of agonizing over broken or lost dinnerware. The site...

Tiles: they're not just for floors.(fridge Notes)(pizza recipes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... You don't need a name-brand booking stone to make delicious, crispy pizza at home. Unglazed tile pavers (quarry files) work just as well. Visit your local builders supply store, and choose pavers that are at least 8 inches square and an inch...

Repeat after me.(fridge Notes)
April 1, 2005... ITS MORAL PROGRESS BE JUDGED BY THE WAY ITS AN ARE TREATED."

Q: what are fruit and vegetable washes supposed to do?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A: Remove dirt, waxes and chemical residues on produce--and yeah, they do that just fine. Thoroughly washing and scrubbing hard-skinned produce (think apples and pears) under a running tap, or soaking soft-skinned produce (peaches and...