Vegetarian Times articles from August 2003

Vegetarian Times archives from August 2003

That vision thing.(author comments on responsibility of parents in caring for children's eyes and diet)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... No more teen preening for me! I had just turned 12, an awkward age under the best of circumstances. And suddenly I was an experiment in the making. I had just gotten a mouthful of braces--which in the late '50s and early '60s meant heavy...

We asked, you answered. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... In the May 2003 VT, we asked you to tell us about the most unusual place you're found a copy of VT. Here are our favorite responses. It had been a long day at the Family Practice, and the last patient was just leaving as I began cleaning up...

Hats off. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I am so in love with Vegetarian Times! I've only been a vegetarian for a few months, and in that short time, I have learned more about nutrition and health than in the rest of my 17 years. Finding vegetarian resources is difficult, and many of...

More about soy. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Soy is not just a wonderful and versatile food--it's considered an anticancer agent. Several classes of anticarcinogens have been identified in soybeans, including protease inhibitors, phenolic acids, phytic acid, phytosterols, saponins...

Body burdens. (scoop).(research into levels of pollutants in the average human body)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... In an Environmental Working Group report in January 2003, scientists at New York's Mt. Sinai School of Medicine found an average of 90-plus industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals in the bodies of nine participants who don't even...

Manly meal. (scoop).(grain cereals found to reduce health risks in men)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The right breakfast cereal can help men reduce their chances of death from heart disease, says a report in the February 2003 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The medical histories of more than 86,000 male physicians were studied, and...

Hear me roar. (scoop).(Stoneyfield Farm hosts event to raise money for School of Nutrition Sience and Policy at Tufts University)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Organic yogurt producer Stonyfield Farm will host a Strong Women Summit November 14-16 at Mohonk Mountain House, near New Paltz, New York, Proceeds will benefit the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at...

Hair of the dog. (scoop).(allergic reaction to dogs found to be less in people who were exposed to dogs as babies)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Exposure to a dog in the first year of life seems to strengthen a baby's immune system, according to a study presented at a March 2003 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meeting. Only 19 percent of infants exposed to dogs...

Ups and downs. (scoop).(soy products found to reduce cholesterol levels as part of the Portfolio Diet)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A new soy-based diet can lower LDL--the "bad" cholesterol--by an astonishing 35 percent, University of Toledo researchers told attendees of an American Heart Association meeting in March 2003. The Portfolio Diet, as it is called, is a low-fat...

Trouble ahead. (scoop).(high fat diet in teenage girls seen to increase risk of breast cancer later on)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Teenage girls who have high-fat diets also have an increased risk of breast cancer later in life, a study by the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia has found. High-fat diets seem to increase blood levels of estrogen and progesterone,...

Sun-kissed. (goods).(The Woman's Oil, dietary supplement )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Health From The Sun introduces The Woman's Oil, an essential fatty acid formula created specifically for women to promote healthy bodies and hormonal balance. This flax oil-based formula ($16.99/8 oz.) contains a combination of omega-3s,...

Zesty fare. (goods).(Morningstar Farms Tomato and Basil Pizza Burger; Reed's Ginger Juice Brews )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Liven up any summertime meal with Morningstar Farms' new Tomato and Basil Pizza Burgers. These frozen veggie burgers ($3.50/package of 4) take just minutes to make, whether in the oven, skillet or microwave. Round out your meal with Reed's...

Juicy fruit. (goods).(Harvest Bay's TenderFruit, line of dried fruits )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Dried-fruit lovers, be on the lookout: Harvest Bay's new TenderFruit revolutionizes dried fruit as you know it. Harvest Bay uses a partial rehydrating process that causes dried fruit to regain much of its moisture, making it juicy and soft....

Soft skin. (goods).(skin care products by Kirk's Natural Products )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Keep your skin silky smooth with personal care products from Kirk's Natural Products. Kirk's Castile Bar Soap ($1/4 oz.), Exfoliating Face Wash ($5.49/4 oz.), Vitamin A Moisturizer ($5.49/1 oz.), Body Oils ($6.95/8 oz.) and Body Lotions...

Planet cat. (goods).(cat toys Orbee Mouse, Orbee Cat Ball )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... From the folks at Planet Dog comes a new line of toys for your favorite felines. Toss your tabby a catnip-scented Orbee Mouse ($7.95), whose belly pocket can hide a bell or catnip leaves. Or you can introduce your cats to the Orbee Cat Ball...

So good. (goods).(Soga Smoothy Base )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Add a nutritional boost to your homemade smoothies with Soga's non-dairy soy Smoothie Base. One package ($1.89/ 10.5 oz.) contains more than 16 grams of soy protein. Enjoy these healthful smoothies as an easy-to-make breakfast or as a cool...

30-minute recipes. (fast food).
August 1, 2003... Summertime Berry French Toast SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS Although food historians disagree about the origins of this popular breakfast and brunch dish, Americans have made it their own, creating hundreds of variations....

What's hot: montreal. (trends).(Le St. James Hotel; yoga classes; restaurant Le Commensal )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... LODGING Hotel Le St. James, built in 1870 in the heart of old Montreal, features exquisite rooms that will take you back in time. Stop by the salon for afternoon tea or for a late-night snack of Quebec artisan cheese. 514.841.3111 ...

Mushroom mania. (trends).(physician Andrew Weil's participation in Telluride Mushroom Festival )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Alternative medicine guru Andrew Weil, MD, must be wild for mushrooms--he will be speaking at the annual Telluride Mushroom Festival in spectacular Telluride, Colorado, August 21-24. Weil also will be judging the Telluride Mushroom Cook-Off...

Manna fan. (trends).(French Meadow Bakery's breads )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The newest trend in bread comes from French Meadow Bakery (www.frenchmeadow.com). Choose from soy-enhanced Woman's Bread, heart-healthy Men's Bread, sprouted Healthseed Spelt Bread and Healthy Hemp Sprouted Bread. I served French Meadow breads...

Menu for the plant-based palate. (vegan gourmet).(ingredients for vegetarian cooking)(includes recipes )
August 1, 2003... Pasta is inexpensive, easy to prepare and delicious, which makes it an excellent choice for a summer evening meal. Garden Penne Pasta features fresh baby carrots, chunks of zucchini as well as edamame in a rich-tasting tomato sauce. ...

Millennium: curtain's up! Elegant vegan cuisine takes center stage.(vegetarian restaurant Millennium's chef Eric Tucker )(includes recipes )(Interview)
August 1, 2003... Before the house lights dim and the curtains rise in San Francisco's theater district, many of the city's food savvy, on their way for an evening's entertainment, head eagerly to the Millennium..... the elegant, upscale, 100 percent vegan...