Vegetarian Times articles from February 2001

Vegetarian Times archives from February 2001

the good fight.
February 1, 2001... Heart disease is big business in this country. You don't have to be a trivia buff to know that it's the No. 1 cause of death in America. Every year, heart attacks kill 600,000 of us, and doctors perform 750,000 procedures like bypass surgeries...

LETTERS.
February 1, 2001... Technical Adjustment Your article "Freedom of Movement" (November, p. 90) leaves me with only one conclusion to make: Chiropractors are so popular that they are no longer thought of as an alternative therapy. With 75,000 chiropractors...

Reader Recipe of the Month.(yamburgers)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... The recipe comes from Barbara Carter, of Daytona Beach, Fla., who will receive a Vegetarian Times tote bag. Send your favorite recipe to Kathy Farrell-Kingsley, Food Editor, Vegetarian Times, 9 Riverbend Drive, S., Stamford, CT 06907; or e-mail...

the goods.(new foods and products for vegetarians)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... heart heart issue For the Love of Brownies Is it possible to celebrate Valentine's Day without chocolate? Is it fair to even ask? All we know is that there's certainly no reason not to indulge in these delectable, cholesterol-free...

swiney river.(suit filed against North Carolina pork industry leaders)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The picture of corporate hog farming isn't a pretty one: Stadium-size warehouses shoehorn 100,000 pigs, on average, into tiny cages, where they spend all four months of their lives straddling metal grate floors being fattened for the kill. ...

won't you be my manatee?(Adopt-a-Manatee program)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Weighing in at half a ton and known for grazing on seaweed all day, manatees aren't exactly the sexiest creatures on the planet. But we bet a Valentine's Day card featuring a photo and biography of one of these gentle giants will win your...

veg-a mate.(vegetarian dating service VeggieDate.com)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Trying to get a date with a fellow vegetarian can be harder than tracking down a soy burger in rural Texas. But don't bemoan your lack of options; instead, click on VeggieDate.com. With more than 4,000 ads from vegetarians and vegans all over...

hair of the dog.(homeopathy for pets)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... as people search for less invasive approaches to pet health care, many are turning to the practice of homeopathy to treat disease, relieve pain and improve quality of life for their furry, feathered and scaled companions. Developed by a German...

carrot & stick.(vegan prisoners offered options; other related briefs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... A CARROT to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for deciding to offer vegan options to inmates. The announcement came on the heels of a lawsuit filed by Keith Maydak, a prisoner in Lewisburg, Penn., who has fought for his right to eat vegan food for...

low-fat & fast.(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... International meals that stir fresh ideas into the dinner hour Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry 30 min. 4 SERVINGS EGG- & DAIRY-FREE MEAL PLAN: Serve with quick-cooking brown rice and toss a salad of curly endive, seedless orange chunks and...

Not-So-Fat Tuesday.(classic Cajun recipes adapted for vegetarian diet)(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... A delicious down-home meal, Cajun-style In my grandmother's kitchen in Slidell, La., you could always find a simmering pot of greens on the stove--collards, mustard or turnip--and corn bread cooking in a cast-iron skillet. This dark-crusted...

HEART & SOUL.(Mediterranean diet)(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... GOOD HEALTH AND GREAT TASTE MEET IN THE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN One of the hottest food trends during the past decade has been the much-touted Mediterranean diet. Of course, every country surrounding the Mediterranean has its own unique...

Breakfast of Champions.(soy-based breakfasts)(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... Simple and super-nutritious, soy makes a great beginning It's a snap to start your day with soy. From ready-to-eat foods to awe-inspiring brunches, soy foods offer so many breakfast choices, you could enjoy a different one every day for a...

lovin' spoonfuls.(low-fat pudding)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... Low-fat doesn't mean it can't be chocolate The rich taste of chocolate does not have to be taboo for those on the nutritional straight and narrow. In fact, by trading chocolate for cocoa powder, recipes retain the same delicious flavor, but...

instant massage.
February 1, 2001... This Valentine's Day, get romantic with the perfect hands-on gift The lights were low, the lavender-scented candles were lit, and my husband and I were half-drunk on relaxation. No, we weren't staring into each other's eyes over an...

BYPASS Heart Disease.
February 1, 2001... HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES CAN STOP GENETIC RISK IN ITS TRACKS Some might say it's a miracle that 53-year-old Barry Sears, Ph.D., author of the best-selling Zone diet books, is still alive. Both his father, a world-class athlete, and his...

FAUX REAL.(fake fur making fashion comeback)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... THIS SEASON'S HOTTEST TREND IS FASHION WITH COMPASSION Just when you thought real fur had gone the way of the Corvair, fashionistas have started donning real pelts again. What's an animal-loving yet style-conscious person to do? Rather...

hot lunch.(aphrodisiac foods)
February 1, 2001... Aphrodisiacs can whet your appetite for more than just a meal Name a food, any food, and chances are, in some culture it was once considered an aphrodisiac. Since the beginning of time, people have been obsessed with finding foods--from...

GLOSSARY.(Glossary)
February 1, 2001... Agar-agar: A clear, flavorless sea vegetable. It is freeze-dried, sold in sticks, flakes or powder, and used like gelatin. Hoisin (HOY-sihn): Thick, brown sauce made from soybeans, garlic, spices and chili peppers used to flavor Chinese...

Hit or myth.(heart disease prevention)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Certain aspects of heart disease prevention are no-brainers. We know we should eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and, of course, not smoke. But when it comes to such factors as genetics and gender, there's a...

The X factor.(Syndrome X)
February 1, 2001... Sam Reilly's last physical was not what he expected. Although he felt fine, his labs told a completely different story. His blood pressure was high. His HDL (good) cholesterol had fallen below normal levels. His triglyceride (blood fat) levels...

Emotional rescue.(emotions and heart disease)
February 1, 2001... When it comes to risks for heart disease, our emotional intelligence should be right up there with diet and exercise. Some of the latest research has found that avoiding emotional extremes and learning healthy ways to express feelings can make...

The heart of the matter.(homocysteine and heart disease)
February 1, 2001... Back in the 1950s, researchers first realized that a high level of cholesterol--found in fatty meats and other animal products--was a serious risk factor for heart disease. But recent findings suggest that it's more than just the fat in meat...

The dental connection.(research links gum disease to heart disease)
February 1, 2001... If you're like most people, you'd probably prefer an audit by the IRS than a visit to the dentist. Yet 35 million Americans have the beginnings of gum disease, a chronic condition that can not only lead to tooth loss but, in advanced cases, to...

Raising the bar.(heart health and exercise)
February 1, 2001... You've heard it before: If you have heart disease, or never want to get it, exercise is one of your best allies. But hitting the gym three times a week may not be good enough anymore. As researchers gather more data--and as Americans grow...

[r.sub.x] drugs: nutrient zappers.(prescription medications that deplete vital nutrients)
February 1, 2001... It's sad but true: At some point in our lives, many of us will be taking prescription medications to prevent or treat heart disease. While drugs can reduce high blood pressure, control cholesterol levels and dilate arteries, they can also...