Vegetarian Times articles from February 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from February 2004

Heart smart.(Editor's note)(Editorial)
February 1, 2004... Each year since 1963, Congress has requested that the president of the United States designate February as American Heart Month. Because cardiovascular disease is still America's No. I killer and because we're in an ongoing fight against it,...

Lose weight the veg way.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Given the variety of diets out there---Atkins, South Beach, Jenny Craig, etc.--why don't we see a sensible weight loss program featuring vegetarianism? I have almost sworn off animal meats completely. I would like to lose some weight (40 to 45...

A bite in the big apple.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... I just read Cynthia Clover's interesting "Counter Culture" article (November 2003) on Veg-City Diner. Whenever I visit New York, I go to my favorite vegetarian hangout, The Red Bamboo, in the West Village. I enjoy their wonderful service, cozy...

Truth in advertising?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... Thank you for your article "Fast Food" (September 2003). I am pleased to know that so many quick-service restaurants are serving vegetarian options. I would, however, caution your readers to recognize that while many of these restaurants serve...

A few requests.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... I have loved VT ever since becoming a vegetarian 15 years ago. I would like to request that you attempt to more often print full recipes on one page. And keep the vegan recipes, as they are my favorites. Most important, I would like to see...

Consider nonviolence.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... In her December 2003 "Feed Your Soul" article, Lori Tobias mentions that the American Yoga Association recommends a vegetarian diet as a way to practice nonviolence. They recommend a diet that includes low-fat dairy products and eggs. When...

Putting the bounce back in your life!(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... "I'm so stressed out I can't think straight!" "I feel so tired and run-down, I just can't seem to get anything done." "Where did I put my keys?" Sound familiar? You're not alone. Insufficient sleep, poor eating habits, information...

Sweet eats.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... When I saw the article on Tiny Trapeze Confections' marshmallows in the December 2003 "Trends," I was so excited--I no longer have to be deprived of s'mores! So when I visited the company's Web site, I was disappointed to discover that the...

Crystal clear.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2004... The October 2003 article on organic labeling for cosmetics ("Vanity Fair") was one of the best I have ever read on the subject. The confusing situation with organics was explained in great detail and made everything make so much sense. ...

Pet theory.(scoop)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... A new study bolsters the case for keeping animals as a way to avoid allergies--a conclusion regarded as counterintuitive until recent years. The study, conducted jointly in Sweden and the United States and published in the October 2003 issue of...

[B.sub.12] alert.(scoop)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Vegans aren't the only vegetarians who need to make sure they get enough vitamin [B.sub.12], the July 2003 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports. Fully 92 percent of all vegans that researchers studied suffered from [B.sub.12]...

Now we know why.(scoop)(St. John's wort )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... For centuries, St. John's wort has been used to treat burns, bruises and infections, but only now are scientists beginning to figure out why the herb works. Researchers from Ege University in Turkey, whose findings are published in the July...

Dark secret.(scoop)(Research at the Univerity of Glasgow and the National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research show the benefits of dark chocolate.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Keep this in mind for Valentine's Day shopping: Dark chocolate is better for your loved one than milk chocolate. That's the conclusion of researchers whose findings are published in the August 28, 2003 issue of Nature. Adding milk to chocolate...

C worthy.(scoop)(vitamin c reduces heart disease risk)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The latest study of vitamin C's ability to protect against heart disease in women is not going to make it any easier to make sense of a complicated issue. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that vitamin C supplements can...

Heart-Health roundup.(scoop)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Could the heart-health benefits of aged garlic extract (AGE) be any more obvious? If there are any skeptics left out there, they should have attended WorldNutra 2003, the International Conference and Exhibition on Functional Foods &...

That's a wrap!(scoop)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Plastic wrap manufacturers, including those who make Glad and Saran, are taking steps to ensure that their plastics are safe before many consumers are even aware of the dangers. That's because the dangers of phthalates, which many plastics...

Carrot & stick.(appreciation of environment friendly stores)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... a CARROT to: * Wild Oats Markets for introducing the discount chain Sunflower Market. At Sunflower Market stores, launched in late 2003 in Colorado, consumers pay 10-30 percent less for the same products they would find in more expensive...

Teas of the world.(goods)
February 1, 2004... Travel to far continents from your armchair with three new teas from Traditional Medicinals ($4.49/16 tea bags). Organic Lemon Yerba Mate from South America, Organic Bancha Japanese green tea (not shown) and Organic Kukicha Japanese roasted...

Homegrown.(goods)
February 1, 2004... Say hello to the newest offering from Annie's Homegrown: Cheddar Bunnies. Filled with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, these bite-sized crackers are made with organic wheat flour and no harmful trans fats ($2.49/7.5 oz). 781.224.1172; www.annies.com...

Amazon spirit.(goods)
February 1, 2004... Get your chocolate straight from the rain forest with ChocaMaca. Amazon Herb Co. sweetens its organic cocoa with unrefined evaporated organic cane juice, then adds South American herbs that may increase energy and promote cardiovascular health....

Wax poetic.(goods)
February 1, 2004... On Valentine's Day, light pomegranate candles from Jenni Originals. These environmentally friendly candles ($13/ 7 oz.) are made with wax from soybeans. Unlike most traditional paraffin candles, these contain no animal fat. 877-95-JENNI;...

Fresh from Italy.(goods)
February 1, 2004... Tantalize your taste buds with Wild Strawberry Preserves and Fig Preserves from Pittaffo A&C. The company uses only organic fruits in its unique marmalades and jams ($7.95-$8.25/8.1 oz). Available in myriad varieties, these preserves are free...

Inspired chocolate.(goods)
February 1, 2004... Sweetened with malted grains, Sunspire Grain Sweetened Chocolate Chips are an alternative to traditional sugar-sweetened chocolate. The cocoa beans used in these chips are blended, roasted, stone-ground and cured in vanilla to create an...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)
February 1, 2004... Avocado and Feta Cheese Salad Wraps SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS As wrappers for this savory mixture, this colorful luncheon or supper dish borrows flour tortillas from Tex-Mex cooking. Present the tortillas open, and let guests or...

A cause to celebrate.(trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... An all-vegan feast was all the rage at the Guardian Awards held October 2003 in Santa Monica. Kudos to the chefs from Casa del Mar, whose food took a backseat only to the renowned chimpanzee and primate expert Jane Goodall. The event honored...

Sweet reign.(trends)(Dagoba Organic Chocolate)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The reigning master of organic chocolate is Frederick Schilling, who founded Dagoba Organic Chocolate in 2000 (www.dagobachocolate.com). Frederick creates the purest chocolate products by melding ancient principles with modern methods, infusing...

In the raw.(trends)(Roxanne's organic restaurant and take-out in Larkspur, California)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Having finally ventured to the highly praised Roxanne's, the organic and living foods restaurant and take-out shop in Larkspur, California, now I know why Chef Roxanne Klein is considered one of the greatest culinary visionaries of our time:...

Mixin' it up.(trends)(Vosges)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Vosges is a premium chocolate company founded by Katrina Markoff, whose world travels inspired her to create specialty chocolate bars such as Black Pearl, a dark chocolate bar flavored with Japanese ginger, wasabi and black sesame seeds....

Hot tip.(trends)(Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Bittersweet: Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate is the new cookbook from chocolate maven and Chocolat dessert shop founder Alice Medrich.

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourmet)
February 1, 2004... Vegetarians should have no problem getting their recommended daily servings of 5-10 fruits and vegetables--in this meal alone, there are at least several day's worth of servings guaranteed to deliver a potent helping of health-supporting...

seasonally speaking.(recipe index)(Seasonal fruits and vegetables.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Using fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables is an important element of a meal's palatability and nutrition. The growing number of farmers' markets and food co-ops increases your access to what produce is in season--and the flavor in your meals....