Vegetarian Times articles from January 2001

Vegetarian Times archives from January 2001

all hail Janus.(resolutions, January)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... As you may recall from high school, the ancient Roman god ruled over doorways and new beginnings. I've always liked the symbolism of this two-faced god who could simultaneously look backward and forward. How apt that he lent his name to the...

Perception vs. Reality.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... From the editors: It seems our recent article "Get on the Bus!" (November, p. 72) set off some readers' ire. The story highlighted 30 nonprofit humanitarian organizations and the wonderful work they do to make our planet a better place to live....

Reader Recipe of the Month.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... This recipe comes from Mary Overell, of Chester, Va., who wins a Vegetarian Times tote bag. Send your favorite original recipe to Kathy Farrell-Kingsley, Food Editor, Vegetarian Times, 9 Riverbend Drive, S., Stamford, CT 06907. Butternut...

the goods.(kitchen help, natural foods)
January 1, 2001... Crazy for Cocoa Nothing cures a case of wintertime blues like a mug of steaming hot chocolate. Sadly, this is a treat many of us who don't do dairy (or are watching our weight) have given up. But with Country Choice's new dairy-free Soy...

name games.(irradiation industry )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... So far, irradiated food hasn't made a good impression on the American public. That may change, however, if the irradiation industry gets its way. Recently irradiation equipment manufacturers, led by the Titan Corporation, have been lobbying...

holiday pounds.(weight)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Most folks estimate that they gain a full five pounds over the holiday season. But a National Institutes of Health study that tracked the weight of 200 people over the course of a year tells a different story. Researchers found that...

furget about it.(furs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... getting carded How many people would choose to wear fur if they knew that it took 40 animals to furnish them with a coat? We'd like to think that stark fact alone would make a few folks decide to leave the coats where they belong--on the...

pump up the savings.(health and finances)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... According to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, inactive Americans could collectively save a whopping $76 billion per year in medical costs if they made it to the gym on a regular basis. Based on a survey...

knocked-out cold.(winter flues)(Brief Article)(Review)
January 1, 2001... It's wintertime and the gloves are off: In the red corner, weighing in at 130 pounds, wearing watery eyes, a stuffy nose and a fistful of tissues, we have you. In the blue corner, hailing from Germsville, USA, and multiplying rapidly, we have...

Just Here Trying to Save a Few Lives.(Review)
January 1, 2001... Just Here Trying to Save a Few Lives by Pamela Grim, M.D. (Warner Books, 2000) If you think the NBC hit show ER is dramatic, wait till you read Just Here Trying to Save a Few Lives, a collection of heart-wrenching, and true, stories told...

The Artichoke Trail.(Review)
January 1, 2001... The Artichoke Trail by James Bernard Frost (Hunter Publishing, 2000) Finding vegetarian grub on the road can seem well-nigh impossible in some parts of the United States. But with The Artichoke Trail in hand, you'll be on your way to the...

The Art of Effortless Living.(Review)
January 1, 2001... The Art of Effortless Living by Ingrid Bacci, Ph.D. (Vision Works, 2000) When we handle them right, the stressful events of daily life cause nothing more than a few minutes of nail-biting or hair-pulling. But for some of us, stress can...

carrot and stick.(winners and loosers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A CARROT to U.S. District Judge James Robertson for ruling that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) violated conflict-of-interest laws in its selection of members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in August 1998. The Physicians...

low-fat and fast.(cookery, menus)
January 1, 2001... After the holidays, it's time to get back to eating right If you lived on the decadent side a little more than usual during the holiday season, you're not alone. For many, the previous season was an endless round of parties that included...

back to your roots.(vegetables, health aspects)
January 1, 2001... Underground vegetables offer earthly delights Root vegetables seldom inspire love at first sight. Rough-skinned, gnarled and knotty, they wear an ugly outer cloak that belies the wealth of earthy flavors and nutrients within. Long...

deep-dish DINNERS.(menus)
January 1, 2001... THESE UPDATED POT PIES ARE THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD. Bored with your favorite recipes? If you want to improve upon just about any dish in a hurry, all you have to do is put a crust on it and turn it into a pot pie. I'm partial to these...

super bowls.(menus)
January 1, 2001... Fan-friendly dips and chips for your game day party Bag the buffalo wings, hold the hot sauce, ditch the Doritos. Take it from us, the ultimate Super Bowl party foods are homemade dips and chips. Unfortunately, these appealing...

BREAKING FREE.(after addiction)
January 1, 2001... Reclaiming your life after an addiction involves more than just willpower. It means healing on the physical, mental and spiritual levels After both her parents died of cancer just two years apart, Jean Olsen went into an emotional tailspin....

when you gotta go.(keeping the urge under control)
January 1, 2001... Good news for incontinence sufferers: Dryness is just around the corner Rachel first noticed the mysterious--and embarrassing--symptoms at work. While sharing a hearty laugh with a co-worker, the 49-year-old mother of three was horrified...

the natural gym bag.(sporting goods)
January 1, 2001... The fine art of packing your tote starts with knowing your workout Whether you take one yoga class a week or practically live in the gym, one of the best support systems you can set up for yourself is a well-stocked gym bag. You don't have...

the cold war.(health)
January 1, 2001... At first blush, a cold seems like a minor inconvenience, interrupting your busy life with a little sneezing, sniffling and maybe a low-grade fever. But if you don't take immediate action, it can knock you flat and send you racing to bed. Rather...

GLOSSARY.(cheeses)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Cheese: Dairy cheeses, especially hard, ripened varieties, such as cheddar and Parmesan, usually contain a meat by-product called rennet, an enzyme extracted from calf stomachs used to coagulate milk, Pig pepsin is another coagulating agent,...

health-crazed.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... When food becomes public enemy No. 1 Ahh, January. The month we all resolve to do that thing we'd put off all last year: quit smoking, start an exercise routine, lose five pounds or begin saving for a rainy day. But to my surprise, someone...