Vegetarian Times articles from January 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from January 2004

Knowledge is power.(editor's note)
January 1, 2004... One of the office decorations I inherited when I joined VT 2 years ago was a cartoon I've posted on my largest file cabinet. A mutt stands over three bowls--one labeled "food," one labeled "water" and one labeled "information." I love the...

Yeast isn't best.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... This is in response to a letter to the editor entitled "The Yeast Connection" in the November 2003 issue. The writer praised nutritional yeast for its nutritional content. While I agree that this food can be a nutritious addition to anyone's...

Easy does it.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... In your September 2003 issue, you included a "Scoop" article ("How Much Is Enough?") referring to the "superiority" of intense exercise over moderate in regard to the cardiovascular system. I believe it would have been kind and productive of...

Missing the link.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... In your October 2003 issue, the "Vegan Gourmet" recipe for gingered apple-berry cobbler calls for evaporated cane juice. What is this? I have tried the local co-op, but they have never heard of it. Carol Thompson Via email ...

Thanks but no thanks.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I was really disappointed to see that nothing was being "redefined" with your pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving ("Thanksgiving by the Hearth," November 2003). Pie is one of the main things we vegans miss at Thanksgiving, and we don't need one more...

More about macrobiotics.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I read with interest your article "Macro-Management" (November 2003). A key point is that our culture has lost its principal food: whole grain. "Today, meat and dairy products have replaced whole wheat, oats and brown rice. Although no food is...

A common mistake that prevents most people from losing weight ... and how to avoid it! Why this simple "first step" should be part of any weight management, anti-aging and health improvement program ...(Weight Management & Cleansing Ad Report)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Only one simple and often overlooked step can drastically change how successful you are in losing weight and shaping your body, as well as eliminating those nagging health problems like bloating, constipation and low energy levels. If you...

Get milk.(scoop)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Adolescent girl steer clear of dairy products to avoid gaining weight--with troubling results: 90 percent of them, research by Tufts University School of Medicine shows, aren't getting the calcium they need. Published in the September 2003...

Hot pants.(scoop)(adding dietary supplements to fabric for sports clothing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Japanese apparel makers have begun including amino acids and other dietary supplements in fabric in the belief that the substances will enable people who wear the clothes to maintain the pH balance of their skin or to cool down more quickly...

Preteen pressure.(scoop)(children under stress eat unhealthy foods)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The more anxiety youngsters feel, the more likely it is that they will eat unhealthful foods and fewer nutritious ones. "Children in the most stressed category are more fatty foods and more snacks. [and] they were also less likely to consume...

Breathe easy.(scoop; Umcka ColdCare from Nature's Way)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... By introducing Umcka ColdCare in August 2003, Nature's Way has brought to American consumers a Zulu herbal remedy from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides, a South African geranium. Umcka is unlike other respiratory remedies, the manufacturer...

Clean green.(scoop)(dry cleaners are abandoning perchloroethylene)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... More and more dry cleaners are abandoning perchloroethylene, a solvent that can contaminate ground water and contribute to smog, and instead are turning to more Earth-friendly cleansers. The nationwide demand for PERC, as it is known, has...

Cancer blocker.(scoop; antioxidants in green tea)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Researchers at the University of Rochester have found how chemicals in green tea, considered close molecular cousins to cancer-fighting substances in broccoli, cabbage and red wine, inhibit tobacco's ability to cause cancel: Published in the...

Mythology.(scoop)(Viagra)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Less than half of all prescriptions for Viagra are refilled, reports The Viagra Myth, a new book that explores the societal conditions that made the diamond-shaped pills seem like such wonder drugs. Evidently the pills work--so well, in fact,...

No difference.(scoop; rich vegetarian diet can lower LDL as effectively as statins)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Results of a University of Toronto study published in the July 23, 2003 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association finds that a diet rich in soy, fiber and plant-based proteins can be as effective in lowering LDL, the "bad"...

Mushroom boom.(scoop)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Medicinal mushrooms are finally getting the respect they deserve, says The Natural Foods Merchandiser, which in its July 2003 issue reported "much greater awareness in the last year." Used in Asia for centuries, mushrooms possess healing...

Carrot & stick.(scoop; briefs)
January 1, 2004... a Carrot to: * Hammerfest, Norway, where residents will be heating and lighting their homes with a nonpolluting, underwater generator that operates by the tides. "This is the first time in the world that electricity from a tidal current...

Drink up.(goods)(coffee grinders)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The new Infinity Conical Burr Grinder from Capresso grinds coffee beans with professional-grade ease. Featuring 16 grind settings, the Infinity has options for the most discriminating coffee drinker. This easy-to-use and easy-to-dean coffee...

Meals in minutes.(goods; Udon Pride: organic udon noodles )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Take pride in your meals with Udon Pride. These new organic udon noodles from Unif are baked, not fried. Each two-person serving can be cooked in just 4 minutes ($2.49/11.5 oz.). upusa@unipresidentusa.com; www.unipresidentusa.com ...

Soup's on.(goods; Slow Cooker Gourmet soups and stews from Purely American Foods)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Hungry for a hearty bowl of soup? Try the Slow Cooker Gourmet soups and stews from PurelyAmerican Foods. Just combine the kit's ingredients with kitchen staples, and simmer for 15 minutes. Available in six varieties, including American Pioneer...

Tea time.(goods; organic tea from Numi Tea Inc.; biscuits from Organica Foods )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... If you're experiencing the winter doldrums, try any of the six organic tea bags tucked in Numi's Mini Bamboo Box including Simply Mint and Dry Desert Lime ($9.00). For organic bliss, pair the teas with Iced Short-bread cookies from Organica...

Crispy-n-delicious.(goods;American Health's high-protein bar )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Watching your carbs and in need of some snacks? Try the Carb Minders high-protein bar from American Health. Each bar contains fewer than four impact carbohydrates (carbs that come from sugar or starch). Available in Chocolate S'mores, Lemon...

Perfect skin.(goods; bath products from Issimo International)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Relax with issimo's bath products for normal to dry skin. The Sweet Fennel & Cumin Merengue foaming cleanser offers calming benefits in a Dead Sea Salts formula (not shown, $28/17.5 oz.).The Heavy Creme made with Valerian and Sweet Orange...

30-minute recipes.(fastfood)
January 1, 2004... Asian " Chicken" Rolls Sloppy Janes Corn and " Bacon" Cakes with Cilantro Nuts About Bananas Greek-Style Rice Pilaf Texas Tofu Asian "Chicken" Rolls SERVES 2 30 MINUTES OR LESS These crispy spring rolls make a perfect appetizer...

Hot tip.(trends)(Kitchen Aid's Pro Line Series)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Kitchen Aid's new line of sleek, Contemporary countertop appliances, the Pro Line Series, is available at Williams-Sonoma and includes a frozen dessent maker, toaster and espresso machine.

Divine dining.(trends; Sublime Restaurant)(Restaurant Review)
January 1, 2004... If you don't have time to cook and you live in southern Florida, call Ft. Lauderdale's Sublime Restaurant, the new creation of internationally known animal rights activist Nanci Alexander and her partner Terry Dalton, founder of Unicorn Village...

Music men.(trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... It's always fun to hang out at Farm Aid, the annual concert headlined by Willie Nelson. Last year's event was held September 7 and was sponsored by Silk Soymilk. This concert, which raises money to support American family farms, included...

Fatherly advice.(trends; Chemical-Free Kids: How to Safeguard Your Child's Diet and Environment)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Among other friends at Farm Aid, I also ran into Anthony Zolezzi,, In addition to being a dad and a busy consultant to the natural and organic food movement, Anthony is the author, with Allan Magaziner, DO, and Linda Bonvie, of Chemical-Free...

Bowled over.(trends)(bean recipes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... As you plan your Super Bowl Sunday menu for February 1 (the big game comes late this year), check out recipes at www.bushbeans.com for quick and tasty ideas. Although Bush's is known for baked beans, the company's product line includes more...

Naturopathic medicine: natural health care for a changing world.(trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Modern medicine calls for doctors who... know their science yet honor the body's innate wisdom to heal treat the whole person, looking beyond symptoms to the underlying cause of illness focus on disease prevention and wellness function as...

Feast on this.(trends)(Simple Treat by Ellen Abraham)
January 1, 2004... The new year is certainly the time for cooking and using cookbooks. New on the shelf are Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates by Moosewood Collective and Regina's International Vegetarian Favorites by PBS cooking show host Regina Campbell. If you're...

More mojitos, please.(trends; Dragon Fly Neo-V Cuisine in Columbus, Ohio)(Restaurant Review)
January 1, 2004... I love mojitos, and the ones sold at Dragon Fly Neo-V Cuisine in Columbus, Ohio (614.298.9986) are superb. Chef and owner Magdiale Wolmark is creating some of the finest plant-based cuisine in the country. Along with the mojitos, I adore the...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourmet)
January 1, 2004... Cold Sesame Noodles | Coconut Curry Tofu and Snow Peas | Lemon Rice Pilaf The vegan palate is most easily satisfied with ethnic foods. Many foreign cuisines are centered on plant foods, and this is especially true of Asian cookery....