Vegetarian Times articles from January 2008

Vegetarian Times archives from January 2008

Veggie love.(STAPLES: editor's note)
January 1, 2008... Can I ask you a personal question? How many expired vegetables are languishing in your produce bin at this very moment? Be honest. As I write, I'm picturing the inside of my own fridge, and I know exactly what's beyond saving: half a head...

Buyer beware.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... Please advise readers that essential oils, which can be found in the Spray Majoram Soul Tonic mist for dogs (Goods, October, p. 20), are dangerous for cats. According to Whole Health for Happy Cats by Sandy Arora, they contain "harmful...

Hynde sight.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I really enjoyed your interview with Chrissie Hynde (One-On-One, October, p. 56). It's admirable that she became vegetarian decades ago, when it was much more of a challenge. In response to Hynde wishing there was a vegetarian fast-food...

The proof is in the food.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... The scrumptious Warm Potato and Edamame Salad on the cover of the October issue ("Palate Pleasers," p. 30) drew me in, so I bought the issue. I'm glad I did; it tastes as good as it looks! I'm looking forward to trying other delicious-looking...

Eco-burials.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I want to thank you for the article on green burials ("A Natural Return," October, p. 84). It doesn't make sense to spend an inordinate amount of money to preserve what should naturally return to the earth. Why should my family spend $10,000 to...

Electric cars eco-friendly?(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I was disappointed to see that VT awarded a Carrot (October, p. 54) to a car company that produces an all-electric sports utility truck, complete with the quote: "Our vehicles don't pollute." While it's admirable to reduce our dependence on...

Gluten free.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... As someone with a family member adapting to a gluten-free diet, I appreciated "Deliciously Gluten Free" (October, p. 74). I was surprised, though, that the article did not mention the fact that there are many other naturally gluten-free recipes...

Kudos.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I was so glad to see Vegan Gourmet back in service in the October issue. I enjoy showing my nonveg friends that you don't have to completely change--you can still have your cake and eat it too! It makes me feel good that you focus on everyday...

Say no to junk mail.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Will 2008 bring us any closer to a nationwide Do Not Mail Registry? Running a campaign for a registry and against wasteful junk mail, Steven Krieger of ForestEthics is optimistic: "The popular and successful Do Not...

Catalog control.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Catalog Choice)(Website overview)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Catalog Choice, a free service endorsed by the National Wildlife Federation and the Natural Resources Defense Council, allows you to choose specifically which catalogs you do not wish to receive--and save trees in the bargain, catalogchoice.org...

Benevolent balms.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... You'll do more than pay lip service to saving the planet with your purchase of Lip Action. One dollar of each $3.49 sale of Kiss My Face's Lip Action line of lip balms supports the Alliance for Climate Protection, founded by Nobel Peace...

VT taste test: choice chocolates.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Vegetarian Times)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Nearly 36 million boxes of chocolate are sold each year on Valentine's Day. Treat your sweetie to dark chocolate; the darker the chocolate, the richer the concentration of heart-protecting antioxidants. These VT-tested selections will set the...

Diet showdown.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Which weight-loss plans are healthiest for your heart? A new study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has the answer. The study rated the whole-foods, vegetarian Ornish heart-disease reversal program highest in dietary quality,...

100 million.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)
January 1, 2008... The approximate number of trees leveled annually to provide the paper for direct mailings. [Source: WildWest Institure]

Vegan never tasted so sweet.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Recipe)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Fire up the oven to do some home baking, and you're sure to warm your valentine's heart. For inspiration, check out The Joy of Vegan Baking (Fair Winds Press, $19.95). Besides recipes for 150 saturated fat-, cholesterol-, and dairy-free treats...

I [love] organics.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(tomatoes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Eating organic tomatoes can supply you with more heart-healthy flavonoids than eating conventionally grown tomatoes, a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Research found. The study's authors theorize that the use of...

Heart-y goodies.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(American Heart Month)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Celebrate American Heart Month this February by sending a loved one a veg-friendly, heart-healthy basket--filled with such antioxidant- and fiber-rich gourmet treats as oatmeal, black tea, blueberries, nuts, and soy snacks. To order, go to...

Save our seeds.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Svalbard International Seed Vault)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Carved deep into a frozen mountainside on an Arctic island, the Svalbard International Seed Vault is scheduled to open this year. The site--some 425 feet above current sea level and almost 400 feet within permafrost-encased rock--was chosen by...

Go grass roots.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)
January 1, 2008... To help protect our agricultural heritage, support organizations such as Seed Savers Exchange (seedsavers.org) that conserve heirloom fruit and vegetable varieties.

Food for the soul (singer).(QUIZ)(Joss Stone)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Which of these is NOT true about R&B/hip-hop phenom Joss Stone? a. She's never eaten meat in her life. b. Mutter panir (curried peas with Indian cheese) is a favorite dish of hers. c. She's a fussy...

New fitness Rx.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body, and the world you live in)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... If fitness tops your list of New Year's resolutions, check out the new and improved physical activity guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. They're now more specific about...

Work it out: stylish, comfy gear that makes exercising easier on you and mother nature.(STAPLES: goods)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2008... yoga Ancient Practice, New Designs Step out in style with this modern mat bag from Agoy. The City Bag comes in four colors, has an inside zip pocket to hold your valuables, and is easy to clean. It zips all the way across the top for...

The dangerous truth about Botox!(Spotlight on Skincare)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As many of you know, MyChelle Dermaceuticals is proud to be cruelty-free. I believe that manufacturers not only have an obligation to their customers but also to the animals we share this planet with. Innocent...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(LIFE: values)
January 1, 2008... carrots to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E), for providing free solar power to 65 Habitat for Humanity (HFH) houses built in the utility's California service area. As part of PG&E's Solar Habitat Program, which provides grants to build...

One-on-one with Alice Walker: the Pulitzer Prize-winning author shines a light on the treatment of animals.(LIFE: close-up)(Interview)
January 1, 2008... Alice Walker's best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple, inspired not only a film but more recently a Broadway musical. In that novel, as in her various books of fiction, poetry, and essays, Walker, 64, gives voice to the...

The veg 25: it's never been cooler, easier, or more inspiring to be vegetarian than right now. Want proof? Look no further than our 2008 hot list of fresh voices, vital news, and handy resources that let you celebrate your choice, get involved, and learn more.
January 1, 2008... 1. supermarket cheat sheet Online and hard-copy glossaries of animal-derived ingredients are useful when you're at home, but what about when you're actually scanning the ingredients list on a package in the supermarket? Animal Ingredients...

The soup cure: move over, chicken soup! For centuries, these 6 homemade remedies have been comforting and curing around the globe.(Recipe)(Cover story)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether you're battling a bad cold or stuck in bed with the stomach flu, the one food you crave (or, in some cases, the only one you can swallow) is soup. Your preference may be personal sometimes only grandma's...

Green idea: energy saver.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Plug electronics into one power strip, and turn it off when not in use. Even when they're turned off, plugged-in small electronics and appliances use $1 billion worth of electricity each year in the U.S.

Kitchen trick.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... To unclog a backed-up drain without caustic chemicals, pour in 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup salt, and 1 cup white vinegar. Wait several minutes and then pour in a pot of boiling water.

How to: get the most juice from a lemon.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
January 1, 2008... Lightly roll a room temperature lemon on a hard surface to loosen the juice-filled membranes before squeezing it.

Health tip.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
January 1, 2008... After chopping or crushing garlic, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes--enough time to activate its anticancer properties--before heating or cooking.

Foods that heal.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(cashews)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... The problem: winter blues Food Rx: Cashews! They're rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that converts to serotonin--the chemical in your brain that regulates mood and appetite.