Vegetarian Times articles from July 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from July 2004

A delicious taste of summer.(editor's note)(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... This month we salute a few of our favorite warm-weather rituals, and we hope they'll become yours too. How about a Southern-inspired picnic of hearty pea salad, fresh corn fritters and tart-fruity blackberry acid? Or a Mexican-themed birthday...

VT's on top.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I just finished reading the April 2004 issue. It's the first time I've read VT, and of the 15 or so magazine subscriptions I have, this one will be at the top of the pile to read first. Although I'm not a vegan, I do try to eat healthily. Your...

Ready for s'mores.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I was scanning through your Web site and noticed a comment in your "Vegetarian Essentials" section, which is now out of date. Your "Nutrition Know-How" pop quiz states that no vegetarian marshmallow exists, but recently Pangea began marketing...

Handle with care.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I liked the March 2004 "Lifestyle" story, "The Low-Carb Vegetarian," but there is one problem. Ever since frozen vegetables came on the market in the 1950s, many people have known only one way of cooking vegetables: boiling them. The result is...

Not just for abrasions.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I was surprised that the author of "Orange Alert" (April 2004) didn't mention the effectiveness of using 3 percent food-grade hydrogen peroxide as a disinfecting wash for fruits and vegetables. (Add 1/4 cup of 3 percent food-grade hydrogen...

Correction.(letters)(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2004... The new phone number for CHIP ("CHIP Shape," June 2004) is 815.962.9091. Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, is not an MD. His book is called Dynamic Health.

Reader recipe.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Sauteed Kale and Almonds SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS VT reader Jessica Mazius of West Bloomfield, Michigan, experiments with recipes, often using the produce that her local CSA in Yale, Michigan, delivers to her home. This kale recipe...

Who buys organics?(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The typical consumer of organic produce does not fit the stereotype, the Bellevue, Washington-based Hartman Group told the US Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Outlook Forum in March 2004. African Americans, Asian Americans and...

Chew on this.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Is chewing gum the next functional food? Maybe so, according to a study by the University of Illinois at Chicago, presented in March 2004 to the International Association for Dental Research. Big Red, a Wrigley's product, contains cinnamic...

Go nuts.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Food companies are now allowed to tell consumers that walnuts may reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a final ruling by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in late March 2004. Although the research "is not...

A good year?(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Scientists from the University of Barcelona have determined that the wine with which Tutankhamen was laid to rest was made from red grapes, though The New York Times reports no evidence about "whether it had a buttery overlay or hints of ripe...

Scary.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that a cancer-causing substance previously found in fried potatoes and other starchy foods prepared at high temperatures is also present in other foods, though how much of a danger it poses no...

Ditch the plow.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(plowing farm fields vs. no-till farming)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The centuries-old practice of plowing farm fields, which has fallen from favor in recent years, is not only time-consuming but also harmful to the environment. Research by Boston College's Geology and Geophysics Department has determined that...

Ruby Tuesday.(Carrot & Stick)(restaurant chain includes nutritional information on menus)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Ruby Tuesday for printing nutritional information about every item on the menus of its 700 restaurants--the first national chain to do so. The new menus, which list calories, grams of total fat, carbohydrates and dietary fiber, appeared in...

Aresa Biodetection.(Carrot & Stick)(plant biotechnology firm develops flower that can be used to detect land mines)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Aresa Biodetection, a Danish firm, for developing a flower that changes from green to red when its roots detect even trace amounts of the chemical nitrogen dioxide, which is used in explosives. The genetically modified plant of the thale...

Walter Schmid.(Carrot & Stick)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Walter Schmid, a Swiss inventor and winner of the European Solar Award for 2003, for developing Kompogas, a low-emission clean fuel on which cars can run. Kompogas, manufactured in 18 European power plants, is made from household garbage...

Charles Benbrook.(Carrot & Stick)(of the Northwest Science and Environmental Policy Center)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Charles Benbrook of the Sandpoint, Idaho-based Northwest Science and Environmental Policy Center for his devastating refutation of the oft-repeated claim by the US Department of Agriculture that America has "the safest food in the world."...

McDonald's.(Carrot & Stick)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * McDonald's for its McKids clothing line, now available in China. The McKids line, designed to build brand loyalty in children, will also include toys and videos to be introduced in the United States, Canada and Western Europe in 2005.

Hollywood.(Carrot & Stick)(smoking prevalent in movies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Hollywood for making smoking glamorous again. "Despite declining tobacco use and increasing public understanding of the dangers of smoking in the real world, smoking in movies has returned to levels observed in 1950, when smoking was nearly...

Florida Congressman Ric Keller.(Carrot & Stick)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Florida Congressman Ric Keller--whose bill banning lawsuits against restaurants that serve fatty foods passed the US House of Representatives in March 2004--for accepting thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from the owners of the...

Land O'Lakes.(Carrot & Stick)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... * Land O'Lakes, whose radio ads for its 2% milk boast that the milk has "no added hormones!" This implies that Land O'Lakes' competitors add hormones to their milk, which is never done.

A raw meal.(goods)
July 1, 2004... Looking for a meal replacement? When you want quick--but healthful--food on the go, try Juvo's Natural Raw Meal ($3.19/1 packet; $44.99/box of 15). Just mix a packet with your favorite beverage, and enjoy a low-calorie, low-fat snack....

Clearly clean.(goods)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Clenzology Advanced Hygiene System from Garden of Life is designed for whole body cleanliness. The kit ($49.95) includes Hand & Body Soap, AM & PM Facial Solutions, Tooth and Gum Solution, Ear Solution and a natural sea sponge....

Look east.(goods)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Putting a health-boosting twist on a Middle Eastern favorite, Hodgson Mill introduces its new couscous line. Available in Original Whole Wheat, Whole Wheat with Milled Flaxseed & Soy, Garlic & Basil with Milled Flaxseed & Soy and Parmesan...

Tasty pastries.(goods)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Nature's Path introduces its new whole wheat toaster pastries, which are free of trans fats. These certified-organic toaster pastries ($2.99/6 pastries) come in frosted and unfrosted varieties in Strawberry, Blueberry and Apple Cinnamon...

Hemp power.(goods)
July 1, 2004... Manitoba Harvest brings you shelled Hemp Seed Nuts ($2.99/2 oz.; $9.99/8 oz.). These Canadian-grown hemp seeds are produced conventionally, not genetically. Sprinkle hemp seeds--which are full of essential fatty acids--over salads, or enjoy...

Light bright.(goods)
July 1, 2004... The 23-watt O*ZONELite bulb gives off as much light as a 100-watt standard light bulb. And the energy-efficient O*ZONELite ($39.95) lasts 1-2 years, up to eight times longer than standard incandescent bulbs. 800.494.8292; www.ozonelite.com ...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)
July 1, 2004... Corn Four Ways SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS Imagine the best, fresh-picked crops from your farmstand paired with polenta--and all ready for the table in minutes. This dish puts summer on the dinner plate, bolstered with a creamy tomato...

Hot tip.(trends)
July 1, 2004... Take vegetarian eco-tour aboard the Rockport, Maine-based Wanderbird schooner July 19-22, or book your own vegetarian group charter (1.866.SEA.BIRD, www.wanderbirdcruises.com).

Awed by raw.(trends)
July 1, 2004... Summer is the perfect time for trying raw food dishes, and after one look at the more than 300 creative recipes in Living Cuisine: The Art and Spirit of Raw Foods by Renee Loux Underkoffler, I'm inspired to start chopping. Renee's recipes...

Dairy-free "i do".(trends)
July 1, 2004... All the goodies are egg- and dairy-free at Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, DC, where the pastry chefs make specialty cakes as well as muffins, breads, cookies and, of course, gooey sticky buns. Founder Doron Petersan and pastry chef...

Drink to your health.(trends)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... I'm a carb counter when it comes to beverages, and I love Inko's sugar- and carb-free Hint O' Mint White Tea (www.healthywhitetea.com, 917.509.1903). Inko's blends white tea, ginger and mint to create a refreshing drink that is made without...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourmet)
July 1, 2004... Sizzling summer days call for less time in a hot kitchen, so outdoor dining is often the obvious choice. This midsummer menu makes a delightful alfresco meal that packs easily into a picnic basket or insulated carrier. Made in advance and...

Southern comforts: the livin' is easy with this cool casual outdoor menu.
July 1, 2004... If you don't live in Georgia or collect cookbooks like mad, you may not have heard of slim Edna Lewis or strapping Scott Peacock--yet. They're one of the most charming culinary couples in the history of Southern cooking, though one of the most...

Birthday fiesta: make-your-own taco party where kids are supposed to play with their food!
July 1, 2004... Contents not available due to copyright restriction.

Portrait of a taste-maker: an infusion of sweet, savory apricots can energize even the most familiar dish.
July 1, 2004... Mention blush orange, and some people may think of sunsets or tropical cocktails or even rosy complexions. I think of apricots my first love in the fruit world. Lucky in childhood to spend time on a small California ranch rimmed of dozens of...

Germ-free nation: is our obsession with cleanliness beginning to backfire?(etc.)
July 1, 2004... Cleanliness is next to impossible, as the old joke goes, but you'd never know it at your local supermarket. There you'll find antibacterial hand soaps, antibacterial laundry detergents, antibacterial toothpastes and antibacterial toys. In some...