Vegetarian Times articles from July 2005

Vegetarian Times archives from July 2005

Up, up and ...(staples: EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... Moving, as I don't need to tell anyone who's ever done it, is the worst. Also the best. The worst because you can't belieeeeeve how much stuff you have. The best because it forces you to de-acquisition the collection. I mention this...

Question of the month: what's the hardest thing about eating out?(staples: COMMUNITY)
July 1, 2005... Finding a meal with a great protein source. Nanci Lawson Via email Not knowing exactly what you're getting. At home, you can read labels, but when eating out, you don't know how many calories and how much fat is in your food, and...

Fresh breath.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Eating sugar-free yogurt may help reduce bad breath, plaque and gum disease. The benefits occurred when participants in a Japanese study ate about three ounces of yogurt twice a day, researchers from Tsurumi University in Yokohama told the...

Let the sun shine in.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)
July 1, 2005... Vitamin D can cut a man's risk of prostate cancer in half, according to data from Harvard Medical School's Physicians' Health Study. Earlier research had suggested as much, but this study--which began tracking nearly 15,000 participants more...

Cooking up cancer.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Consuming a chemical formed when french fries and other starchy foods are baked or fried at high temperatures (over 250[degrees]F) may pose a serious cancer threat, according to a March 2005 report from the World Health Organization (WHO)....

Feelings and faces.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Farm animals form friendships, solve problems, harbor grudges and even plan for the future, according to scientific research presented in March 2005 at the Compassion in World Farming Conference in London. Sheep, for example, can remember as...

Danger ahead.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Men can lower their risks of future dementia by lowering their weight now, according to a Swedish study linking excess body weight to loss of memory and other mental impairments in old age. The heavier the man, the greater the likelihood of...

Pure water-naturally.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... By installing 11,000 plants---many quite tiny--in three carefully designed ponds on a campus golf course, Purdue University microbiologists have created a system that filters chemicals out of the water naturally. The experiment strengthens the...

Science under pressure.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... More than 200 US Fish and Wildlife Service scientists say they have been pressured to change their findings to weaken the protection of plants and animals. The survey that announced these results did not solicit specific examples, however. "The...

Herbs for kids.(This just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Three herbs may help kids with health problems, according to a University of Chicago analysis published in the March 2005 issue of The Journal of Pediatrics. * EVENING PRIMROSE oil may help children suffering from eczema, a dry, itchy skin...

Goods: veg friendly, planet-conscious.(health: SHOP)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... BEADED BEAUTY These pretty little tins aren't just decorative--they contain a moisturizer that's perfect for soothing wind-dried lips, sun-burned cheeks or garden-weary hands. This cruelty-free creme is made from coconut and almond oils,...

Oh, those summer nights.(health: SHOP)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... We love summer, but we don't love cooking on sultry evenings. Here are ways to liven up basic dishes--so you spend more time enjoying the meal than making it. Strike Gold Flavor meets heart-health in these new wraps made with extra...

The good guys.(health: SHOP)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2005... Many of the companies that we write about routinely give back to the planet. Check out what we've found recently. Go Naked! Snackpacks of this yummy, soft-baked granola come in four flavors: Banana Nut, Fruit & Nut, Peak Protein and...

Body smarts: food, fat & fitness.(ASK THE DOC)
July 1, 2005... Q: Who is healthier: a person who eats well and exercises but is overweight, or a thin person who eats poorly and doesn't exercise? A: If weight were the only consideration, the thin person would have a lower risk of heart problems,...

30 minutes: a celebration of summer's sweet bounty!(quick: FAST FOOD)
July 1, 2005... Summer crops, especially tomatoes and berries, are hitting their farm-fresh peak. Time to show off these flavor stars with a minimum of fuss. Every dish on these pages--from the Summer Pasta Tart to the backyard "burgers'--is quick, delicious...

4 great gazpachos: cold soups for hot weather.(quick: 1 POT)
July 1, 2005... Chilled gazpacho, which comes from the sweltering plains of southern Spain, is an ideal tonic for hot-weather blahs. It's also so simple that you can whip up dinner before breakfast and throw if in the fridge to chill while you frolic in the...

Living among the bees: after six years together, they have accepted my presence.(life: EXHALE)(Column)
July 1, 2005... Scattered along a gently sloping hill on our farm is a series of white wooden boxes that resemble fallen tiles from a game of giant dominos. The boxes arrived one spring six years ago in an old pickup truck driven by Ed Yoder, a longtime...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(life: VALUES)
July 1, 2005... CARROT TO Senators Barbara Boxer of California and Bill Nelson of Florida for forcing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to kill the agency's Children's Environmental Exposure Research Study (CHEERS). Under the program,...

Tasty freeze: what would be better than a cold, creamy treat on a hot summer day?(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... Just because it's too darned hot to feel hungry for much more than a salad doesn't mean you have to forgo the sweet pleasures of dessert. Homemade frozen treats are just the ticket. We've got a host of ice-cold indulgences that'll satisfy any...

Q: how do I put out a small kitchen fire?(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A: First, don't panic. There's a lot you can do to contain a little fire--i.e., confined to a small area, such as a frying pan, and not smoking. * If flames shoot up in an oven or microwave immediately turn off the heat, and pull the...

Pizza by the numbers.(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Here's a fun way to enjoy pizza without blowing your diet: Visit nutritionist Joan Salge Blake's Virtual Pizza Parlor at people.bu.edu/salge. Begin with crust, and start piling on the fixins! As the layers change, so will the nutritional data....

Cooking with spirits.(fridge NOTES)
July 1, 2005... Alcohol's not just for drinking, as many cooks know. With its ability to bring out food's hidden flavors, your favorite beer or bubbly can elevate even the most boring dish to something special or make an already-good recipe great. But if...

Repeat after me.(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... "Wholesome, honest food must be the entitlement of all Americans, not just the rich."