Vegetarian Times articles from July 2007

Vegetarian Times archives from July 2007

"End quote".(STAPLES: editor's note)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... My thoughts and wishes bend again toward France And bow them to your gracious leave and pardon. --Hamlet Act I, Scene II. I have waited years--years--to be able to pull out that quotation and use it. Oh, I'm no literary scholar. I...

Politics.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I applaud your "Alert" and "Carrot & Stick" columns. I think it's great that VT realizes its readers' interests extend into many issues that ultimately affect our planet. I see no harm in pointing out which politicians are to blame for their...

Kudos.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I am so grateful for your fabulous magazine. I started receiving VT last fall as a birthday gift, and I reread every issue many times. I live in an isolated Canadian town and have no contact with other real-life vegans (my husband excluded)....

Suggestions.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I'm a longtime VT reader and I find the articles informative and inspirational to all of us struggling to live a healthier lifestyle. I couldn't help but comment on the March Ecobeauty ("Go Natural!," p. 22). I'm very surprised you recommended...

Health notes.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... In "1 Food 5 Ways" (March, p. 84) you mistakenly stated that peanut butter is a rich source of omega-3s. As a dietetic student and veg, I've researched good sources of omega-3s and never heard of peanut butter as being one. There are only trace...

Fab 5.(reader LETTERS)
July 1, 2007... We don't print any recipes that aren't terrific, but each month we always have a few faves. These were our top five from this issue: 1. Peach Bellinis, p. 87 2. Tempeh-Mushroom Burgers, p. 71 3. Mexican Black Bean Soup, p. 33 ...

Animal issues.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I am writing in response to April's "Carrot and Stick" in which you reported that J.C. Penney sold coats with dog fur trim. At the time I was employed at J.C. Penney as a certified bra fitter in the lingerie department. But after reading your...

Corn and red pepper salad.(share READER RECIPE)(Recipe)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... CORN AND RED PEPPER SALAD Serves 2 * Vegan Rob Shanklin came up with this recipe to show his friends, who are fans of international cuisine, that using all-American ingredients in cooking can be a palate-pleasing treat. Frozen...

Light impact.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Lighting Efficiency Coalition pushes for use of fluorescent bulbs)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Light Impact If you haven't started using compact fluorescent bulbs instead of energy-wasting incandescents, you may be required to do so soon, thanks to the efforts of the Lighting Efficiency Coalition. Made up of lighting companies,...

The vice squad.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Bristol University researchers classify dangerous substances)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Vice Squad Think lighting up a joint is more of a threat than puffing on a cigarette? Not so, say two groups of experts in the medical and legal fields from Britain's Bristol University. The researchers joined forces to rate the most common...

Getting to the heart of the matter.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Japanese researchers study effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Getting to the Heart of the Matter Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation could be a practice of the past if a report in the March 17 issue of The Lancet is any indication. Japanese researchers studied 4,068 adults who suffered cardiac arrest that was...

From cow patty to credenza ...(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(fiber from sterilized cow manure could replace sawdust)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... From Cow Patty to Credenza... Would you dine on a table made of manure? Researchers at Michigan State University and the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Products Laboratory are working to make that possible. The scientists believe...

Something's fishy about my sundae.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Unilever frozen products use ice structuring protein from conger eel)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Something's Fishy About My Sundae Ahh, summer. No better time for a heaping scoop of ice cream filled with... wait, is that fish protein? Indeed, if you're buying certain frozen goodies made by Unilever in the US, Australia and New Zealand,...

Can beef cause infertility?(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Can Beef Cause Infertility? Mothers who chow down on hamburgers and steak during pregnancy could be impeding their sons' ability to reproduce, according to a study in Human Reproduction. Researchers studied nearly 400 men and their mothers and...

New lease on life.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Multinational Species Conservation Fund Reauthorization Act to protect tigers and rhinos)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... New Lease on Life If two bills passed by the US House of Representatives Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans are approved by Congress, elephants, rhinos and tigers would gain five more years of habitat protection,...

Vim, vigor and virility.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report on impotence)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Vim, Vigor and Virility Men now have one more reason to stay in shape--avoiding erectile dysfunction (ED). A report from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health revealed that impotence affects over 18 percent of adult males in the US....

2,263.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(pounds of carbon dioxide used in air conditioning units)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Pounds of C[O.sub.2] emitted annually from a single air-conditioning unit. You can save 121 lbs. for every degree above 72 you raise the thermostat. Source: Energy Information Administration

Planet-conscious products we love: brighten your backyard meals! The latest, greatest BBQ foods and accessories will make you want to get out and grill.(Goods)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... good guy All wired up In the market for a cool chip server or a nifty napkin holder? Check out these bowls from the Spiral Foundation, with hypnotic designs made from woven recycled telephone wire. Proceeds from sales of the bowls go...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(LIFE: values)(companies and organizations on environmental issues)
July 1, 2007... CARROTS TO PlanetTran, for launching the nation's first all-hybrid airport car service. The company began service in February in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now passengers can be shuttled to and from the Boston, Providence, RI, and...

Finger lickin' good! With corn on the cob, watermelon wedges and dripping-with-fixings veggie burgers--summer is definitely the season to eat with your hands.(CUISINE: easy entertaining)
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How to peel a tomato.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
July 1, 2007... 1 Cut an X on bottom. 2 Drop in boiling water 10 secs. Drunk in ice water 2 secs. 3 Skin comes right off.

Beach read.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
July 1, 2007... Why Don't Penguins, Feet Freeze? clever (and funny!) collection of questions and answers from New Scientist magazine.

Sunburn soother.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
July 1, 2007... Sunburn soother--apple cider vinegar! Dab on to ease redness and prevent peeling.

Go online mambosprouts.com.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
July 1, 2007... Sign up for Quarterly mailing for coupons on natural and organic products.

To do: sign up for direct bill pay.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(environmental benefits of paying bills electronically)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Every 38,000 bills paid electronically: * Preserves 2 tons of trees * Eliminates 60 lbs. of air emissions * Conserves 16,450 gallons of water (and it can save me $150/year in postage!) Source: NACHA, electronicpoyments.org