Vegetarian Times articles from June 2002

Vegetarian Times archives from June 2002

The perfect host. (editor's note).(mosquitos)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2002... I am just that! Not that I'm considered a world-class chef or even the consummate hostess--though in my party-hearty days I owned 12 sets of china just for entertaining all manner of fabulous friends. Instead, I am the perfect host for June's...

Letters.
June 1, 2002... Your March 2002 issue was terrific! Keep it up. I really enjoyed your article on spuds ("The Spectacular Spud," page 34). The author's comments were very helpful. These are the kind of recipes that I like to see--made with readily available...

Clarification.(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2002... The oyster sauce listed as an ingredient in April's Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe ("Wok This Way," page 67) is a vegetarian sauce flavored with mushrooms, not bivalves. Vegetarian oyster sauce is available in Asian food markets and specialty...

Cold comfort. (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(comfort foods mostly unhealthy)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Not all the changes Americans have made since September 11 have been healthy, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) reports. Almost 20 percent are eating more "comfort foods" like fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and almost...

Caffeine alert. (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Insulin is essential for the proper metabolism of carbohydrates and sugars. But a small amount of caffeine decreases the ability to process insulin, researchers at the University Medical Center in The Netherlands report. In the study, reported...

You grow, girls! (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(intensive training not harmful)
June 1, 2002... Parents of future female Olympians: Relax. The intensive training young athletes engage in won't stunt growth or retard sexual maturation. So says a review of nearly 20 studies in the February 2002 British Journal of Sports Medicine. Although...

Now hear this. (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(ginkgo and tinnitis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The 200-million-year-old ginkgo tree continues to offer benefits to other living things. In a study at Germany's University of Heidelberg, ginkgo has proven effective in the treatment of tinnitis, or ringing in the ears, the July 2001...

Walk away. (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(adult-onset--diabetes)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Eager to avoid being one of the 15 million people who suffer from Type 2-or adult-onset--diabetes? Eat better and exercise, simple as that. An improved diet and even a 30-minute walk five times a week can be even more effective in preventing...

Soy news. (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(sterols)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Researchers in Finland have discovered that you may be able to lower your cholesterol level by including soybean extracts known as sterols in your diet, the November 15, 2001, American Journal of Cardiology reports. Sterols seem to lower...

A is for ... (scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet supplements / personal care / environment).(salicylic acid found in fruits, vegetables, spices)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... An aspirin a day--or an apple? Researchers at Scotland's Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary report that an important anti-inflammatory compound called salicylic acid--an active ingredient in aspirin--is naturally present in fruits,...

Celebrate cereal. (goods).(Peanut Butter Puffins by Barbara's Bakery Inc.)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
June 1, 2002... Jump-start your day with Barbara's Peanut Butter Puffins--the all-natural, crunchy, munchable cereal ($3.49/12 oz.). Pour it into a bowl of soy milk or mix it with your favorite yogurt for a smooth and satisfying treat, morning or afternoon....

Bug off! (goods).(hemp-citronella candles)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... For bug-free backyard parties and barbecues, try these hemp-citronella candles from Way Out Wax. The all-natural, clean-burning candles are made from soy wax and hemp-seed oil. The small travel tins, available in two sizes--$6.29/4 oz. and...

Here's to Yu. (goods).(soy and rice milk beverages)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... With a dozen distinctive flavors to choose from, you can't go wrong with Yu's soy and rice organic beverages ($2.69/32 oz.). Purists may opt for the Natural Basmati, but adventure-some types will love Yu's calcium-rich, non-allergen flavors,...

Beauty basics. (goods).(Simply Organic shampoo)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
June 1, 2002... For healthy radiant hair, try Simply Organic, a line of shampoos ($20.95/8.5 oz.) and conditioners ($23.95/8 oz.) that will leave your locks silky smooth. These pesticide-free products are full of natural ingredients such as honey, apple pectin...

Picnic pick. (goods).(Snyder's of Hanover Inc.'s Organic Blue Corn Chips and Walnut Acres' Organic Fiesta Cilantro)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
June 1, 2002... When filling your picnic basket, toss in a bag of Organic Blue Corn Chips, with or without sesame seeds ($3.99/8 oz.)--a satisfying new tortilla chip from Snyder's of Hanover. These extra-crunchy chips are low in cholesterol and perfect for...

Soy-sational. (goods).(nutritious snack bars by GeniSoy)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... These nutritious snack bars from GeniSoy (99 cents/1.6 oz.) not only taste good but are good for you. Available in four protein-dense flavors--Razberry Rush, Peanut Butter Fix, Carrot Cake Quake and Rocky Roadtrip--it's nearly impossible to...

30 - minute recipes. (fastfood: sweet and sour vegetables / penne with spring vegetables / mediterranean grain salad / artichoke hummus wraps / vegetable fried rice).(Recipe)
June 1, 2002... Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Vegetables 6 SERVINGS 30 MINUTES OR LESS This tasty and healthy stir-fry goes from pan to table in no time. Because stir-frying is so fast, it's important to have all ingredients measured out and...

Safe sunning: protect your skin with these tips and tools. (body basics).(sunscreens)
June 1, 2002... Like any other trend, suntans have gone in and out of fashion. Once a sign of wealth--picture yacht-filled holidays to exotic locations--sun-tans are now easy for everyone to get. But they're no longer chic, as they can be dangerous to your...

Hot-for-summer cookouts: jump-start the season with this festive summer fare.(barbecue cookery)(Recipe)
June 1, 2002... Summer is here, and thousands of people across the country are inviting their friends over, firing up the grill and taking their entertaining out-of-doors. And no wonder. Good food--grilled and searing in the open air--just smells and tastes...

Griller instincts: gas or charcoal grill? You decide.(barbecue)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Ask anyone who owns a grill whether he prefers charcoal or gas, and the answer is always the same: He prefers the method he has. Die-hard charcoal grillers don't see the point of cooking out without the fun of the flames and the taste of smoke...

Overnight sensations: dress your recipes for success with a marinade.(Recipe)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... What determines whether a grilled dish is merely good or really great? In most cases, it's a marinade. Marinating is an easy process. All it requires is soaking food in a seasoned liquid before tossing it onto the grill. Dishes can stew as...

Father's Day brunch: relax with this make-ahead menu. (gourmet: tomato-mushroom galette / couscous-corn salad / peach cobbler).(Brief Article)(Recipe)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Fathers endure plenty as their children grow up: assembling toys on Christmas Eve, playing endless games of catch, teaching their daughters to drive, enforcing curfews, paying sky-high tuition. On this Father's Day, let's give dad something...

Eleven healing foods: these everyday edibles will keep you feeling fit.(natural life)
June 1, 2002... Ever wondered which foods are best for you and which help you ward off illness? Next time you're in the crowded, brand-clogged aisles of your supermarket, wondering what to choose, just think of wit and wag Oscar Wilde. "It is only shallow...

Cutting-edge cuisine: a medley of delicious meals from the future chefs of America. (Special Advertising Section).(Recipe)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The Culinary Nutrition program at Rhode Island-based Johnson & Wales University is the first and only one of its kind in the country to receive developmental accreditation from the American Dietetic Association. Not only does this inventive...

Bites, burns and stings: natural treatments soothe summer's bummers. (wellness).
June 1, 2002... Asked once what might be done to alleviate the mad itching of chigger bites, writer Calvin Trillin replied: "Amputation, sometimes." Fortunately, most routine bites, burns and stings--the kind of annoyances suffered on hikes and at picnics,...

Grief and greens: a family finds comfort in collards. (first person).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A cool blast of air anointed the front of my body as I stood in the doorway of my mother's 7-foot-high auxiliary freezer. In it, she had packed bags of frozen shrimp, jars of fresh lemon juice, gourmet foods of all descriptions. What's this?...