Vegetarian Times articles from June 2003

Vegetarian Times archives from June 2003

Cruisin' along. (editor's note).(healthy vacations aboard cruise lines)(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... Is there such a thing as a healthy cruise? One in which the menu is gourmet without gouging your diet? One in which the food is fabulous but not fattening? One in which fitness is fit into a schedule that otherwise might consist of lounging...

Yearning for yearly index. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... What happened to the 2002 recipe index? Please tell me I've just overlooked it and that you haven't replaced it with the monthly index. That would be a terrible thing to do to your loyal readers! Katie Randell via email Because...

Mango mania. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... Because of VT's March 2003 issue, my roommates and I have decided that Monday nights will not be typical anymore--they will take on the fide of "Mango Madness Mondays," this being a direct influence by the section dedicated to mangoes. So many...

Student of VT. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... I just began receiving your magazine in the mail, and I am extremely impressed. My father actually signed me up for the subscription because he saw it in a doctor's office and thought that it was really neat and would help me with some new...

Good timing. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... I'm home sick from school (a very rare occurrence, thanks in part to my healthy lifestyle) and curled up on the couch with the April 2003 VT. I opened up first to "Beyond Bubbles," which inspired me to take a soothing bath as a part of my road...

Ad-vantageous. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... First off, I love the magazine. Even my 4-year-old likes to look through it with me, and he always makes up stories of how to cook the yummy recipes. He wants to be a chef when he grows up, and your magazine is full of inspiration! I am...

Not soy perfect. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... Regarding your article "The Truth About Soy" (April 2003), you neglected to mention that some of us are allergic to "the perfect food." Dairy was once promoted as the perfect food--bad news for those who are lactose intolerant. Now soy is...

Apple a day. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(eating fruit lessens cancer risk later in life)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... British scientists have found that children who eat 88 grams of fruit every day--the equivalent of a large apple--are almost 40 percent less likely to develop cancer later in life than children who eat negligible amounts of fruit. Writing in...

Supersize us? (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(increased food portions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Adopting the practices of fast food restaurants and convenience stores, Americans now routinely supersize their snacks and meals--even at home. "Between 1977 and 1996, food portion sizes increased both inside and outside the home for all...

Garlic's good. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(prevention of plaque formation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... In a small but significant study, researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles have found evidence that garlic extract may inhibit and even reduce the formation of plaque in the arteries, which can, under limited circumstances,...

Western women. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(colon cancer )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... A 12-year study suggests that a diet high in beef, desserts, fats and refined grains--meaning white bread--may increase the risk of colon cancer in women. The study, published in the February 10, 2003 Archives of Internal Medicine, found "a...

Herbal relief. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(feverfew for migraines)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The herb feverfew has received tentative clinical support for the treatment of migraines in September 2002's Cephalalgia, the journal of the International Headache Society. Researchers found that "a small subgroup" of patients treated with a...

Food for thought. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(link between saturated fat consumption and Alzheimer's disease)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The same diet that protects the heart may also protect the brain, says a study in February 2003's Archives of Neurology. Of the 815 elderly Americans in the study, those who consumed relatively large quantities of saturated fats found in meat...

Salute to soy. (goods).(Genisoy's Soy Nuts)
June 1, 2003... Drenched with European chocolate or praline syrup, Genisoy's Soy Nuts will satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings with a twist. They're protein-rich and delicious to boot! For a nutritional bonus, sprinkle the crunchy, gourmet Chocolate ($3.99/8...

Hair care. (goods).(Aveda shampoo)
June 1, 2003... Extend the vibrance of color-treated hair with Aveda's plant-infused Color Conserve shampoo ($12/8.5 oz.) and conditioner ($12/6.7 oz.). Organic ingredients, including lavender and peppermint, keep your hair color from fading while protecting...

Lean and lovely. (goods).(BioChem's Lean Results)
June 1, 2003... BioChem's Lean Results will help you shed your final five pounds for bikini-baring season. This unique, ephedra-free formula ($34.90190 tablets) supports optimal metabolism and healthy triglyceride levels. 800.645.5768; www.biochem-fitness.com...

Fruity and filling. (goods).(American Health)
June 1, 2003... Taste a burst of fruit flavor with Smoothie Explosion from American Health. Just add water, milk or juice to the powdered drink to create a meal replacement or hearty, protein-filled snack. Made from non-fat yogurt powder and real fruit,...

30-minute recipes. (fast food).(Portobello pizza, cabbage slaw, bell pepper salad, tortilla soup, soy and grits, coconut pudding)
June 1, 2003... Portobello Pizzas SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS Giant portobello mushroom caps are the foundation for mini pizzas, packed with the same intense flavors as the standard pizza-parlor pie but minus the calories. Use a commercially...

Natural nuptials. (trends).(Organic Weddings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... It's June, and you know what that means--weddings! I love Organic Weddings (www.organicweddings.com), a Boston-based company created by Michelle Kozin to help couples plan Earth-friendly nuptials that include tree-free and recycled invitations,...

Reel deal. (trends).(Reel Food Productions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Darra Rochelle, one of my favorite LA-based caterers, also loves to plan weddings. She owns Reel Food Productions, a full-service catering and event company. Darra has worked for some of Hollywood's most notable celebrities, including Bruce...

Honeymoon glow. (trends).(Cooking the RealAge Way)(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... If you're looking to make that honeymoon glow last forever, I recommend Cooking the RealAge Way by John La Puma, medical director of the Santa Barbara Institute for Medical Nutrition and Healthy Weight, a division of CHEF Clinic (Cooking,...

Eco-chic. (trends).(Organic Odyssey)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... In January, I had the pleasure of attending Organic Odyssey (www.organicworksmarketing.com) in Los Angeles. This two-day event kicked off with Eco-Chic, a private fashion event hosted by "Just Shoot Me" star Wendie Malick. Ten of LA's hottest...

Down on the farm. (trends).(Organic Farming Research Foundation coordinator Donna Prizgintas)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... While preparing food on those amazing countertops, I met Donna Prizgintas, private chef to Michelle Pfeiffer and David Kelley. Along with her full-time job, Donna coordinates events for groups such as the Organic Farming Research Foundation...

Incredibly edible. (trends).(Eggology Liquid Egg Whites)
June 1, 2003... Some delicious desserts--such as angelfood cakes, meringue-topped pies and chocolate souffles--work better with eggs, more specifically with egg whites. "Chief eggsecutive" of Eggology, Brad Halpern, whom I met at Organic Odyssey, introduced me...

Menu for the plant-based palate. (vegan gourmet).(Southwest cooking)(recipes)
June 1, 2003... Savory Burritos with Chunky Avocado Salsa|Mexican Potato Salsa Spirited and earthy, Southwest cooking is best characterized as a cuisine of complex flavors produced with simple ingredients. Beans, corn, avocados, tomatoes, chiles, jicama...

Cruisin' with VT: get on board with veg cuisine.(vegetarian recipes)
June 1, 2003... On a scorching Sunday afternoon in Miami this winter, I got a reality check about the food that's offered on cruises. My friend Rob and I, both novice cruisers and both first-time participants in the CHIP-Shape Wellness cruise co-sponsored by...

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: the second edition of "Cutting-Edge Cuisine" for 2003 visits a culinary institute applauded for its interactive learning environment. (Special Advertising Section).(Florida Culinary Institute)(recipes)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... The one-to-one philosophy the Florida Culinary Institute (FCI) in West Palm Beach means that each student receives the detailed individualized instruction needed to create a personal path to culinary success. Chef Instructors and students...

How Homeostatic Nutrients[TM] can change your life. (Beyond Vitamins and Minerals).(Living Multi)(nutritional supplement)
June 1, 2003... There is a revolution under way in multiple vitamin/mineral supplements, started by a product called Living Multi[TM]. Most breakthroughs in nutrition and science represent an evolution, but Living Multi is truly a revolution in the method...