Vegetarian Times articles from June 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from June 2004

Standing the test of time.(editor's note)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... VT Design Director Bill McKenney and I are Food Network junkies. I'm hopelessly hooked on cooking contests. Bill's fix? The tetra Unwrapped. And we both devour Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meals, Her approach--lots of flavor, very little fuss--makes...

A helpful resource.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Regarding a letter to the editor in the April 2004 issue: Any VT reader interested in knowing which products are tested on animals should join the National Anti-Vivisection Society (800.888.NAVS, www.navs.org). The group publishes a booklet...

Faux meat: appealing or appalling?(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I have been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for over 20 years and have enjoyed great health. After the birth of my two kids, I needed to lose some weight and decided to try an Atkins approach to dieting. In order to do this as a vegetarian, I increased...

Can't-miss cookbooks: we asked readers to tell us about their favorite cookbooks.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I have three cookbooks that I can't live without: Tassajara Cooking and The Tassajara Bread Book, both by Edward Espe Brown, and Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking by Yamuna Devi. I bought Devi's book to appease a...

Reader recipe.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Eggplant Sandies SERVES 6 Scott and Mandy Wieting of Vernon, Connecticut, contributed this month's winner. Says Scott: "My wife, Mandy, and I were one of the most unlikely couples going. She is a vegetarian animal-rights person,...

Heart-healthy hawthorn.(scoop)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Hawthorn, an herb used to treat circulatory problems since the 1800s, may help moderate heart disease symptoms by reducing oxidation of LDL, the "bad" cholesterol. In a report in the August 2003 issue of the journal Pharmazie, French...

Hurts bugs--and boys.(scoop)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... An insecticide commonly used on vegetables, cereal grains and cotton appears to interfere with the normal sexual development of young boys, the December 2003 Environmental Health Perspectives reports. The Indian Council of Medical Research...

D-ficiency.(scoop)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A University of Melbourne study in the November 2003 Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that 22 percent of hostel residents and 45 percent of nursing home residents in Australia suffer from vitamin D deficiency, linked to falls...

Eat early.(scoop)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Those who eat big breakfasts consume fewer calories in a day than those who eat more modest morning meals or skip breakfast altogether, according to the March 2004 Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter. "Starting off the day with a nutritious...

Brain buzz.(scoop )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Caffeine may be the world's most frequently ingested drug--and also the most frustrating to researchers determined to link its use to health problems. A review of scientific literature conducted by Health Canada and published in 2003 as...

Carrot & stick.(scoop)
June 1, 2004... a CARROT to: * The National Consumers League and the Center for Science in the Public Interest for petitioning the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to require a new label for alcoholic beverages, identifying alcohol content,...

Mix it up.(goods)(Keto-Juice from Nature's Plus)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For a hearty smoothie that won't leave you feeling hungry, mix up some Keto-Juice from Nature's Plus. Available in Strawberry Banana, Wild Berry and Orange Pineapple, these smoothies ($2.40/1.2 oz. packet) deliver 23 grams of protein. Just add...

Creative condiments.(goods)(saltshakers and pepper mills)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Accent your dinner table with the Pep Art Bod saltshakers and pepper mills. Created for William Bounds Ltd. by artist Robert Wilhelm, this new wooden collection comes in bright color combinations to match any table presentation (shaker, $34.99;...

Vitamin warrior.(goods)(Alpha Lipoic Acid)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Natural Balance introduces the newest addition to its Super Value line: Alpha Lipoic Acid. This antioxidant contributes to cellular energy production and cell health. Available in both 100 mg ($8.99/60 capsules) and 300 mg strength ($19.99/60...

Organic beans.(goods)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Straight from the rain forest, Green & Black's Organic brings you indulgent chocolate in myriad flavors ($3.79/3.5 oz.). Available in Caramel, Almond, Milk, Dark, White, Mint, Maya Gold and Hazelnut & Currant, these bars use cocoa beans...

Feel like a nut?(goods)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Wake up your PB&J with White Chocolate Wonderful. Use this vegan peanut butter and white chocolate blend ($6/16 oz.) on sandwiches, fruit or crackers. Other flavors from Peanut Butter & Co. include Dark Chocolate Dreams, Smooth Operator, Crunch...

Dairy tooth.(goods)(Cabot)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Looking for light cheddar? Cabot brings you cheeses with significantly less fat and fewer calories than traditional cheddar. Available in 50% Light Cheddar, 50% Light jalapeno Cheddar ($2.95/8 oz.) and 75% Light Cheddar ($2.95/6 oz.), Cabot's...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)
June 1, 2004... Cheese Ravioli with Grape Tomatoes | Open-Faced Portobello Sandwiches | Cheese and Bean Quesadillas Red, Red Salad | Buckwheat Banana Pancakes | Barley and "Meatballs" Cheese Ravioli with Grape Tomatoes SERVES 4 A cheerful...

Bread of life.(trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... One of my favorite breads is Rudi's Spelt Ancient Grain Bread made with organic millet, kamut, sesame, sunflower and flaxseeds. Rudi's Organic Bakery has been baking bread in Boulder, Colorado, since 1976. If you're watching carbs, try Rudi's...

Slow & steady.(trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Robin Robertson, author of numerous vegetarian cookbooks including Vegan Planet and The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook, is one of my favorite writers. Her latest cookbook, Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker, is such a treat. "Pate" in...

Hot tip.(trends)
June 1, 2004... Former VT food editor Kathy Farrell-Kingsley's The Complete Vegetarian Handbook is filled with tips on how to buy, store and prepare fruits, say foods, grains, seeds, nuts and more.

ONE great summer.(trends)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... This summer, MusicMatters is producing ONE, an Organic & Natural Experience, to be featured at events such as The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (July 2-5) in Portland, Oregon. ONE is bringing together brands such as Annie's Homegrown,...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourmet)
June 1, 2004... Louisiana Greens and "Sausage" | Yam Good Biscuits | Lime Rice and Black-Eyed Peas Peach Crisp with Warm Brandied Syrup Southerners love greens. Green leafy vegetables, such as mustard and turnip greens, collards, kale and spinach, have...

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: the second edition of Cutting-Edge Cuisine for 2004 visits the Atlantic Culinary Academy for regionally diverse and healthful plant-based menus.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Ideally situated in the seaside area of Dover, New Hampshire, The Atlantic Culinary Academy (ACA) beckons its students to De creatively inspired by the nearby sandy shores, mountains and bustling excitement of city life. The students here are...

Trouble on tap: what's really in your water?(etc.)
June 1, 2004... Terry Mejdrech's old home movies just don't afford the same enjoyment they once did. "When I look at those supposedly carefree images of our kids taking baths or laughing while they're splashing in the sprinkler out in the backyard," the...

Cultural vegetarian cuisine made easy.(etc.)(Boca[R] Meatless products)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you're always seeking inspiration in the kitchen. Waiting for something with a bit of an exotic appeal, looking for some cultural flair... perhaps a taste of the Mediterranean? But you want it to be a...

CHIP shape: community-based dietary program attracts a healthy following.(lifestyle)(Coronary Health Improvement Project)
June 1, 2004... Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47, Ruth Heidrich was devastated. "I wanted to save my life so badly," she says. "I would have done anything to reverse [the disease]." A founding member of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii and co-host...

Healing with homeopathy: can these remedies work for you?(wellness)
June 1, 2004... To make your home on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, or U.P., as the region is called, takes fortitude--and a little help from your friends. Winter slogs on for 5 months, the annual snowfall is 180 inches and the winds can be fierce. In 1981, the...