Vegetarian Times articles from June 2005

Vegetarian Times archives from June 2005

The sound of silence.(staples: EDITOR'S NOTE)
June 1, 2005... Good thing summer's officially here (well, almost) because spring certainly took its sweet time. Lashings of wind and rain kept huge sections of the country wet, gloomy and gray far longer than everyone except Mother Nature felt necessary. ...

Question of the month: what do you eat for breakfast, and why?(staples: COMMUNITY)
June 1, 2005... Fruit. No matter what you choose, it's super-nutritious--loaded with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. And because it's so easy to digest, it doesn't weigh me down. Lindsay Travnicek Boston, MA A breakfast burrito. I...

It's where.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A primary ingredient in rocket fuel called perchlorate has been detected in the breast milk of women in 18 states. Perchlorate can interfere with the function of the thyroid gland of children and adults. In children, this disruption can result...

The long haul.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The environmental benefits of organic fruits and vegetables may be lost if they are trucked more than 30 miles, according to research that may prove controversial. If the choice is between locally grown produce that is not organic and organic...

Hair scare.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Don't ignore headlines about a chemical in shampoos causing brain damage, but don't wig out either. Found in Head & Shoulders, Clairol, Pantene and Revlon products, the ingredient--methylisothiazoline (MIT)--has been linked to neurological...

You booze, you lose.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Heavy drinking can cause permanent brain damage in teenagers, making them more aggressive and impulsive, according to the February 2005 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. "Not only can heavy drinking get kids into trouble...

Eat early, lose weight.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Breakfast--the most important meal of the day, we've been told--may be vital to weight control. In a British study, women who skipped the morning meal consumed more calories during the rest of the day, suggesting that breakfast is important to...

Fewer hunters.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Americans are hunting less than ever, a study by the Census Bureau and the US Fish and Wildlife Service shows. The number of hunters has declined by almost a million, to just over 13 million, from 1991 to 2001. The decline was steepest where...

Heart-y laughter.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A belly laugh may be as good for the heart as a vigorous workout, according to Michael Miller, MD, of the University of Maryland Medical Center. Miller showed funny scenes from the movie King Pin and grimmer ones from Saving Private Ryan to 20...

Bottled up.(this just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Sales of bottled water increased from 3.3 billion in 1997 to 19.2 billion in 2003, but only about 11 percent of the bottles were recycled. That means that more than 17 billion wound up in landfills. "There are two reasons bottles aren't...

Twisting the night away.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Unlock fragrant flavor in your favorite spices and seasonings this summer with a better grinder. Tightly capped so the contents stay fresh; neatly compact so it will fit anywhere (picnic hampers, grill ledges); kitchen-smart--you can grate into...

The best summer salad.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(salad dressing)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Sure, you could use a regular salad dressing. But if, like us, salads are a mainstay of your summer diet, why not go for something special--like one of these fresh-tasting combos from Origine, below. Choose from Raspberry & Lavender, Cider &...

Eat your veggies.(SHOP)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Summer's here, and fruits and vegetables are in abundance. But if you want a few new ways to enjoy them, we've got some suggestions. Oh, and a gardening cure-all. Sock It to 'Em Worried about residual waxes or pesticides lingering on...

Grapes to go.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(neoprene carry bag for wine)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Next time you pack a picnic, no need to worry about the chilled wine getting warm or the bottle breaking en route. This neoprene carry bag insulates, protects and comes in fabulously fun colors such as orange, hot pink and lime green. Slip your...

Sublimely simple.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(organic fruit sorbets)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... You can't improve on Mother Nature's idea of a decadent dessert: organic fruit sorbets. These are oh-so-fruity and, even better, low in calories, fat-free and made without preservatives or artificial flavors. They come in seven tempting flavors...

The good guys.(health: SHOP)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Many of the companies that we write about routinely give back to the planet. Check out what we've found recently. Break Out the Bubbly You'll get a whole serving of fruit and help migrant communities when you sip Izze's sparkling fruit...

Chew on these natural remedies.(ASK THE DOC)
June 1, 2005... garlic THE LATEST: A CLOVE OR TWO A DAY SEEMS TO FIGHT CANCER Q: What are the two or three most beneficial botanical remedies for vegetarians? And why? A: Great question. Although vegetarians may typically eat healthful...

So many choices ... how on earth do I pick a nutrition bar?(health: DILEMMAS)
June 1, 2005... 100 THE NUMBER OF ENERGY BARS CHAMPION CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG CONSUMES DURING THE THREE-WEEK TOUR DE FRANCE Q: What's the difference between all those nutrition bars? A: THERE ARE BASICALLY FOUR TYPES: * Energy bars...

Figuring out fats.(ASK THE NUTRITIONIST)
June 1, 2005... oreo! YOUR CHILDHOOD COOKIE IS ALL GROWN UP: NOW IT'S FREE OF TRANS FAT Q: I've heard over and over again that trans fat is bad for us. What I'm not sure of is what it is. And why is it bad? A: Trans fat is formed when...

30 minutes: lazy-day cooking--cool, fresh, delicious.(quick: FAST FOOD)
June 1, 2005... June may be the kindest month of the year: long sunlit days, warm, soft nights--and the whole of summer stretching ahead. The food should be just as inviting. For a light, fresh dinner, try this Asian Chopped Salad--it comes together in a snap....

Simple sautes: take the heat out of summer cooking.(quick: 1 POT)
June 1, 2005... Sauteing foods is the French equivalent of stir-frying--it's a basic technique for quick, easy cooking. You just fast-stir small pieces of food in a little oil over moderately high heat, something all cooks do without thinking, "Oh, I'm...

Easy summer suppers: garden-fresh produce shines in these terrific dishes.(quick: 5 INGREDIENTS)
June 1, 2005... light TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CORN SOUFFLE GINGERED SNOW PEAS WITH TOFU AND CASHEWS AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE COLD NOODLE SALAD After a day of gardening, swimming or cycling, a hearty but not heavy meal is just what's needed....

My curvaceous cast-iron beauty: the price of the cherry pitter was perfect: $5 and a smile.(life: EXHALE)
June 1, 2005... simple I TIGHTENED THE CLAMP AND SPUN THE HANDLE. IN 15 MINUTES, IT HAD STONED AN ENTIRE BUCKET OF CHERRIES AND WAS HUNGRY FOR MORE. Of the many odd, old and quirky things that adorn my kitchen--my husband's great-grandfather's...

Alert: is your Roquefort cheese really from Roquefort?(PROTEST)
June 1, 2005... What do you get when you buy Darjeeling tea? Are the leaves actually grown in India? And should you care? Food companies in this country care because they invest huge sums in names such as Dijon mustard, basmati rice and feta cheese--even...

Goin' bats in Austin: America's largest urban bat population takes off.(life: TRAVEL)(Austin, Texas)
June 1, 2005... It's almost dusk in downtown Austin, Texas, and Congress Avenue bridge is packed. Leaning over the railing, hundreds of shorts-clad students, tourists and locals are pointing their cameras awkwardly toward the bridge's belly. A guy hawking ice...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(life: VALUES; briefs)
June 1, 2005... CARROT TO Advocacy group Ban Trans Fats for forcing McDonald's Corporation to pay for misleading consumers. In 2002, the fast food giant announced that within five months it would stop cooking french fries in artery-clogging "bad fats."...

If cows wore shoes ... they'd wear these. The newest vegan shoes are fun comfy, stylish and affordable. Hard to believe, huh?!(MooShoes)
June 1, 2005... The first reaction to "vegan shoes" is usually: Ugh. Those stiff plastic numbers that make your feet hurt (and stink). And those funky hemp numbers that, yeah, are sturdy--but forget wearing them to a job interview. To avoid leather, suede, fur...

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: the second edition of Cutting-Edge Cuisine combines the cultural flavors of Miami with the region's finest seasonal produce.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... With knowledge, skill, passion and pride, the aspiring chefs at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami are learning the secrets of professional cooking success. Following the traditions of the very first Le Cordon Bleu, which opened its...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... In the March 2005 Cutting-Edge Cuisine, we incorrectly listed Simply Organic Salt as an ingredient in several recipes. In fact, it should have been listed as Frontier Salt. Frontier Natural Products has two product lines: Frontier, which offers...

Repeat after me.(fridge NOTES)
June 1, 2005... "There is nothing better the government could do... than tell Americans unequivocally to eat fewer animal products... and more whole, plant-based foods."--T. Colin Campbell, PhD, author of The China Study

Calorie counting.(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2005... You don't necessarily have to hit the treadmill to burn off that stack of blueberry pancakes. Most any daily activity uses at least a few dozen calories--and some, like bicycling, use tons. Here are 20 common activities and what a 5'5",...

Q: what's an immersion blender?(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... A: Tall and narrow, it's a super-useful handheld chopper/mixer with a rotary blade at the end that's, yeah, immersible. You can simply dunk the gadget's slim body right into pots or tall containers to puree soups, mix smoothies or blend...

How long will it last?(fridge NOTES)(soy foods' shelf life)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
June 1, 2005... How Long Will It Last? If you regularly stock your kitchen with soy foods, you likely know that it isn't always easy to tell when it's time to toss 'em. This handy list will help. Soy Foods Shelf Fridge ...