Vegetarian Times articles from March 2001

Vegetarian Times archives from March 2001

The dirt on dirt.(endangered soil)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Of all the things we take for granted, and there are many, soil might just be at the top of the list. Clean air and water, natural energy sources, rain forests all get tons of press. Yet how much do we know about soil? We walk on it, sit on it,...

LETTERS.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2001... Since You Asked... After reading your invitation in the December 2000 issue ("Talk to Me," p. 6), we had to write a letter of appreciation for the strong and favorable influence Vegetarian Times has had on our lives. We have been...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2001... The contact information for Lavender Fields Lip & Body Balm (January, "Shopping Around," p. 14) is (800) 786-1388; www.frontiercoop.com. WRITE TO US AT: Letters, c/o Vegetarian Times, 9 Riverbend Drive, S., Stamford, CT 06907; fax to (203)...

Reader Recipe of the Month.(egg and dairy-free sauce)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... This recipe comes from Julie Hasson of Boise, Idaho, who wins a Vegetarian Times apron. Send your favorite original recipe to Kathy Farrell-Kingsley, Food Editor, to the address above. Sesame Sauce 30 min. MAKES 3/4 CUP EGG- &...

The goods.(travel products; rain forest teas)
March 1, 2001... You Can Take It with You Next time you jet off to Bali for the weekend (or just go visit the folks), don't forget the new Eo to Go travel kit from EO Essential Oil Products ($12). Included in the handy bag is everything you need on the...

seal of approval.(Department of Agriculture to adopt standards for labeling of organic food)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Consumers shelling out extra cash for organic foods will soon be able to rest assured that what they are buying is indeed the genuine article. Last December, more than a decade after Congress first ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Going bananas.(potassium-rich foods)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Most folks know that a high-sodium diet increases their risk of high blood pressure. But how many know that eating foods rich in potassium can actually reduce that risk? Thanks to a petition filed last July by Tropicana Products with the Food...

a cure for pain.(vegetarian diet in treatment of fibromyalgia)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Theories on the cause of fibromyalgia run the gamut from an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans to malfunctioning immune systems to chronic mercury poisoning from dental fillings. One thing we do know, however, is that this...

what women want?(study on nutritional content of products advertised in women's magazines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... if you glance at the svelte, toned models on the covers of most women's magazines, you'd think these 'zines were all about healthy eating and living. While the articles may tell you how to stay slim, the ads tell a different story altogether,...

the hole truth.(recovery of ozone layer due to reduction of chlorofluorocarbon emissions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Hovering over Antarctica, the ozone hole covers 11.4 million square miles--an area more than three times the size of the United States. But at a climate conference in Buenos Aires last December, scientists announced an optimistic prediction:...

carrot & stick.(brief notes on environment and animal rights)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A CARROT to the United Kingdom for making history by becoming the first nation to pass a ban on fur farming. Thanks to years of campaigning by animal rights groups, including the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and...

chefs tell.(brief notes on vegetarian cuisine)(Brief Article)(Column)
March 1, 2001... How to store oils and vinegars, use kudzu and make the most of leftovers Q I sometimes have a hard time working with kudzu (or kuzu). Because it's lumpy, it doesn't always dissolve completely and it's difficult to measure. Should I start...

heart's de-lite.(low-fat cuisine techniques)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Cooking tips and techniques to keep everyone's ticker healthy A new American revolution is taking place, one in which cooks are discovering that reducing fat in a dish does not have to mean sacrificing flavor. Over the course of the past...

TOOL BOX.(equipment and accessories for steaming in cookery)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... get steamed Steaming is the perfect way to cook vegetables without adding a drop of fat. The heat from the steam slowly softens the veggies, and, when done properly, steaming leaves everything from broccoli to asparagus to carrots with a...

low-fat & fast.(Recipe)
March 1, 2001... Nutritious, healthy dinners that take the chill out of winter Pasta with White Beans, Broccoli Rabe and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 30 min. 6 SERVINGS EGG- & DAIRY-FREE For a change of pace (or for the gluten-sensitive) try using quinoa...

all you knead.(Recipe)
March 1, 2001... Ancient flatbreads for modern times Pita bread, tortillas and chapati may be relative newcomers to American supermarkets, but in their native lands they are almost as old as civilization itself. When people first began harvesting...

GLOBAL WARMING.(Recipe)
March 1, 2001... Bold, flavorful stews to heat up our winter Think of any classic stew and chances are it will make you think of a country. Paella, bouillabaisse and curry conjure images of Spain, France and India as quickly as callaloo (made with greens,...

good things, small pagkages.(Recipe)
March 1, 2001... Seeds add flavor, crunch and nutrients to all sorts of dishes They are sprinkled atop breads, ground into pastes, pressed into milk-like beverages and munched on straight out of the bag. They are seeds, and they are becoming an increasingly...

mangia!(Recipe)
March 1, 2001... Low-fat Eggplant Parmesan even my mother could love When I was growing up, one of the few dishes my mother made that demonstrated her Italian heritage was Eggplant Parmesan. She made it Neapolitan style, with breaded and fried sliced...

Cutting Edge Cuisine.(Recipe)
March 1, 2001... These savory selections from the New England Culinary Institute kick off the first of four Cutting Edge Cuisine sections in 2001. New England Culinary Institute (NECI) was founded in 1980. Drawing upon the clinical experience of the medical...

Greener Acres.(lawn care and gardening without herbicides)
March 1, 2001... Maintaining a lush lawn and thriving flower beds without chemicals isn't as tough as you may think. All it requires is a slightly new mindset and a little determination When spring arrives, with its promise of sweet-smelling blossoms and...

Organic FUTURES.(organic food industry)(Industry Overview)
March 1, 2001... Unless you're lucky enough to live in one of those ecotopian havens where cyclists rule the roadways and vegetarian restaurants dot Main Street, organic food hasn't been the easiest thing to come by. You've had to make special trips to the...

Uncommon scents.(aromatherapy)
March 1, 2001... Stimulate your senses with the age-old art of aromatherapy When cold and flu season hits, Kevin Skiest doesn't head for the medicine cabinet. "During the winter, I spray eucalyptus oil around the bedroom and sometimes put a few drops on my...

'Til breath do us part.(preventing bad breath)
March 1, 2001... Ten tips to get breath that's fresh Every morning you plant a kiss on your partner's mouth. And every morning she pulls back ever so slightly--a discreet reminder of your morning breath. But the last time you sat next to a chatty traveler...

Hall of grains.(sources of grains and their nutritional value)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Get the most from your grains with this comprehensive nutrition chart Oatmeal, couscous, barley, kamut: It's easy to make grains the foundation of any healthy diet--especially a vegetarian one. And with their enormous variety of tastes and...

Recipes.(ingredients used in vegetarian cooking)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... [TABULAR DATA NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII] about our recipes After each recipe, we provide nutritional information that lists the amount of calories, protein, total fat (saturated fat), carbohydrates, cholesterol, sodium and fiber per...

Inner visions.(how hunger may motivate cats to hunt)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... I worked outdoors in Wisconsin one summer, maintaining filtration pipes that were laid out over an 80-acre pasture. My only companion during work hours was a house cat I named Fred, who had recently been abandoned to the fields. My...