Vegetarian Times articles from March 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from March 2004

Old habits, new beginnings.(editor's note)(Great American Meatout takes place on March 20th.)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Vegetarian Times encourages you, your friends and your loved ones to welcome spring this month by "kicking the meat habit" on March 20th. The grassroots diet education campaign called the Great American Meatout promotes a wholesome, nonviolent...

Save room for dessert.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... The recipe for Golden Harvest Cake ("Posh Winter Squash," November 2003) is just about the best thing my family and I have ever tasted! Believe me, it will be showing up as the dessert of choice from now on at our Thanksgiving celebration....

Mixed messages.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I have been reading and enjoying your magazine for 15 years and am generally impressed by your editorial staff. Your article on childhood weight issues ("Lighten Up," January 2004) was excellent, especially the part where you suggest the whole...

Dairy dilemma.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Regarding "Get Milk" in the January 2004 issue: Studies have shown that milk is a natural antacid. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is essential for the metabolism of calcium; hence, while milk has plenty of calcium, it might not be the best...

Caffeine goes to your head.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Your article on caffeine ("The Buzz on Caffeine," January 2004) offered a narrow and rather benign examination of the world's most popular and abusable substance. Absent entirely from the article was a discussion of the psychological impact of...

Sweet and spicy warm baby greens salad.(Reader Recipe)
March 1, 2004... SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS Culinary student Eugenie Mason of Los Angeles submitted this springtime recipe. "My warm baby greens recipe is my attempt to improve upon salad, something I love, yet am sometimes bored by," she says. "A...

Rickets return.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Macrobiotic diets may be to blame for the return of rickets, caused by vitamin D deficiency "Exclusive breast feeding, extensive use of sunscreens, increased use of day care facilities and unusual diets that provide little vitamin D and...

At-risk kids.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered that one in seven US schoolchildren has three or more risk factors of "metabolic syndrome" a precursor to diabetes and heart disease. Among the symptoms are high...

The pancake cure?(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A University of Manitoba study has found that buckwheat, a grain used in pancakes and noodles, may help lower blood sugar levels, if further research supports this finding, buckwheat will become a tool in the management of diabetes, researchers...

Ginger ale, anyone?(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Dietary ginger appears to inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer calls, say University of Minnesota researchers, whose findings were presented to the American Association of Cancer Research in Phoenix in October 2003. The active ingredient is...

Chunky monkeys.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Oregon Health and Science University does research on weight gain and menopause.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Wonder why women gain weight during menopause? Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University say it may be because estrogen, the production of which is reduced with advancing age, affects appetite. When estrogen production falls, women eat...

Ginseng alert.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Research on ginseng at the University of Hong Kong Hospital.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Although more than 9 percent of pregnant women use herbal remedies--including ginseng--to cope with fatigue and physical stress, they might reconsider, say researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong Hospital in an article in the...

Dark victory.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A Chocolate Manufacturers Association (CMS) poll in July 2003 found that consumer preference for dark chocolate increases as Americans age. "Only 11 percent of consumers 18-24 years old said they would choose dark over milk chocolate while 37...

Minute Maid.(a Carrot to)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Minute Maid for introducing Premium Heart Wise, the first orange juice containing cholesterol-fighting plant sterols. An 8-ounce glass of Heart Wise contains 1 gram of plant sterols--more than the 0.8 gram that, taken daily, according to a...

Biologist Bruce Boler.(a Carrot to)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Biologist Bruce Boler for having the integrity to resign his position with the US Environmental Protection Agency to protest its acceptance of a study saying that wetlands contribute to pollution. Financed by developers, the study credits...

The Washington Post.(a Carrot to)(Good humored reference to vegan presidential candidate.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * The Washington Post for its respectful coverage of vegan Dennis Kucinich's run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Vegans are generally treated with derision in the mainstream media, and the Post showed refreshing good humor in its...

KFC.(a Stick to)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * KFC, formerly Kentucky Fried Chicken--for the second time in as many months--this time for claiming in a television ad campaign that fried chicken can actually be part of a healthful diet. By removing the skin and breading from a KFC chicken...

The US Department of Agriculture's farm support program.(a Stick to)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * The US Department of Agriculture's farm support program--created to protect struggling farms--for distributing 65 percent of its 2002 payments to the largest 10 percent of farms, for a total of $7.8 billion in payments. (Thanks to the...

Avon, Revlon, Estee Lauder, Mary Kay.(a Stick to)(Breast Cancer Action questions the practices of cosmetic companies involved in raising money for breast cancer.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... * Avon, Revlon, Estee Lauder, Mary Kay and other companies that raise money to fight breast cancer--all the while manufacturing products containing phthalates and/or parabens, hormone-disrupting chemicals that may contribute to cancer. Breast...

Be nice to mice.(Scoop: health / fitness / nutrition / diet / supplements / personal care / environment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... An animal behaviorist studying the validity of scientific research has decided that the minimalist cages in which laboratory mice are kept may compromise research, especially when the findings are applied to humans. Professor Hanno Wurbel of...

Pick up the pace.(goods)
March 1, 2004... Shake your cold quickly with Nature's Way's Umcka ColdCare Formulas. These homeopathic formulas rely on a species of geranium unique to South Africa to help reduce the severity and duration of colds. Available in Original and Alcohol-Free Drops...

Instant gratification.(goods)
March 1, 2004... Who knew dinner could be so fast? Just pop Rice Expressions' Organic Long Grain Rice ($4.69/three 10-oz. servings) into the microwave, and in minutes you'll have a steaming bowl of rice. For a little zest, add some of Goya's Sofrito ($2.49/12...

Glad to care.(goods)
March 1, 2004... Glad Rags reusable cotton menstrual pads are highly absorbent and soft next to the skin, making them a perfect choice for women struggling with allergies or the waste created by disposable pads. The company offers a range of products, including...

Good start.(goods)
March 1, 2004... Get your day off to a warm start with a bow of Up Country Organics of Vermont's Quick Oats or Maple Flavored Oatmeal ($3.99/16 oz.). Toasted soy gives both varieties a nutty taste, and each fiber- and protein-packed serving is free of saturated...

Toast to fair trade.(goods)
March 1, 2004... Farmer cooperatives from three countries collaborate under fair trade practices to create Equal Exchange's organic hot cocoa. Sipping a cup made from the mix ($6.00/12 oz.) satisfies chocolate cravings as well as the desire to promote...

Nice and hot.(goods)(Arora Creations spice mixes.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Recreate your favorite Indian dishes at home with Arora Creations' premixed spice blends ($2.00/0.8 oz.) Each all-natural spice packet is created for a specific vegetable--there's one that's perfect for chickpeas, and another is ideal for...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)
March 1, 2004... Curried Red Lentil Soup SERVES 6 30 MINUTES OR LESS A lusty Indian-style soup, this dish can be made mild or hot to suit your taste. 1 cup hulled red lentils, rinsed in hot water 4 1/2 cups nonfat vegetable stock 2...

Earth-friendly entertainers.(trends)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... At last November's 13th annual Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards in Los Angeles, creative teams behind television, film and music were recognized for expanding public awareness of environmental issues. The inaugural EMA Futures...

Ahhh, spa.(trends)(Chef from Surf and Sand Resort uses organic ingredients in his menues.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... My favorite dessert at the EMA Awards was the heirloom apple tarts made by Christopher Blobaum, executive chef of the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, California. As chef at the hotel's award-winning restaurant, Splashes, Blobaum is...

Hot tip.(trends)(Indian cookbooks.)
March 1, 2004... Must-have Indian cookbooks include 1,000 Indian Recipes by Neelam Batra and The Turmeric Trail: Recipes and Memories from an Indian Childhood by Raghavan Iyer.

On the menu.(trends)(Chefs use organic foods at EMA Awards dinner.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Along with spa treatments from Aveda and a chance to win a hybrid gas/electric Toyota Prius car, guests at the EMA Awards in LA were treated to cuisine prepared by some of LA's premier chefs, including Ben Ford of Chadwick Catering, and Mary...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourment)
March 1, 2004... Indian cookery, evolving for almost 5,000 years, is perhaps the most balanced and varied of vegetarian cuisines. Many food aficionados believe that the exotic tastes, textures and spices of meals cooked in the Indian fashion make this the most...

Seduced by tapas: Americans find Spanish sensation irresistible.
March 1, 2004... It's nighttime in Madrid, and you may hope to hear great flamenco music or to find a hidden restaurant gem. But you'll probably also join in the nightly stroll: tapas-hopping, or wandering from one tasca, or bar, to the next, enjoying a glass...

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: the first edition of Cutting-Edge Cuisine for 2004 visits the Texas Culinary Academy for a healthy mix of traditional and contemporary Texas cuisine.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... The Texas Culinary Academy (TCA) located in Austin, Texas, the live music capital of the country, makes music of its own when aspiring culinarians come together with a talented faculty that offers more than 400 years of combined industry...