Vegetarian Times articles from March 2006

Vegetarian Times archives from March 2006

Don't just look. Leap.(life is short, live it full)(Editorial)
March 1, 2006... A beloved friend died two weeks ago, killed by a rare stealth cancer that secretly, silently invaded her body for years, then finally made itself known a only a couple of months after her joyous, "love-of-my-life" second marriage. She was dead...

Question of the month: what vegetable do you like least and why?(staples: COMMUNITY)
March 1, 2006... It's a tie between iceberg lettuce and celery. As a vegan, I much prefer vegetables that are nutrient-dense. Besides, they have almost no flavor! Anjelica Mucci La Crescenta, CA I don't think I've ever met a vegetable I didn't...

Spicy eggplant puttanesca.(SHARE: READER RECIPE)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2006... SPICY EGGPLANT PUTTANESCA Serves 4 Jennifer Banahan of Kentucky loves cooking, and often plans her dinners to complement the movies she rents. (She says this recipe is great for Italian films.) Jennifer serves this puttanesca sauce...

Rx: olive oil.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Extra virgin olive oil contains a pain-preventing agent similar to that of ibuprofen, and may offer an alternative to over-the-counter analgesics. Called oleocanthal, the compound has anti-inflammatory properties that can be obtained at a lower...

Caffeine conundrum.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Something in soft drinks may cause high blood pressure in women. Scientists just can't figure out what it is. Researchers following 156,000 women over a 12-year period found that those who drank four or more cans of soda per day were more...

Superweeds.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... What critics of agricultural herbicides have been warning us about has come true: Weeds are becoming immune to the chemicals. More than 15 weeds are now completely resistant to Roundup, Monsanto's widely used herbicide reports the August 2005...

Well-fed cows.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Cows with natural diets produce milk that's healthier for humans. Australian researchers have discovered that the milk from cows allowed to graze on native plants is three times higher in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) than the milk of...

Sauerkraut and cancer.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Women who eat at least three servings per week of sauerkraut or raw cabbage are significantly less likely to develop breast cancer than those who have only one serving. That's the finding of a team of researchers from Michigan State University...

Fat chance.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... The more TV children watch on weekends (when they might be outdoors playing), the more likely they'll become overweight grownups, reports the October 2005 issue of The Journal of Pediatrics. University College London researchers followed the...

Not safe yet.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Even vegetarians need to worry about antibiotics fed to factory farm animals. Corn, cabbage and green onions can absorb chlortetracycline from manure-enriched soil, according to a University of Minnesota study. Chlortetracydine is fed to hogs,...

Squirrelspeak.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Ground squirrels are cleverer communicators than previously believed, Animal Behavior's October 2005 issue reports. Ground squirrels use whistles to notify one another when they spot a predator, then emphasize its approach with chirps. As the...

150,000.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... NUMBER OF AMERICANS WHOSE LIVES WOULD BE SAVED EACH YEAR IF THEY CUT THE SALT IN THEIR DIETS BY HALF--Center for Science in the Public Interest

Seriously good.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)
March 1, 2006... While baked chips often resemble cardboard, new Kettle Bakes actually taste like real potato chips! Made from fresh spuds, they're big on flavor but light on fat and calories. A 1-oz. serving has 65% less fat than regular chips. From Kettle...

Feeling lucky?(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Garden in a Bag)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Spread a few four-leaf clovers around with this Garden in a Bag. It's so easy to grow--everything you need is in the leak-proof bag. Just open and mix the enclosed seeds with water and watch the clover sprout. Perfect for windowsills, this...

A breath of fresh air.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... These all-natural, nonaerosol and cruelty-free air fresheners do more than cover up odors--they actually eliminate them. Fun and Fruity Have a jacket that smells like smoke or a couch the dog naps an? Orange Mate's Fabric Refreshers...

Snuggles, not sneezes.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS; pediatric allergy)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Kids with allergies and asthma often have to be careful about their choice of furry friends--even the stuffed kind, which are usually loaded with dust mites. This special lab-tested bear is not only soft and cuddly enough to become a kid's...

Smart indulgences.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Treat yourself to a relaxing spa experience without stressing the planet. Full of light, exotic scents, these body/mind soothers are made with 70%-90% certified organic botanicals and essential oils, and come in biodegradable packaging. From...

The good guys.(goods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Many of the companies that we write about routinely give to good causes. Check out what we've found recently. Windy Beer A wind-powered organic brewery? We'll drink to that! New Belgium Brewing Company also encourages biking to work...

Do health problems really run in the family?(ASK THE DOC)
March 1, 2006... Q: My parents are overweight, my father has high cholesterol and two of my grandparents had diabetes. How much good does it do to change my lifestyle if these problems run in my family? A: It's true that many health problems do...

Milk: to be got or not? The bottom line on whether it does a body good.(health: DILEMMAS)
March 1, 2006... Content not available due to copy restrictions.

Skin salvation: slough off scaly winter skin and perk up drab coloring with luscious--and cruelty-free--natural cosmetics.(health: ECOBEAUTY)
March 1, 2006... Don't blush. With three solid months of winter behind us, no one will blame you for having the skin of a cranky crocodile. "When the temperature drops and the relative humidity decreases, the upper layers of your skin lose a large amount of...

How can I get enough iron?(ASK THE NUTRITIONIST)
March 1, 2006... Q: Does a vegetarian diet give me the iron I need? A: Yes and no. Now, you are right to worry about getting enough iron. It's an extremely important mineral that's present in all cells and is essential for transporting oxygen through your...

Singing garlic's praises: four easy recipes show why it's not a one-note ingredient.(quick: 5 INGREDIENTS)
March 1, 2006... Few ingredients can add as much flavor to your recipes-and in so many ways-as garlic. The longer you cook it, the less pungent it becomes. When garlic cloves are slowly roasted whole, their flavor is unexpectedly mellow, but if you press just...

Rising to the occasion: delicious, low-fat muffins are a great way to start the day.(quick: VEGLITE)
March 1, 2006... Muffins are the mainstay of millions of American breakfasts. They make a great on-the-go morning snack, and you can pick one up almost anywhere. So why make them yourself? Muffins happen to be one of the easiest things you can bake from...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(life: VALUES)
March 1, 2006... CARROTS TO Norsk Hydro, Norway s second-largest energy company, for developing floating wind turbines that could be used in deep-water wind farms. Now building a demo, the company predicts that floating, out-of-sight wind farms could...

Fuel for thought: hybrid vehicles are the environmentalist's ultimate status symbol. But are regular cars that get great gas mileage almost as good?(life: PLANET HOME)
March 1, 2006... Maybe you like to wait and see when it comes to technology. Rather than rush out to buy version 1.0 of a new gadget, you watch how the early adapters get on with things, wait for the company to fix bugs and make upgrades, and then you get...

Alert: how getting to school safely can fight childhood obesity.(life: PROTEST)
March 1, 2006... Thirty years ago, half of all American children walked or rode their bikes to school. Today, fewer than 15 percent of kids use these "active modes of transportation," in the jargon of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Instead,...

Bowled over: a rustic, inviting meal based on Italian ingenuity.(cuisine: VEGAN GOURMET)
March 1, 2006... Thrifty Italian cooks have long been known for their inventive ways with leftovers, and stale bread in particular has inspired a number of famous dishes. One of the most delicious examples is ribollita, which starts out as homemade minestrone...

Parsley: curly or flat, this bright-green herb basic adds a fresh note to late-winter dishes.(cuisine: FLAVORS)
March 1, 2006... With star chefs scattering cilantro over everything in sight and singing the praises of exotic herbs such as shiso and winter savory, it's easy to overlook plain parsley. But modern foodies aren't the only ones guilty of giving parsley the...

Which whisk?(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Pity the person who uses a fork to scramble eggs or a hand beater to whip cream. "Whisks quickly and smoothly whip in air or blend ingredients," says Julie Hasson, author of 125 Best Cupcake Recipes. "They mix much faster and with less effort...

Fab 5.(fridge NOTES)
March 1, 2006... We don't print any recipes we don't think are terrific, but each month we always have a few faves. These were our top five from this issue. 1. Apple-Oat Muffins, p. 51 2. Smoked Tofu Farfalle Casserole, p. 46 3. Indian...

Food fix.(fridge NOTES)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2006... Leave it to the French to invent the most silken sauces--bearnaise, hollandaise, beurre blanc--and yet make them so difficult to make. If you don't supply constant attention and just the right amount of heat, you end up with a "broken" sauce,...

Repeat after me.(fridge NOTES)
March 1, 2006... There is no sincerer love than the love of food.