Vegetarian Times articles from May 2001

Vegetarian Times archives from May 2001

eat and run.
May 1, 2001... Right up there with "Sit up straight" and "Get your hair out of your eyes" is another piece of maternal-sounding advice we all hate to hear: "Exercise more!" And yet we know in our heart of hearts what sound advice that is. The heart's not only...

LETTERS.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2001... Fait Accompli This is one of those rare occasions in which I am struck by something powerful enough (your magazine) to make me stop, take notice and communicate my appreciation. Being a vegetarian is not an easy feat, as you know. But...

Reader Recipe of the Month.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
May 1, 2001... This recipe comes from Jenny and Mike Hirsch, of New York City, who will have to fight over their Vegetarian Times tote bag. Send your favorite original recipe to Kathy Farrell-Kingsley, Food Editor, to the address above. Indian Medley ...

natural selections.
May 1, 2001... C Is for Cookie You don't have to be a vegan cookie monster to appreciate this latest treat from the Vermont Maple Cookie Company. Wheat- and dairy-free and made with malt-sweetened chips, these soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip...

girls rule!(muscle density in women and men)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... Their muscles may be bigger, but men don't necessarily have an edge over women when it comes to staying power. A group of investigators at the University of Colorado at Boulder recently tested 16 men and women for muscular endurance and found...

burn, baby, burn.(standards for nutrition and fitness)(Brief Article)(Pamphlet)
May 1, 2001... When it comes to public health recommendations for diet and exercise, Americans often receive conflicting messages. Remember the bran craze? After stuffing it into everything that went into our mouths, we learned that bran's role in reducing...

news flash.(statistics on diet and exercise)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... Stair Masters: Researchers found that women who opted to take the stairs instead of the elevator had lower cholesterol levels and improved resting pulse rates than their elevator-riding counterparts. It Figures: Nearly half of the nation's...

no bones about it!(sources of calcium)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... We all know the important role calcium plays in maintaining strong bones, but growing evidence shows that many Americans aren't complementing their calcium intake with vitamin D, which is essential for proper absorption of the mineral. Without...

fat slayer.(conjugated linoleic acid)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly two-thirds of American--or 61 percent--are overweight, and more than a quarter of those people are classified as obese (defined as weighing 20 percent to 30 percent more than...

kill your television?(negative impact of television viewing on diet)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... More bad news about the ol' idiot box. A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics last January examined the relationship between watching television during mealtime and kids' food choices. Results suggested that the diets of...

now hear this.(differences in how men and women listen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Ladies, if it seems that the men in your life just don't listen, it may not be your imagination. New research suggests that the way men listen is decidedly different from the way women listen. The study, conducted by the Indiana University...

get thee to a gym.(benefits of exercise for aged persons)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Perhaps Grandpa and Grandma would be a little less agitated if they got up off their rockers and sweated it out at the gym. At least that's what researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe found when they looked at the relationship...

carrot & stick.(helpful and unhelpful efforts toward environmental protection and public health)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... A CARROT to delivery giant FedEx Corporation for seeking auto designs that will deliver huge reductions in pollution and fuel consumption sooner than federal regulations require. The company recently asked auto manufacturers to submit proposals...

low-fat & fast.(Recipe)
May 1, 2001... Beat the clock these five delicious meals recipes 1 Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry 2 Three-Bean Portobello Chili 3 Edamame and Asparagus Couscous 4 Angel Hair with Brocolli, Lemon and Miso 5 Chopped Vegetable Salad ...

CROQUETTES, ANYONE?(Recipe)
May 1, 2001... Stirring fresh thinking into classic skillet patties I wouldn't want my soups, stews or desserts to hear me say this, but I'm particularly partial to croquettes. Like the people I'm fondest of, croquettes are flexible, interesting, quite...

creme de la creme.(creme brulee)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
May 1, 2001... America's most popular restaurant dessert lightens up Sure, you could always go to a restaurant and order creme brulee (literally, "burnt cream"). But how cool would it be to stay in for dinner and dazzle your guests with a homemade,...

Punch, kick and roll.(fitness regimens)
May 1, 2001... If your exercise regimen needs a jump start, check out these 7 hot workouts If diet alone were enough to keep us healthy, then every vegetarian would be the picture of perfect health. But the truth is, to achieve optimum health, we must...

over & over again.
May 1, 2001... How to relieve--and prevent--repititive strain injuries After Alisa Strauss completed graduate school, a lengthy internship and a two-year stint as a reporter, she was elated to land her dream job as an editor. But almost as soon as it had...

home stretch.(stretching exercises)
May 1, 2001... Want to stay limber? Then extend, flex and stretch those muscles! After New York City banker and marathoner Danielle Klemow runs her daily four miles, she always takes time to stretch her feet, calves, hamstrings and upper body. "I know if...

GLOSSARY.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Ancho (AHN-cho) chile: Dried chile 3 to 4 inches long and deep reddish-brown in color. The flavor is sweet and fruity and can range in heat from mild to pungent. Edamame (ed-dah-MAM-meh): Green or immature soybeans that are harvested at...

no place like om.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Ever wonder how a yoga retreat looks through the eyes of a child? For years, family vacations meant DisneyWorld or other popular destinations with kid-friendly attractions. But I wanted my kids to have an authentic experience--without...