Vegetarian Times articles from May 2002

Vegetarian Times archives from May 2002

Who moved my cheese? (editor's note).(changes to magazine)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... More to the point, who moved my life? Over the past five months, since becoming Editorial Director for Vegetarian Times, I've worked in five different offices in three different cities. I've moved from my Mile High City digs in Denver to a...

Letters.
May 1, 2002... Next week is my 85th birthday. I just finished reading your wonderful and knowledgeable Vegetarian Times and have decided to become a vegetarian--in addition to not smoking, not drinking, not eating junk food and not eating in restaurants....

Stronger than C. (scoop).(phytochemical found in apples)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A chemical in apples has even stronger anti-cancer properties than vitamin C, say researchers at Cornell University and Seoul National University. The powerhouse ingredient, the medical journal Lancet reports (January 12, 2002), is quercetin, a...

Acupuncture works. (scoop).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The first phase of a study of acupuncture is complete, with headline-grabbing results. In the largest study ever conducted of the 2,000-year-old practice, almost 90 percent of the 40,000 participants said acupuncture relieved their pain. About...

Eat your broccoli. (scoop).(reasons to eat cruciferous vegetables)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Recent studies continue to support the case for eating more broccoli, cauliflower and other so-called cruciferous vegetables. The studies also indicate Americans still aren't eating nearly enough of them. Among the most commonly consumed...

Hope for dyslexics? (scoop).(fatty acids that may aid people with dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A British study in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry (February 2002) found that children with dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may find concentration easier with diets supplemented with the fatty...

Surgeons say herbs work? We knew that. (scoop).(use of herbal medicine supported by American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Alternative medicine just got about as big a vote of confidence as anyone could wish. The highly respected American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has told its members they need to learn more about alternative treatments that help...

Feverfew update. (scoop).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... It's an old story made new again. An herb we've relied on for centuries to help prevent migraines and reduce fever is discovered by modern science to have healing properties. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a common garden plant that as...

The great pumpkin. (goods).
May 1, 2002... Don't wait for Halloween to treat yourself to toasted pumpkin seeds. Now you can enjoy some of the best tasting pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, year-round with The Fertile Hand's organic pepitas. Available in four appealing flavors--garlic, spicy,...

Pure Essentials. (goods).
May 1, 2002... EO/Essential Oil products enhance any bathing ritual. Start with the BathSalts ($4/4 oz.) and BathSuds ($10/12 oz.), available in five varieties. They are formulated with pure essential oils like hinoki and citrus to soothe and relax body, mind...

A leg up. (goods).
May 1, 2002... Now that spring has arrived and hiking season is in full gear, toss Kneipp's Arnica Leg Cream ($18.50/3.4 oz.)into your backpack. Arnica has been used for more than a century to soothe strained muscles, making it the perfect remedy for tired,...

A mindful cup. (goods).
May 1, 2002... Conventionally grown coffee is one of the most chemically treated food crops on each. But Taylor Maid Farms Organic Coffee and Tea sows sustainability in each cup, making its brew a cut above the rest. A portion of the proceeds from Taylor...

Oriental expression. (goods).
May 1, 2002... You went to all the trouble of dicing your vegetables perfectly for your Asian stir-fry, so don't skimp on authenticity when it comes to your chopsticks. Rare Earth Chopsticks ($9.99) are handcrafted in Thailand using only recycled woods, and...

Click and go. (goods).
May 1, 2002... Allergies shouldn't stop you from enjoying beautiful spring weather. Burning, watery eyes, scratchy throats and sniffles don't stand a chance with Nelsons Homeopathic Allergy and Hayfever Clikpak ($7.95). The unique and easy-to-use container...

Wonder water. (goods).
May 1, 2002... Outdoor enthusiasts are no strangers to thirst. Now they can benefit from Penta bottled water ($2.29/16.9 oz.). A unique process reduces the size of water molecules in Penta, enabling it to penetrate the body's cells more rapidly and allowing...

30-minute recipes. (fast food).(Recipe)
May 1, 2002... Greek Stuffed Pitas 4 SERVINGS These pitas are wonderful served with a side dish of pasta, tossed with a little lemon-infused olive oil and garlic. tsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced in wedges 2 medium red bell peppers,...

Natural tomato lycopene supplements may lower risk of prostate cancer. (Advertisement).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The word is out. Increased dietary intake of fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids helps to lower the risk of cancer. Epidemiological evidence, and now, clinical research is pointing toward prostate-specific benefits of one particular...

Glossary.(vegetarian terms)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Congee - Rice porridge. Serves as a background for peanuts, seeds and eggs. Popular in China as a breakfast food. Cruciferous - Vegetables belonging to the leafy greens family. Includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts,...

Mule-headed: there was wisdom in an old farmer's pride. (firstperson).(family farming)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... It was always this time of year, when the rains of early spring had moistened the ground, and the woods were turning green again, that my grandfather would harness up his mules and begin to plow. Detesting debt, he refused to borrow the...