Vegetarian Times articles from May 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from May 2004

Go ahead, make me over.(editor's note)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... I love those makeover shows so prevalent on television these days. A new homeowner, I'm inspired by the do-it-yourself weekend renovations, the whole-house overhauls and the won't-bust-your-budget bedroom re-do's. When I've had my fill of...

Craving convenience.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I've been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years and a vegan for about the last 8. What I really miss from childhood are the slow cooker meals that my mom used to make. As a mom myself with two jobs, I could really use time-saving recipes that could...

Pledge to go veg.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... In response to "Lose Weight the Veg Way" ("Letters," February 2004), the writer asked why we don't see a sensible weight-loss program featuring vegetarianism. Why? Because any sensible vegetarian diet will help you lose weight! I am not a...

Disappointing donuts.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... "Buyer Beware" (February 2004) was perfectly timed. I had a horrible craving for donuts one day--and I'm a typical health nut--so I stopped in Wal-Mart and bought a box of prepackaged donuts, figuring the kids and hubby would eat most. To my...

Fresh ideas.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... A lifelong vegetarian, I always enjoy reading your magazine. With its unique and informative articles, fresh perspective on recipes and commitment to vegetarianism in all of its forms, I commend you. Thank you for printing a magazine that saves...

Teen appeal.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I just received my first issue of VT. As a teenager, it's often difficult to be a vegetarian when the local hangout is McDonald's or Burger King. But your magazine makes it so much easier. Features such as "Reader Resources" make it easy to...

Reader recipe.(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Exotic Pasta Sauce with Wine and Raisins SERVES 12 Submitted by reader Karen Papagapitos, this luscious spaghetti sauce blends several complementary flavors plus two surprise ingredients: eggplants and raisins. Try adding 3/4...

Tater tots.(scoop)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Children as young as 3 years of age are turning into couch potatoes, spending as little as 25 minutes per day--less than half the recommended time--in physical activities, researchers from the University of Glasgow have found. Commenting on...

Live longer.(scoop)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Small improvements in a mother's diet may boost her children's life expectancy by more than 50 percent--making the difference between living to 50 or making it to 75. In rodentian research published in the January 29. 2004 issue of the journal...

Death by drift?(scoop)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The indigenous populations of Greenland and Arctic Canada are being poisoned by toxic industrial chemicals that drift north by wind and water, polluting their food supplies. On January 13, 2004, The Los Angeles Times told its readers that the...

Amish-ize?(scoop)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Don't be surprised if the new exercise craze involves buggy whips and barn raisings. A study of an Amish community, published in the January 2004 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, found that Amish farmers and their wives, who live much...

Remember this.(scoop)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Concord grape juice may improve short-term memory and motor skills, according to research presented at December 2003's International Conference on Polyphenols in France--although lead researcher James Joseph, PhD. chief of the Neurosciences...

Tea for baby?(scoop)(Yin Zhi Huang)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A Chinese herbal tea called Yin Zhi Huang contains an ingredient that may someday be used in the West to cure jaundice in newborns. Houston's Baylor College of Medicine reports. The tea, relied on in Asia to treat neonatal jaundice, contains an...

Carrot & stick.(scoop)(Stonyfield Farm and the Environmental Working Group)
May 1, 2004... a CARROT to: * Stonyfield Farm and the Environmental Working Group for releasing a wallet-sized "Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce," which helps consumers pick the most pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. To obtain your free copy,...

Organic treatment.(goods)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... For the nourishment your skin needs, try the 7 Vitamins Treatment Creme from Orjene Organics ($19.50/2 oz.).This nutrient-rich cream combines the power of vitamins A, C and E with the benefits of aloe and a blend of essential oils for deep...

Ocean playmates.(goods)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Meet the delicious way parents can help children get the nutrition they need. Country Life's Dolphin Pals for boys and girls give you the power of a multivitamin and mineral in a dolphin-shaped, gelatin-free, sour gummy ($11.99/ 60...

Fine foods.(goods)(DeBoles Angel)(Ventura)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Create a healthful, quick meal with DeBoles Angel Hair pasta and Ventura's pasta sauce. Certified organic, DeBoles pasta also comes in Whole Wheat and Spinach varieties ($2.09/8 oz).Ventura's all-natural pasta sauce, made with imported Italian...

Brilliant blend.(goods)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nature's Answer brings you Bio-Strath, a whole-food supplement that combines nutritional yeast with herbal extracts. The result is a supplement that helps to increase energy with its II vitamins, 20 minerals and 19 amino acids. Bio-Strath is...

Hey, baby!(goods)(YoBaby Drinkable Yogurt )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... YoBaby Drinkable Yogurt from Stonyfield Farm is the first drinkable yogurt designed for babies and toddlers ($3.79/24 oz.). Made from whole milk, Yo Baby is high in calcium and protein. Also try the Yo Baby Yogurt in convenient multipacks...

Unique snack.(goods)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Blackbird Food Co. freeze-dries fruits and vegetables, which leaves their flavors and nutrients intact. Enjoy the fruit Crunchies as a snack, or add them to cereal, yogurt or baked goods. Available in multiple varieties, including Raspberries,...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Veggie Kabobs on Couscous | Gorgonzola Gnocchi | Raspberry Chill Mango-Chutney Salad | Soba Noodles with Zucchini Ribbons | Mushroom-Chard Crepes Veggie Kabobs on Couscous SERVES 2 30 MINUTES OR LESS Warmer days mean outdoor...

Hot tip.(trends)(www.vegetarianwedding.net)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Planning a vegetarian wedding? For a nationwide database of vendors--from catering services to honeymoon planners--visit www.vegetarianwedding.net or call 301.320.2892.

Viva la mate.(trends)(Aviva Yerba Mate)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... While trying to keep up with a hectic catering schedule last January at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, I started drinking Aviva Yerba Mate. Yerba Mate gives me the energy I need without making me feel like I'm on a jittery caffeine high....

Go rustic.(trends)(Culinary Vegetable Institute)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... I'm dying to spend some time at the Culinary Vegetable Institute (CVI) (www.culinaryvegetableinstitute.com, 419.499.7500), a rustic retreat in Milan, Ohio. The CVI is located near the Chef's Garden, a one-of-a-kind, 100-acre farm in Huron,...

On the bookshelf.(trends)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... You'll want to throw carb-counting to the wind when you see a copy of Home Baking: The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid. This award-winning husband-and-wife team offers recipes such as...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(vegan gourmet)
May 1, 2004... Braised Tofu with Peppers and Portobellos | Broccoli Almondine in Dilled "Cream" Sauce | Saffron Quinoa Timbales Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti Braised Tofu with Peppers and Portobellos features extra-firm tofu infused with a thyme-scented...

Label literacy: how to read past the hype on food packaging.(etc.)
May 1, 2004... Don't I feel virtuous today! For breakfast, I ate a blueberry muffin and a big bowl of hearty, "wholesome" cereal. For lunch, I'm having "chunky" soup, a slice of "stone-ground" wheat bread and a few chips with "Great Multigrain Taste!" I may...