Vegetarian Times articles from November 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from November 2004

Big birthdays: turning 30 isn't everyone's favorite event.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... It's usually accompanied by bad jokes, dopey birthday cards and an uneasy few minutes standing in front of the mirror, trying to figure out if you suddenly look older. But not around here. In fact, turning 30 may be one of the best things...

Question of the month: what's your opinion about soy mock "meats"?(Community)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... THEY MAKE MY LIFE EASIER Personally, I love faux meat products. They are a great source of soy protein, most are low in fat and they're full of flavor. They're extremely versatile and also a snap to prepare, which is a lifesaver in these...

Share: reader recipe.(Community)(vegetarian cooking)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SAVORY MUSHROOM "POPOVER PIE" Serves 4 Lesa Reitz of Sugar Land, Texas, submitted the recipe for this delicious dish for our 2004 reader recipe contest. 2 cups fresh sliced cremini mushrooms 1 cup thinly sliced or...

Bad to the bone? Maybe not.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The notion that high-protein diets are bad for bones may be nonsense, according to the Tufts University Bone Metabolism Laboratory. Researchers there have found that the excess protein may in fact make bones stronger. Their study, reported in...

Breast is still best.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Here's yet another argument for breast-feeding kids: It may reduce their risk of obesity. Breast milk has been found to contain a protein called adiponectin. Low levels of adiponectin--which affects the metabolizing of sugars and fatty...

Good cooks, bad habits.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Chefs on TV cooking shows are lousy role models, says a study conducted by Toronto's University of Guelph-Humber, published in the May 2004 issue of Food Protection Trends. The researchers found that the chefs didn't wash fruits and vegetables,...

Making the grade, one lunch at a time.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... For serving nutritious lunches and promoting good health in kids, the school systems in San Diego, Detroit and Fairfax County, Virginia, go to the head of the class, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The nonprofit...

News that's hard to swallow.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(unsafe water)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... By 2015, more than 2 million people will risk disease and death from poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water, according to the World Health Organization. That's despite goals set at a United Nations-sponsored summit of world leaders designed...

Another good reason to go veg.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A diet high in fresh fruits and green vegetables may reduce the risk of endometriosis--a noncancerous growth outside the uterus--by 40 percent. By contrast, a diet rich in red meat can increase the risk by 80-100 percent, report researchers...

Get moving.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Not only is regular exercise late in life good for the body, but it also keeps the mind sharp, making it easier to remember to take pills, follow directions and do other tasks. The key, however, is sticking with the program, say Ohio State...

Sodas pack on the pounds.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Americans' battle with the bulge might be lost over a can of soda or sugar-sweetened fruit drink. These drinks, which many people quaff without considering the calorie cost, are considered a major cause of obesity and are linked to a rise in...

Now, that's a wild concept.(This just in: need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(brown bear survival helped by humans)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Tourists--unless they are too unruly--may be helping wild brown bears increase their numbers. Noisy humans can drive big mate bears away from their normal feeding zones, which allows mothers and their cubs to eat in peace, say researchers from...

The question of wine.(Dillemmas)
November 1, 2004... OK, ONCE AND FOR ALL: IS WINE REALLY AS GOOD FOR MY BODY AS IT IS FOR MY SPIRITS? The short answer? Yes, study after study has shown that a daily glass of wine shrinks the risk of heart disease, strokes, ulcers and some kinds of cancer,...

Reduce, reuse, recycle.(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Toast your environmental consciousness this holiday season with recycled glassware. Made from wine bottles that would otherwise wind up in a landfill, the glassware is both festive and affordable. Available in glass tumblers ($14.95/set of 4),...

Mini chopper.(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)(KitchenAid food processor)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... If you're looking for a food processor that isn't a counter hog, try this slimmed-down model from KitchenAid. It lost inches all over (it's only 7 1/2 inches deep) but kept the processing power of a big machine. Grinning, our tester says, "It's...

4-Smart ideas.(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Good to the Last Noodle Tired of having all the sauce wind up at the bottom of your pasta bowl? Check out the new rigati (which means "ridged") line from Barilla. The pasta has textured grooves that are designed to hold onto sauces. In...

No time to bake?(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... No problem. Just dial Dancing Deer. Its fall and winter holiday cookies decorated with natural food coloring are almost too pretty to eat. Choose shortbread in snowmen, apples or pumpkins; snow-covered trees; or peppermint rounds ($24.95/ 9...

Know a deserving cook?(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)(three-herb wreath)
November 1, 2004... Give--or get--organic this season (nothing wrong with dropping a hint). This fragrant three-herb wreath is woven from organic rosemary, thyme and bay leaves, then accented with sprays of brilliant red chili peppers. Pluck fresh herbs for...

Hungry? In a hurry?(goods: veg-friendly, planet-conscious)
November 1, 2004... VT put five new frozen foods to the taste test. Here's what we though: Not Just a Garden-Variety Meal Herb Grilled "Chicken" with Vegetables from Gardenburger. The "chicken" was a bit stringy, but the sauce and veggies tasted fresh...

Low + slow = quick + delicious! Nothing gets dinner on the table faster than a cooker!(1 Pot)
November 1, 2004... What could be more appetizing after a long day at the office or running around with the kids than walking in to the aroma of an enticing stew or soup? With a slow cooker, it's easy. (If you're already a convert, skip straight to the recipes.)...

30 minutes: fast, fresh fall fare that's perfect for people on the run.(fast food)
November 1, 2004... In our modern world, where everyone moves in overdrive, home cooks rely on meals that can get to the table fast. But there's no reason to forgo flavor far speed. These quick-time recipes produce meals in minutes that are packed with taste. From...

Carrot & stick.(Values)
November 1, 2004... WHO WALKS THE WALK, WHO'S NOTHING BUT TALK CARROT TO VT Editorial Advisory Board member T. Colin Campbell for his breakthrough book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health. After four decades...

who2give2.(Bread and Jams)
November 1, 2004... Every Sunday, dozens of homeless, hungry souls gather in Boston's Cambridge Common for a free vegetarian meal prepared in a nearby church kitchen by volunteers from Bread & Jams. There might be stuffed peppers or a big stir-fry, plus salads,...

Cutting-edge cuisine: the fourth edition of Cutting-Edge Cuisine for 2004 visits the Orlando Culinary Academy located in the heart of one of the world's best-known tourism centers.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Orlando Culinary Academy (OCA) located in the heart of one of the world's tourism centers, is the prime location for students to learn the passion of the kitchen. Orlando provides an endless array of opportunities for students to learn and...

Take these lists when you hit the grocery.(fridge Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... You won't find it listed on any label, but every time you buy produce that isn't certified organic--that is, grown without conventional pesticides and fertilizers--you're bringing home potentially nasty stuff that can't always be washed off....

What's a Dutch oven anyway?(fridge Notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Q: What's a Dutch oven anyway? A: Simply a squat, round or oval pot with two loop handles that's traditionally made of cast iron (because it soaks up heat and cooks food evenly). Dutch ovens were originally designed for outdoor...

These shoes were made for cooking.(fridge Notes)(Dansko clogs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Countless chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, swear by Dansko clogs, the hip but healthful Danish shoes designed with comfort in mind. The company's founders, Amanda Cabot and Peter Kjellerup, are former horse trainers who discovered the supportive...