Vegetarian Times articles from October 2003

Vegetarian Times archives from October 2003

Up close and personal.(Richmond Vegetarian Festival )(Editorial)
October 1, 2003... In case you haven't noticed, going veg rocks! This healthful way of life is attracting adherents where you'd least expect it--even here in Richmond, Virginia, home of fried catfish, ham biscuits and barbecue! As we go to press, this...

Pill talk.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... I enjoyed Curtis James' article, "Supplement Savvy" (August 2003). I am always interested in reading about supplements specifically geared toward the health-conscious vegan or vegetarian. One thing that I find particularly frustrating is the...

Thanks, VT.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... I enjoy VT very much, from the great recipes to the interesting global topics. Through your magazine, you manage to connect the dots of food, social awareness and global awareness, allowing me to make a conscious choice about how I wish to live...

We asked, you answered.(health benefits of the vegetarian lifestyle; narrative)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... In the July 2003 VT, we asked you to tell us about the most dramatic result you've had from going veg. Here's our favorite response. When I was in junior high school, I was 5'5" but topped out at almost 140 pounds. My family ate a lot,...

Soy secret.(popularity, sales of soy foods )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The popularity of tofu has never been greater, with US sales more than doubling from $108 million in 1992 to $243 million in 2001. Projected sales for 2004 are expected to climb to $273 million, according to market data collected by Vitasoy USA...

Now we know.(correlation between onset of type 2 diabetes and animal fat consumption )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Though everyone assumed as much, there has been little or no direct evidence that the level of animal fat in a person's diet is linked to adult-onset, or type 2, diabetes--until now. A study of nearly 3,000 adults, conducted by the University...

Seal of approval.(joint statement by American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada on health benefits of vegetarianism )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Vegetarianism has received a ringing endorsement from two of North America's most prestigious medical associations: the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada. In a joint statement released in June 2003, they say "appropriately...

Flash news.(effectiveness of red clover in treatment of menopause-related ailments )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Red clover, long thought to ease symptoms of peri-menopause, has proved no more effective than placebos in a University of California at San Francisco study published in the July 9, 2003 Journal of the American Medical Association. That's not...

Butter up.(caloric intake when having olive oil with bread during meals, instead of butter )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Olive oil is better for you than butter, right? Depends on how much of it you consume. Hidden cameras at Italian restaurants have shown that diners given the healthier alternative of olive oil consumed 26 percent more fat calories per slice of...

Buzz.(unlisted caffeine content of foods )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... If your kids are wired, there may be a good reason. A July 2003 study by Consumer Reports shows that many presumably caffeine-free foods and drinks are actually laced with the stimulant, which can cause jitters and anxiety--and even vomiting,...

Click to beat cancer.(visiting The Breast Cancer Site to help finance free mammograms for underprivileged women)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Want to help mothers, sisters, daughters and friends--who can't help themselves--avoid breast cancer with free early detection? Simply visit The Breast Cancer Site (www.thebreastcancersite.com), and click on the pink "Fund Free Mammograms"...

Renew yourself.(Renouvelle Restoring Nighttime Treatment )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Reclaim your skin's health with Renouvelle Restoring Nighttime Treatment, a 100 percent natural face renewal formula from EuroPharma. The natural oil in each concentrated heart-shaped bead ($39.95/30 beads) contains orange oils, borage oil,...

Organic beauty.(Mango and Mint Moisturizing Shampoo, Conditioner )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Revitalize your hair with Mango & Mint Moisturizing Shampoo ($7.00/12 oz.) and Conditioner ($6.50/8 oz.) from Shaman Earthly Organics.These 70 percent organic hair formulas blend spring water with mango, green tea, quinoa extract and peppermint...

Liquid nutrition.(vitamin drink Source of Life )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Take your multivitamin and mineral supplements all at once with Source of Life Liquid from Nature's Plus. The hypoallergenic, tropical fruit-flavored formula ($29.95/32 oz.) combines essential vitamins and minerals with whole foods, essential...

Tantalizing tofu.(Nasoya Marinated Tofu )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Take tofu to a new level with Nasoya's new Marinated Tofu. Marinated in an Asian-style sauce, the pre-cubed tofu ($3.49/11 oz.) comes ready to heat and serve. Add the flavored soy to stir-fries, rice or noodles. Choose from Thai Peanut,...

30-minute recipes.
October 1, 2003... Tortilla Torte SERVES 6 TO 8 30 MINUTES OR LESS An eye-catching main dish, this tiered tortilla "cake" will delight brunch or dinner crowds with its robust flavors. Offer a first course bowl of guacamole with chips and, for dessert,...

Hot in LA.(restaurant Grace in Los Angeles )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Everyone is going to Grace, the hip new neighborhood bistro opened by chef/partner Neal Fraser (323.934.4400). The health-friendly menu features vegan and vegetarian appetizers and entrees, including a vegan squash soup with "soy almond foam"...

Chef's tip.(Rapunzel's Organic Pumpking Oil )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Try a little drizzle of Rapunzel's Organic Pumpkin Oil in your cooking this fall. You can add this pumpkin oil to your salad dressings, swirl it in soups and use it to season grains or beans. And it's delicious as a dipping oil for fresh sliced...

Candle cafe.(The Candle Cafe Cookbook )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The last time I was in New York, I headed straight to the vegan eatery Candle Cafe for the Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce and the yummy Tofu Cheesecakes. So I was delighted to hear about The Candle Cafe Cookbook, which includes their...

Beantown goes veg.(Boston Vegetarian Food Festival )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Because fall is harvest festival time, my idea of a great trip would be to head to Boston for the 8th Annual Boston Vegetarian food Festival on October 18 (www.bostonveg.org). It promises to be a full day of good food and fun, bringing together...

Veggie Planet.(restaurant)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... If you're in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have dinner at Chef Didi Emmons' restaurant, Veggie Planet, located in Club Passim, the oldest folk music venue in the country (617.661.1513). Didi can cook a pizza in two and a half minutes with organic...

Animal Avengers.(animal protection foundation )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... I recently caught up with vegetarian actress Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie) while catering the Sunset Oasis Wellness Suite for the MTV Movie Awards. Shannon--who loved my lunchtime menu of Grilled Veggie Burgers, Silk Chocolate Shakes and...

Menu for the plant-based palate.(recipes )
October 1, 2003... The Greek and Italian words for eggplant--melanzane and melitzanes--come from "mad apple," suggesting what people used to think would happen to you if you ate one. A member of the nightshade family, eggplant--which is really a fruit--won't make...

Juicy fruit: apples: the core of the matter.(horticulturist Tom Burford)(cooking with apples; recipes )(Interview)
October 1, 2003... "My favorite apple is the last apple I ate," says Tom Burford, who specializes in the history of apples. As a Lynchburg, Virginia, orchardist and nurseryman who has raised more than 500 different varieties of apples, Burford reveres the...

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: the third edition of Cutting-Edge Cuisine for 2003 features talents from a Chicago-area culinary school with a high-profile reputation.(Kendall College School of Culinary Arts)(article includes recipes )
October 1, 2003... As one of the most reputable culinary schools in the country, The Kendall College School of Culinary Arts in Evanston, Illinois, provides its students with a strong foundation in nutrition, cooking and management. Its small class size grants...

From tragedy to triumph: one man's journey back to health...(importance of Homeostatic Soil Organisms in prevention of immunological, gastroinstestinal diseases)
October 1, 2003... Our Body's Intricate Connection To Soil In the not so distant past, people used to ingest beneficial soil and plant based microbes through the food they ate, food once grown in rich, unpolluted soil. During the last 50 years however, our...