Vegetarian Times articles from October 2004

Vegetarian Times archives from October 2004

In the winners' circle.(editor's Note)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... One of our best-loved annual events is VT's reader recipe contest. This year, we couldn't wait to see what delicious and inspired recipes you submitted using the versatile and irresistible mushroom. You didn't disappoint! More than 150 creative...

Servings suggestion.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I have enjoyed VT for quite some time and appreciate your wonderful recipes. I know, too, that you listen to your readers, so I thought I would address a small complaint. Is there any way that you can be consistent in your magazine with regard...

Trans fats are bad news.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I am a recent subscriber to VT, and I greatly enjoy the recipes and thought-provoking articles that you provide in your magazine. I have one request: I only recently became aware of the coronary implications of trans fats. Would you consider...

Celiac disease demystified.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... I was pleased to see your Wellness column in the July/August 2004 issue about gluten intolerance, a frequently misdiagnosed disorder and one that's usually ignored by the mainstream media. While a Celiac Blood Panel and intestinal biopsy...

Chunky vegetable stew.(Reader Recipe)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Chunky Vegetable Stew SERVES 4 A resident of Sedona, Arizona, and a longtime vegetarian, Lois Passov provides personal chef services and holds cooking classes, all with the intention of finding new ways to present and enjoy...

Zest for life.(scoop)(lower cholesterol without prescription drugs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Want to lower your cholesterol without relying on prescription drugs--and without suffering from their side effects? A joint study by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Canadian nutraceutical producer KGK Synergize suggests that the...

Too few.(scoop)(use beta-carotene supplements to get enough vitamin A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Nutritionists used to say you needed only half a cup of carrots per day to enjoy their health benefits. The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston has found that even those who eat that much may...

Big gain.(scoop)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Obese teens who exercise regularly will benefit, even if they don't lose weight as a result. That's the conclusion of a study by the University of Western Australia in Crawley, Australia, published in the May 19, 2004 issue of the Journal of...

Caveat emptor.(scoop)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Nearly 90 percent of ingredients in popular personal care products have never been evaluated to determine whether they are safe--not by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or even by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), a board...

Healthy cities?(scoop)
October 1, 2004... If you see your city on a list of the nation's "healthiest," curb your enthusiasm. Such rankings, which appear in newspapers and magazines, are not as reliable as they might seem, say researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Ripe attitudes.(scoop)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... American attitudes about food am changing--one might say ripening. Food and Farming 2004, a study conducted by Roper Public Affairs for the Organic Valley Family of Farms found that: * 70 percent of Americans are concerned about the health...

VT reader Bethany Schaffner.(a Carrot to)
October 1, 2004... * VT reader Bethany Schaffner of Portland, Oregon, for helping to persuade Ballpark Franks to withdraw its advertisements equating vegetarianism with being "weird and un-American." Schaffner complained, and Ballpark Franks apologized,...

Too Tarts.(a Carrot to)(replaced refined sugar with 100 percent fruit juice concentrate)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... * Too Tarts, a candy line that makes Sour Blast and Xtra Sour Goo, for deciding to eliminate refined sugar from its candy, replacing it with 100 percent fruit juice concentrate. The change will lower calorie content by up to 60 percent. The...

The Rainforest Alliance.(a Carrot to)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Rainforest Alliance for establishing the Certified Sustainable Products Alliance. This 3-year, $8.6 million program funded by the US Agency for International Development will promote the sale of timber, bananas and coffee grown with...

KFC.(a Stick to)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... * KFC for its new and misleading television ads. For years, the company called itself Kentucky Fried Chicken. In 1991, as consumers became skeptical of fried foods, the initials KFC were adopted, but the most recent TV commercials attempt to...

High-end eateries.(a Stick to)
October 1, 2004... * High-end eateries in New York City for the latest food fad. In these restaurants, as the online magazine Slate puts it, "offal, the organs and extremities (nose, cheeks, tail, feet) of butchered animals, has become chic."

DuPont Co.(a Stick to)(failed to report the potential health risks of teflon)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... * DuPont Co. for failing for more than 20 years to report the potential health risks of perfluorooctanoic acid, an ingredient in the production of Teflon. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, DuPont violated federal law from...

The supposedly objective and unbiased Center for Consumer Freedom (CFC).(a Stick to)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The supposedly objective and unbiased Center for Consumer Freedom (CFC), which never misses an opportunity to ridicule vegetarians, for claiming on its Web site to be a fearless advocate of the consumer--while refusing to disclose its funding...

Healthy snacker.(goods)
October 1, 2004... I.M. Healthy introduces low-carb SoyNut Butter, a spread similar to peanut butter in taste and texture--without the peanuts. Made from freshly roasted soybeans, the spread ($5/15 oz.) contains 30 percent less fat than peanut butter, no...

Flower power.(goods)
October 1, 2004... Take an herbal approach to your health with Herb Pharm's Super Echinacea, available in liquid ($6/1 oz.; $22.80/4 oz.) or tablets ($7/60 tablets). Made from the fresh roots, leaves and flowers of echinacea plants, this herbal extract helps...

Enticing edamame.(goods)
October 1, 2004... Sunrich Naturals brings you frozen edamame, available shelled or in the pod. These organically grown sweet soybeans are produced conventionally--not modified genetically. Serve the edamame ($1.99/12 oz.) as a tasty side dish, in soups, on...

Garlic wisdom.(goods)
October 1, 2004... Wakunaga's Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract now offers a 100 percent vegetarian enzyme formula to help you maintain a healthy digestive system. This odorless organic garlic supplement is free of sodium, dairy, gluten, sugar and preservatives...

Zesty chips.(goods)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Hungry for a crunchy, flavorful, low-carb snack? Try GeniSoy's all-natural Low Carb Tortilla Chips ($3.99/6 oz). These sugar- and cholesterol-free chips provide omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and soy protein. Bite into an array of richly seasoned...

Fruity freshness.(goods)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Infuse a scent of fruit into closed-up winter rooms with the Orange Mate family of all-natural air fresheners. Made from 100 percent concentrated essential fruit oils, the air fresheners are available in orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit...

30-minute recipes.(fast food)
October 1, 2004... Potato-Pepper-Spinach Frittata | Angel Apple-Tapioca Pudding Cake | "Chicken" Lo Mein Pumpkin Pancakes | Gorgonzola, Wild Rice and Greens | Tofu Tostadas Potato-Pepper-Spinach Frittata SERVES 6 30 MINUTES OR LESS To...

The winners! The recipes that took all the ribbons in our annual reader contest.
October 1, 2004... What do a risotto, strudel, quesadilla and savory stuffed bread have in common? Add richly flavored mushrooms to each, and you've got a winner. No big surprise since Americans have developed a passion for mushrooms: We eat about 742 million...

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: the third installment of 2004's Cutting-Edge Cuisine travels to the Twin Cities for Midwest hospitality and seasonally hearty dishes.(Special Advertising Section)
October 1, 2004... Just outside the progressive metropolis of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program at Brown College stands as a modern facility backed by a historic foundation. Located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, the school boasts the...

Glossary.(Brief Article)(Glossary)
October 1, 2004... Borlotti beans | A beige Italian bean splashed with reddish streaks. Popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine, these dried beans are also called cranberry beans, shell beans and French horticultural beans, Pinto beans are a good substitute if...