Vegetarian Times articles from October 2007

Vegetarian Times archives from October 2007

Something to celebrate!(STAPLES: editor's note)
October 1, 2007... One of the great, unsung benefits of a meatless diet (or, for the flexitarians among us, a less-meat diet) is what it can do for your creativity. When you take most of a food group off the table, you have to replace it with something. Here at...

Rock on.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Searching through my new VT for a recipe, I was excited to see a giant picture of Joan Jett ("One-on-One with Joan Jett," July/August, p. 53). I'm a teenager and a music fanatic, so after reading the interview with one of my favorite...

Bright idea?(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... In response to Alert ("Food vs. Fuel in a World That's Hungry for Change," July/ August, p. 48), people keep neglecting another, simple solution to our over-reliance on foreign oil and the staggering amount of carbon dioxide being emitted into...

Wild about hair.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... I commend you on the "Summer HAIR(apy) Guide" (Ecobeauty, July/ August, p. 18). I am pleased that you included natural/ vegetarian recommendations for summer upkeep of afro/kinky hair. I have worn my kinky hair natural for four years. It's...

Greener eating.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Thanks for your "Fab 4" article (July/August, p. 66). My 11-year-old son, who wouldn't be caught dead eating peppers, beets, or mushrooms, has a whole new outlook on vegetables. He's an amateur dessert chef, so I subscribed to VT to try and...

Suggestions.(reader LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... I read the letter from Jennae Bates (July/August, p. 11) regarding her concerns with fluoride. I recommend an alternative: Auromere--an herbal toothpaste found in health food stores and Indian markets. It's pure and natural, has no fluoride,...

Fennel and orange salad.(share READER RECIPE)(Recipe)
October 1, 2007... FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD Serves 2 * Vegan * 30 minutes or fewer Barbara Mariz enjoys dishes that exemplify the Italian focus on food that's fresh, local, and seasonal. Fennel, revered by Italian cooks, has a licorice flavor that...

Schools cut the pudge.(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... Ten elementary schools in Sweden are actually winning the baffle of the bulge, according to research from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. By banning sweet snacks and soft drinks, schools reduced the percentage of overweight or...

Pesticisides linked to preemies.(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The number of premature births is on the rise, accounting for about 10 percent of all pregnancies. Now an Indiana University School of Medicine study suggests that more widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers may be to blame. Tracking more...

Bag this.(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... The correct answer to the paper-or-plastic question? Neither! Let everyone know how you really feel with these 100 percent cotton reusable bags from BYOB. $25; bringyourownbag.ca [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Short on breath?(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... QUIZ People eating which foods may have a 20 percent greater chance of being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S.: a. Charred foods b. Mushrooms c. Nitrite-laden...

Climate threatens crops.(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(global warming)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Looks like global warming is affecting yet another area of our lives: food. According to a study released by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, in the next 50 years more than 60 percent of 51 wild peanut species and...

Best of the brats: VT taste test.(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(bratwursts and bun-size sausages)(Vegetarian Times)(Table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... In honor of Oktoberfest, we chewed our way through an array of meatless bratwursts and bun-size sausages before determining three seriously delicious winners. Now it's your turn to grab a beer and some sauerkraut and get bratty with the best of...

180,000.(this just in: NEED-TO-KNOW NEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, DIET, MIND, BODY, AND THE WORLD YOU LIVE IN)(180,000 U.S. homes without commercial power)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Number of U.S. homes running "off the grid," or without commercial power. Most of these homes are in the West, but the trend is growing in Texas, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. [Source: Associated Press]

Lucky dog: 9 must-haves for your favorite companion.(STATERS: goods)(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2007... A bed for burrowing Your pup will love curling up in this cozy cave bed from Bella Creature Comforts. Made of hypoallergenic, recycled cotton and stuffed with recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate), the bed offers superior support...

Stuff we love: VT staffers their beauty and grooming goodies.(HEALTH: eco-beauty)(Vegetarian Times)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... You know that one product you just can't live without? The one that if discontinued would send you into shock, tears, and a mad scramble to find the final stock on eBay? Whether it's a truly beautifying face cream, the perfect bar of soap, or a...

Face saver.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... Dr. Hauschka Toned Day Cream $36/1 oz drhauschka.com "If you want to look better without looking made up, this stuff is the ticket. I have very fair, sensitive skin that on bad days turns splotchy. A dab of this tinted cream warms up my...

All-purpose cleanser.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Organic Liquid Soap $5.75/8 oz. drbronner.com "What I really like about this liquid cleanser is that it doesn't dry out my skin like a lot of other products that contain tea tree oil. It's a great shower soap and...

Rock-solid b.o. buster.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... The Crystal Body Deodorant Stick $6/4.25 oz. thecrystal.com "Conventional deodorants even the ones claiming all-day protection--seemed to wear off quickly, but the rock deodorant really does last about 24 hours. Wiping the crystal after...

Clean shaver.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... Kiss My Face Fragrance Free Moisture Shave $4/4 oz. kissmyface.com "I discovered this shaving cream while traveling on business, I didn't want to bring along a big can of conventional shaving cream, so I grabbed the Kiss My Face and headed...

All-around good guy.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... Lush Cosmetic Lad Cream $19/1.5 oz. lush.cam "I'm a pretty low-maintenance guy and loyal to the few products I use. This cream can be used for so many different things that as soon as I tried it, I knew it was going to be a staple. It's...

Hand helper.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... J.R. Watkins Lemon Cream Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer $7/3.3 oz. watkinsonline.com "I'm often turned off by shea butters because they can be too heavy and thick. But this lotion is perfect for moisturizing my hands and elbows. I...

Crabby-skin soother.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Arbonne Baby Care Body Lotion $14/8.3 oz. arbonne.com "My dermatologist prescribed a steroid cream for my dry, itchy skin caused by" eczema, but I wasn't comfortable with that; I wanted something more natural. Now I use this gentle,...

Soap star.(HEALTH: eco beauty)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... One with Nature Dead Sea Mineral Soap $4/bar mothernature.com "I never got on the bodywash bandwagon, so I'm always on the lookout for a good bar soap. But most drugstore brands are too drying and perfume-y for sensitive skin. These soaps...

How to: cook cranberries.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Fresh cranberries are just starting to peak in October and are great in salads, breadS, stuffings, and pies. To lose the tartness and savor the sweetness, cook cranberries in a pot of water for 10 minutes over medium heat just until they...

Green idea.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(composting)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... Put falling leaves to work for you. Instead of leaving them on the curb for recycling, use them to start a compost pile. To learn more, visit vegetariantimes.com and click on "Composting 101." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Kitchen trick.(STAPLES: fridge notes)
October 1, 2007... To keep your jack-o'-lantern fresher longer, spray it inside and out with antiseptic from the medicine cabinet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Go veg!(STAPLES: fridge notes)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... As many as I in 4 adults is eating less meat compared With a Year ago, and 1 in 8 is a semi-vegetarian (someone Who eats meat With less than half of his or her meals). Source: Humane Resource Council [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Foods that heal.(STAPLES: fridge notes)(honey)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... The problem: insomnia, stress Food Rx: Just before bed, dissolve 2 tsp. honey in a cup of warm water, and drink. Honey relaxes the nervous system and muscles, making it easy to drift off to sleep. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]