Vegetarian Times articles from September 2002

Vegetarian Times archives from September 2002

Onward and upward. (editor's note).
September 1, 2002... There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is always the same.--Chinese Proverb I know, hearing from many of you, that there are many paths that also lead to a vegetarian lifestyle. Some forgo meat out of concern for...

Letters.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Bravo on your response in the July 2002 issue about expanding your readership to reach both vegetarian and non-vegetarian readers. I have subscribed to VT for years. I am not a vegetarian but make a point to eat several meatless meals each week...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2002... Correction: On p. 44 of the August 2002 article "Mix It Up," the photos of the Vita Mix Super 5000 and the Waring Kitchen Classic Blender were inadvertently switched. The information about the two blenders, however, is correct. We regret any...

Color me healthy. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(food color as indicative of nutritional value)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The idea that a food's color is a good indication of its nutritional value continues to gain favor. In The Color Code, James A. Joseph of the Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University, Daniel A. Nadeau, MD, and Newsweek's Anne...

The eyes have it. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... What do you think causes vision problems in children? Playing computer games? Sitting too close to the TV? Try over-consumption of refined starches--especially white bread. A study at Colorado State University and the University of Sydney,...

Good--and good for you. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... It may be no accident that South Asian vegetarian cuisine tastes good. It's also good for you, so Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she made it so tempting. A study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine published in the...

In the flow. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Oats are rich in heart-healthy compounds called avenanthramides, which researchers at Tufts University have discovered seem to relax the artery wall, allowing blood to flow more easily. The scientists, who presented their findings to the...

Broccoli boost. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... A study conducted at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine finds that broccoli contains a chemical called sulforaphane that kills helicobacter pylori, the pesky bacteria that causes stomach ulcers and potentially deadly stomach cancers....

Raw deal. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The news that acclaimed Chicago chef Charlie Trotter prepared uncooked fruits, vegetables and nuts at the Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen, Colorado, in June seals the deal: Raw foods are now certifiably trendy, so you can be looking for...

Heart health update. (Scoop: health fitness nutrition diet supplements personal care environment).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... There's good news on the cholesterol front, which is only fitting since September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. A new study has found that many more people than previously thought, including women and the elderly, can benefit from...

Lunch munches. (goods).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Pack your kids off to school with quick, nutritious, taste-tempting lunches. Hain Pure Foods, Yves Veggie Cuisine and Health Valley have teamed up to present you with two different packaged lunches: the Good Lunch Bologna and the Good Lunch...

Delightful drinkable. (goods).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Try a breakthrough beverage from Stonyfield Farm--Drinkable yogurt. These certified-organic, all-natural yogurts ($1.89) are low in fat and high in calcium to contribute to strong bones. When you're on the go, enjoy any one of the four...

Shake it up. (goods).(salt and pepper shakers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Accessorize your table with Berryware's handcrafted Screwball Shakers ($35 per pair, $22 individually), hand-painted by Arizona artist Berry Silverman. The clay containers sprinkle salt and pepper or other finely ground spices with flair--from...

Great grasses. (goods).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... New from Wakunaga of America, Kyo-Green Harvest Blend--made with organically grown barley grass and wheat grass, Pacific kelp and brown rice--packs a powerful nutrient punch. Available in tablet or powder form, Kyo-Green contains more than 40...

Super snacks. (goods).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Bored with ordinary olives? Please your palate with hand-stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives ($4) from Santa Barbara Olive Company. The olives contain no artificial chemicals and are packed by hand in sea salt, cider vinegar or purified water. These...

Perfect portables. (goods).(advertisement)
September 1, 2002... Looking for ready-to-eat foods with flair? Look no more. Tasty Bite makes pre-prepared Indian and Thai meals. Enjoy these portable meals on a hike or a picnic. Just open the pouch and serve as is, heat the pouch in a pan of hot water on a camp...

30-minute recipes. (fast food).(vegetarian dishes)
September 1, 2002... Pea and Sunflower Seed Salad SERVES 6 30 MINUTES OR LESS A retro salad from the '70s, this recipe is adaptable to what's freshest and most appealing at market; layer to suit your whim. For a vegan version, use soy mayonnaise. ...

Happy trails: escape with a walk in the woods. (body basics).(Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Michigan)
September 1, 2002... To the unassuming eye, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore in northwest Michigan could be comprised of a series of average, possibly somewhat hilly, trails. But the first time Gordon Bogdanovic hiked its Empire Bluff trail he discovered the...

The good earth: harvesting the spirit of Mendocino County.(chef John Ash)
September 1, 2002... It's a crystalline Sunday afternoon, and John Ash has invited friends to share in a harvest feast. The setting: Mendocino County's Bonterra Vineyards, a private ranch with lush fields and meadows encircled by rugged, tree-covered Northern...