Vegetarian Times articles from September 2006

Vegetarian Times archives from September 2006

Fresh! starts for fall.(staples: EDITOR'S NOTE)
September 1, 2006... It's been a long time since I last set foot in a classroom, but I am still a creature of back-to-school habits. Come Labor Day, I reorganize my desk, rework my schedule and make "school year" resolutions along the lines of "Get more exercise,"...

Question of the month: what's your favorite super-easy dinner?(staples: COMMUNITY)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Company beans with rice, made with kidney beans, rice, tomatoes, zucchini and fresh herbs. It's best in the summer using tomatoes and zucchini from the garden. It's so easy and delicious! Loree W. Via email I microwave an Amy's...

Now tell the truth ...(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(participants lie on telephone surveys for obesity)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Obesity levels in some US states may be much higher than previously believed, according to a study conducted by Majid Ezzati, PhD, of the Harvard School of Public Health. Most state obesity levels are based on telephone surveys, in which men...

Don't believe everything you hear.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Can red wine prevent hearing loss? Jochen Schacht, PhD--the researcher at University of Michigan's Medical School on whose work the claim is purportedly based--says no. Schacht's research focused on patients taking gentamicin, a broad-spectrum...

Slippery soap.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(environmental health hazard of antibacterial agent)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Forty-five percent of all soaps contain an antibacterial agent, and one of the most common is an environmental health hazard that endangers fragile ecosystems. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that...

No bananas?(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Urbanization and destruction of forests threaten the survival of wild banana species in India, which could jeopardize domesticated varieties of the fruit, announced the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in May 2006. Experts...

Men are not mice.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The finding that aspartame does not appear to cause cancer in humans offers one more reason not to rely on animal research. Ever since an earlier study involving 1,800 rats suggested a connection between the artificial sweetener and lymphoma or...

Murky waters.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(altered sexual development of clams)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Scientists in England believe that pollutants with hormone-mimicking activity are to blame for the altered sexual development of a species of clams found in a number of southwestern British rivers. The phenomenon jeopardizes the clams' ability...

Does your state make the grade?(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... The majority of the nation's 500,000 school buses will be pouring soot and exhaust into the air as the academic year begins. Some are better than others, though a third of all buses are 10 years old, and 95 percent of them run on diesel fuel,...

OJ alert.(this just in: Need-to-know news about your health, diet, mind, body and the world you live in)(unpasteurized orange juice may contain dangerous bacteria)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Pre-squeezed unpasteurized orange juice--which sounds like it should be fresher and better for you--can carry dangerous bacteria, as salmonella outbreaks traced to unpasteurized OJ since the mid-1990s have proved. Although highly acidic juices...

51.4 billion.
September 1, 2006... 51.4 billion --NUMBER OF ALUMINUM CANS RECYCLED BY AMERICANS IN 2005 Source: The Aluminum Association

Bright ideas.(foods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(kitchen supplies)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Cool colors, sweet scents and a collapsible dish rack send washing-up woes down the drain. Lather up with a fragrant, eco-friendly detergent (black currant, anyone?) that cuts grease as well as regular soap. Give dishes a streak-free shine with...

Squeky clean spritzers.(foods: VEG-FRIENDLY, PLANET-CONSCIOUS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Whether you're doing everyday spill cleanup or tackling tougher jobs like oven grease, reach for these new chemical-free natural cleaners. [6] Orange Plus DS from Earth Friendly Products, $6,50/22 oz.; ecos.com [7] Holy Cow Concentrated...

Many of the companies we write about routinely give to good causes.(good guys)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Many of the companies we write about routinely give to good causes. Check out what we've found recently. 1 Peace Meditalia's tapenades are made through cooperation between Palestinian olive growers and Israeli manufacturers. 5% of profits...

Kids in the kitchen.(good guys)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... 4 Know any budding young chefs? Dress them in gourmet style with this apron from Under the Nile. Three roomy pockets make it useful outside the kitchen as well, whether kids are helping in the garden or creating art for the fridge. Made with...

Supper shortcuts.(good guys)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... When speed is the top priority, these exceptionally good pasta sauces put a healthy dinner on the table fast. 5 Melissa's organic Portobello Mushroom, $4/26 oz.; melissas.com 6 Seeds of Change organic Arrabiatta, $6/24 oz.; seedsofchange...

Carrot & stick: who walks the walk, who's nothing but talk.(life values)
September 1, 2006... CARROTS TO Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell for firing all 14 members of a special advisory board appointed to oversee state laws on dog handling, licensing and inspection. Upon finding that anticruelty regulations were not being enforced...

Get cooking.(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2006... Long-handled spoons, assorted mixing bowls, pots and pans--you can't cook without them. But what other items really stand out in a kitchen? What makes cooking easier, faster--and more fun? We rounded up some of our favorite food writers, recipe...

Home on the range: finding a stove to suit your style a dream with these tips and top picks.(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2006... Even though everyone at VT--including our recipe tester--cooks on a stove that fizzles rather than sizzles (we still manage to turn out some wonderful meals), our special kitchen issue inspired us to indulge our ultimate cooking fantasies. We...

Recycle and reduce.(fridge notes)(recycling yogurt cups)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Sadly, don't accept yogurt cups. But you can part to keep excess plastic out of landfills. * Choose yogurts with foil lids to help reduce waste. Dannon recently eliminated the plastic lids on its 6 oz. Containers, which will keep 3.6...

What to grab and go.(fridge notes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Hungry and in a hurry? Fast food chains now offer more veg-friendly options than ever before. Here s what's available at the different drive-thrus. Arby's Fruit turnovers--they're vegan! Bruegger's Bagels (most are...

Fab 5.(fridge notes)
September 1, 2006... We don't print any recipes we don't think are terrific, but each month we always have a few faves. These were our top five from this issue: 1. Crustless Chard and Cheese Quiche, p. 72 2. South of the Border Couscous Salad, p. 42 ...

Kitchen tip.(fridge notes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... STORE NUT BUTTERS (INCLUDING TAHINI) UPSIDE DOWN IN THE FRIDGE SO THAT ANY OIL THAT HAS SEPARATED WILL RISE" TO THE BOTTOM OF THE JAR AND WHAT'S UP NEAR THE LID IS ALWAYS READY TO SPREAD.