Recently added articles from Vegetarian Journal:
Nutrition hotline.
Oct 01, 2009; Hobbs, Suzanne Havala ... This issue's Nutrition Hotline addresses what herbal supplements are and whether they provide the health benefits that their labels claim they do. QUESTION: "Should I consider using herbal supplements? If so, which ones are best?" ANSWER: We're a nation of ...
Today's vegans are spoiled.(Note from the Coordinators)
Oct 01, 2009; Wasserman, Debra ... Twenty-five years ago, when VRG talked to publishers about cookbooks with vegan recipes, they felt there was little interest. When we exhibited at Book Expo America (the major trade show for the book industry) back then, there were just a few vegan titles besides VRG's and those from the ...
Houston-area veg group shows gratitude for VRG materials.(Letter to the editor)
Oct 01, 2009; O., Kristen ... Sonja, Thank you so much for sending me such wonderful literature to use for our group's outreach! I'm always impressed by how generous VRG is with supplying outreach materials and have enclosed a year-end donation to help further ...
Simply Vegan helps new vegetarians around the world.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
Oct 01, 2009; M., Carol ... Some years ago, I searched for information about the vegan lifestyle and also purchased your signature book, Simply Vegan. VRG was so helpful in answering my question-filled e-mails, and Simply Vegan was really useful as both a nutritional guide and recipe book. My sister was ...
Edible vegan gifts for the holidays.(Recipe)
Oct 01, 2009; Berkoff, Nancy ... FINDING PERSONAL AND AFFORDABLE ways to wish family, co-workers, teachers, and neighbors the best of the season can be a real 'treasure' hunt. However, if you do a little planning and are willing to spend some time in the kitchen, you'll find that gift-giving can be economical and ...
WestSoy Vegetarian Stir-Fry Strips do not contain honey, despite label.(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; Yacoubou, Jeane ... An Illinois reader contacted Hain Celestial about their product, WestSoy Vegetarian Stir-Fry Strips, when he noticed the word 'vegan' on a package but 'honey' listed as an ingredient. The reader told us that, on some packages in the store, the word 'honey' had been scratched out. He called ...
Vegan munchies.(Recipe)
Oct 01, 2009; Rynk, Peggy ... ALL THE RECIPES BELOW are easy to make and appropriate to serve either during a quiet family evening at home or for special guests. MIXED VEGGIE PLATTER Select your favorite raw vegetables--such as carrot or celery sticks, cucumber slices, red or green bell pepper ...
How many vegetarians are there? The Vegetarian Resource Group asked in a 2009 national poll.
Oct 01, 2009; Stahler, Charles ... WITH SOYMILK IN MOST SUPERMARKETS and even Burger King carrying veggie burgers, it appears that the interest in vegetarian foods is much greater than it was 20, or even 10, years ago. In a Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) poll in which we asked people if they order a dish without meat, ...
[Cartoon].
Oct 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I am your waitress and a ...
Tired of making allergy-free baked goods from scratch?(veggie bits)(Cherrybrook Kitchen)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; Prokop, Rachael ... Cherrybrook Kitchen creates allergy-free baking mixes so that you can enjoy your favorite desserts without eggs, dairy, nuts, or a complicated recipe! Many of their products are soy- or gluten-free as well. Cherrybrook Kitchen offers cake, cookie, brownie, and breakfast mixes, as ...
Farmer's market makes using organic fall veggies easy.(veggie bits)(Farmer's Market Foods, Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Farmer's Market helps you take advantage of the season's bounty without having to wash, peel, chop, and cook the vegetables first. The company offers organic Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, and Sweet Potato Puree, all of which can be enjoyed straight out of the ...
Bags inspired by kangaroos?(veggie bits)(Joey Totes)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Joey Totes aren't just your typical reusable bags that are available at most grocery stores. These convenient sacks collapse into a small pouch sewn into the inside seam of each bag, so you can easily tuck them into your purse or coat pocket and pull them out during holiday shopping trips ....
Riblets that stick to your ribs.(veggie bits)(Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ Riblets)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How do you enjoy barbecue when it's too cold to grill? With Morningstar Farms Hickory BBQ Riblets, of course! Although the box shows them with a salad and corn, these new creations would be right at home on a plate with sweet cornbread and Southern-style ...
Please pass the gravy!(veggie bits)(Edward & Sons' gluten-free Organic Mashed Potatoes mixes)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... Edward & Sons has created a line of vegan and gluten-free Organic Mashed Potatoes mixes. Available in 3.5-ounce boxes, these quick and easy side dish possibilities come in three creamy varieties--Home Style, Roasted Garlic, and Chreesy, made with Road's End ...
A taste of childhood.(veggie bits)(Glenny's)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Glenny's, the company that brought Soy Crisps to the vegetarian community, recently revealed their delicious Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats. These vegan snacks are all organic, gluten-flee, and 100 calories or less. They come in four yummy flavors--tasty ...
Quick-and-easy holiday foods.(Vegan Cooking Tips)
Oct 01, 2009; Berkoff, Nancy ... WHO HAS TIME TO COOK DURING THIS BUSY season? With a little pre-planning, you can have on hand all the ingredients you need to prepare some quick holiday dishes. You won't even need to take the time to shop! VEGAN QUICHE Quiche is a hot dish for cold holidays. You ...
Lower risk of type 2 diabetes seen in Vegans.(Scientific Update: A Review of Recent Scientific Papers Related to Vegetarianism)(Author abstract)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Mangels, Reed ... Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is the most common type of diabetes. It affects at least 10 percent of adults in the United States. This kind of diabetes is responsible for more than 70,000 deaths each year. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include family history, low ...
Vegan Buddhist nuns in Vietnam.(Scientific Update: A Review of Recent Scientific Papers Related to Vegetarianism)(Author abstract)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Mangels, Reed ... In Mahayana Buddhism (a form of Buddhism practiced in Vietnam, China, and Japan), nuns follow a vegan or lacto-vegetarian diet. These women, who have been vegan or nearly vegan for many years, offer an opportunity to find out more about the effect of a vegan or near-vegan diet on health ....
Vegetarians and eating disorders.(Scientific Update: A Review of Recent Scientific Papers Related to Vegetarianism)(Author abstract)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Mangels, Reed ... A recent study examined whether self-described current or former vegetarians were at higher risk of developing eating disorders. This study looked at more than 2,500 males and females ages 15 to 23 years. Of the 108 subjects who identified themselves as 'vegetarian,' most consumed dairy ...
Diet and male fertility.(Scientific Update: A Review of Recent Scientific Papers Related to Vegetarianism)(Author abstract)(Report)
Oct 01, 2009; Mangels, Reed ... There have been some reports of declines in male fertility due to factors like exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other environmental contaminants and to pesticides. Diet has also been thought to play a role in male fertility, possibly even prior to birth. One study found ...
