Vegetarian Journal back issues from March 2002:
Gaining weight on a vegetarian diet. (Nutrition Hotline).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... QUESTION: I recently had a conversation with a friend who is not a vegetarian. He said that one reason why he hesitates to try vegetarianism is that he is so thin and has such a high metabolism that he is afraid he would have trouble getting enough calories. I know what he means, because I ...
Non-soy veggie foods rich in isoflavones. (Nutrition Hotline).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... QUESTION: Everyone knows about the benefits of the isoflavones in soy foods, but what other foods are rich sources of this phytochemical, or at least contain some? Via e-mail ANSWER: According to Mark Messina, PhD, a soyfoods expert, there are noticeable amounts of ...
Vegan meringue pie? (Note From The Coordinators).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... In our e-mail newsletters (VRG-News at <www.vrg.org>), we often mention new vegan products. In a recent issue, we featured Edward and Sons waffle cones, One Nest soy candles, and dairy-free cheesecake from Echo Top. In response, an activist circulated a note on the Internet that posed the ...
Breast is best. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2002; ... I just began subscribing ... and I'm slowly looking over all the information on your website <www.vrg.org>. I cannot tell you how pleased I am that your Vegetarian Kids page has links to La Leche League! My daughter (almost three) had no interest in solid food until she was over a year old ...
Keep up the good work! (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Just wanted to say thank you for providing such a helpful magazine and website. I got my copy of your magazine today (and enjoyed it very much). Thank you for always providing such current information. ...
A concerned mother writes. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2002; ... While I am not a vegetarian, my 18-year-old son has chosen this dietary style recently. In an effort to help him maintain a balanced diet and sound nutrition, I searched the internet for information. Your website, by far, is the most balanced, fact-based, and helpful information ...
Brazilian cuisine.(Recipe)
Mar 01, 2002; ... I LIVED IN SAO PAULO for several months and never thought about meat. As a 15-year-old high school student from New York, I was amazed, delighted, and almost demented by the fist-sized strawberries, the starburst orange mangos, and an array of tropical fruits that I couldn't even begin to ...
Vegan dim sum.(Recipe)
Mar 01, 2002; ... GOING OUT FOR DIM SUM is at once a serene and clamorous affair. While you and your friends (doing dim sum necessitates a crowd) sit langourously sipping tea and nibbling on dumplings, the waitstaff rushes by in an intricate ballet. Pushing carts like street merchants, they offer their ...
Nutirition advisors present educational sessions in Rhode Island and New Jersey. (Notes From The Scientific Department).(on vegetarian diets)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Nutrition Advisors Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, and Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD, presented sessions about vegetarian diets at professional association meetings. Reed spoke at a meeting of the Rhode Island Dietetic Association about vegetarian pregnancy and lactation. Sue spoke at the ...
VRG in the news. (Notes From The Scientific Department).
Mar 01, 2002 ... The Minneapolis Journal interviewed Reed Mangels for a story on vegan diets. Suzanne Havala Hobbs was interviewed for stories about raw foods diets for FitLink.com and the Utne Reader, and she was interviewed by the Durham Herald-Sun (NC) for a feature story about vegetarian ...
Mad corn disease? A first person narrative. (Vegetarian Journal's 2001 Essay Winners).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... He staggered into the room, weary from his recent journey over the Atlantic, but jovial nonetheless. After exchanging greetings and small talk over hors d'oeuvres, Grog Butler, the 70-year-old director of the International School, took his seat at our table for a true St. Patrick's Day ...
Camp applications and vegetarianism. (Vegetarian Journal's 2001 Essay Winners).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... My quest to understand the vegetarian lifestyle began one summer afternoon as I sat at my kitchen table filling out camp applications. The pen in my hand mechanically filled in boxes and blanks as I talked with my mother. "Oh mom, I'm so excited about camp this year. It's going ...
Vegetarian Laos: the hidden paradise in Southeast Asia.
Mar 01, 2002; ... LATELY, when I've traveled around Southeast Asia, whenever I visited Vietnam, Thailand, or Malaysia, I have had no problem surviving as a vegetarian, thanks to the many vegetarian-friendly places. However, I had no idea what I would find when I got to Laos. Laos is one of a few ...
Vegan cooking tips: easy meals from a box.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
Mar 01, 2002; ... <Pre> WARM BEAN, RICE, AND POTATO SALAD Rice-and-bean mix 1 Tablespoon olive oil Canned potatoes Your choice of spices Prepare your favorite boxed rice-and-bean combo, without seasoning. Heat a medium frying pan and add oil. Drain and cut canned potatoes. Saute with ...
The well-stocked pantry for easy meals.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... LOOK AT YOUR PLATE--is it two-thirds veggies or fruit and beans or grains and less than one-third solid protein (tofu or soy cheeses)? If so, then you're doing it right. Take a look at the table on the right for tips on how to set up the perfect veggie pantry for making easy meals. ...
Vegan convenience. (Veggie Bits).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... What do you get when you cross a samosa and a pita pocket? A Teeka--a very strange and wonderful breed. Teekas are packaged frozen but are ready to fry, bake, or microwave. And they come in two varieties: Indian Sky (potatoes, peas, corn, ...
Breads and spreads. (Veggie Bits).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Pita Snax: A little pita goes a long way as a chip. These sugar-free chip-like puffs are flavorful and low in fat. One serving is 34 snax--much more satisfying a portion than those ten or so regular potato chips in a serving. By the way, these puffs are the perfect size for dipping into ...
Summer staff needed for vegetarian kitchen in international teen camp. (Veggie Bits).
Mar 01, 2002 ... The Global Youth Village, a residential, international leadership camp in the Blue Ridge foothills, is seeking seasonal food service staff in their vegetarian kitchen. Sixty youths and thirty staff enjoy their sugar- and meat-free meals family style. The camp season is July 7 through ...
Conscientiously clean. (Veggie Bits).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Vermont Soapworks introduces a line of liquid shower gels available in Sweet Orange and Country Lavender. These gels contain no animal products and ...
Copper and vegetarians. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... Copper, an essential mineral for humans, is found in many vegetarian foods like whole grains, cocoa, nuts, and seeds, as well in non-vegetarian foods like organ meats and seafood. Researchers at the USDA set out to answer whether or not copper absorption would also be lower on a vegetarian ...
Dairy products and calcium seem to increase risk of prostate cancer. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States and is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men. Vegetarian and Japanese men have the lowest rates of prostate cancer. Diets high in meat and fat and lower in tomato products, selenium, and vitamin E have ...
Caffeine and bone loss. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... There have been many studies of caffeine and bone health, some showing that caffeine increases the risk of hip fracture and some showing that it has no effect. Many factors affect bone health, so these conflicting findings are not surprising. It is known that caffeine does increase the ...
Animal-based nutrients associated with greater risk of some types of cancer. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... A recent study examined dietary factors that could increase risk of developing cancer of the esophagus or stomach. Dietary factors may be important because both the esophagus and the stomach are exposed to the food we eat. Nearly 500 people with cancer of the esophagus, 600 people with ...
Should women with breast cancer use soy products? (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... Substances found in soy products called isoflavones can act like estrogen, a hormone that may play a role in breast cancer. Concerns have been raised over the use of soy by women with breast cancer. A recent review article looks at whether or not women with breast cancer should use soy ...
Food for thought. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... Nutrition plays a role in how well our brains work. As we age, it is not uncommon to experience a decrease in memory. Can diet influence this loss? Apparently so. Canadian researchers studied 22 healthy elderly men and women. The subjects received either a drink containing pure protein, ...
Beans protect against heart disease. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2002; ... Vegetarians tend to have lower rates of heart disease than do non-vegetarians. Many factors have been hypothesized to lead to this reduced risk. A recent study suggests that vegetarians' use of beans may be one factor leading to their lower risk of heart disease. This study followed more ...
Picnic pleasures.(Recipe)
Mar 01, 2002; ... IN THIS HASSLED! HARRIED WORLD, in which every waking moment seems to be accounted for, it's important to carve out special rituals for ourselves. One of my favorite ways to slow down and enjoy the warm season is to seek out wonderful places to take a delectable picnic and combine it with ...
Donating stock to the VRG.(Vegetarian Resource Group )
Mar 01, 2002; ... The purpose of this article is to encourage you to consider creative ways to donate to The Vegetarian Resource Group or other nonprofits for outreach projects. It is not intended to be used for financial, tax, or legal advice. Each person's financial and tax situation is unique, and the ...
The Great Pig Escape.
Mar 01, 2002; ... By Linda Moller The Great Pig Escape is a children's fiction book published in Dublin, Ireland. The author, Linda Moller, is a member of Friends of the Earth and a former hill farmer in Wales. According to her biography, she believes that a greener and better world is a ...
Energy Foods.
Mar 01, 2002; ... By Nic Rowley and Kirsten Hartvig Some people are looking for ways to fast or to "gain more energy" from raw or barely-cooked foods. Energy Foods, with its stunning and sparse design, is visually invigorating from the cover to the last recipe. The first chapter, meant to ...
More Than A Meal.
Mar 01, 2002; ... By Karen Davis, PhD More Than a Meal is an extremely interesting read about the turkey in history, myth, ritual, and reality. Karen Davis examines the cultural, literary, and natural history of this bird. The goal of More Than a Meal is to encourage individuals not to consume ...
Meatless Meals for Working People: Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($12) by Debra Wasserman. We recommend using whole grains and fresh vegetables. However, for the busy working person, this isn't always possible. This 192-page book contains over 100 fast and ...
Simply Vegan. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($13) by Debra Wasserman and Reed Mangels, PhD, RD. 224 pages containing over 160 quick and easy vegan recipes, a complete vegan nutrition ...
Conveniently Vegan. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($15) by Debra Wasserman. Prepare meals with all the natural foods products found in stores today including soymilk, tempeh, tofu, veggie hot dogs .... You'll find 150 ...
Vegan Meals for One or Two: Your Own Personal Recipes. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($15) by Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD. Whether you live alone, are a couple, or are the only one in your household who is vegan, this 216-page book is for you. Each recipe is written to serve one or two people and is designed so that you can realistically use ingredients the way they come ...
No Cholesterol Passover Recipes. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($9) by Debra Wasserman. Includes 100 eggless and dairyless recipes ....
The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook: Healthy Traditions from Around the World. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($15) by Debra Wasserman. Over 150 lowfat international vegan recipes with nutritional breakdowns including Romanian Apricot Dumplings, ...
Vegan Handbook. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($20) edited by Debra Wasserman and Reed Mangels, PhD, RD. Over 200 vegan recipes and vegetarian resources. Includes sports nutrition, seniors' guide, ...
Vegetarian Quantity Recipes. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($15; $5 for students) Packet includes 28 vegan recipes (entrees, side dishes, soups, etc.) with serving sizes of 25 and 50, as well as a list of suppliers of ...
Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the US and Canada. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($13) Whether you're on a business trip or vacation, this book is certain to make your dining experience ...
Vegan and Vegetarian FAQ: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($15) by Davida Gypsy Breier and Reed Mangels, PhD, RD. 272 pages. Based on answers given to some of the over 100,000 visitors every month to The Vegetarian Resource Group website <www.vrg.org>, this guide addresses the many circumstances of living as a vegetarian. You will find answers ...
Vegan in Volume. (Books).
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($20) by Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD. This 272-page quantity cookbook is loaded with terrific recipes serving 25 ....
Reprints from vegetarian journal.
Mar 01, 2002 ... ($4 each): Non-Leather Shoes, Belts, Bags, etc. Guide to Food ...
Books for and about children.(Leprechaun Cake and Other Tales )
Mar 01, 2002 ... Leprechaun Cake and Other Tales ($10) by Vonnie Crist, recipes by Debra Wasserman. A vegan story/cookbook for children ages 8-11. Includes glossary of ...
Stickers and t-shirts.
Mar 01, 2002 ... Bumper Stickers ($1 each, 10+ $.50 each) "Be Kind to Animals--Don't Eat Them" "Vegetarians Are Sprouting ...
Vegetarian journal.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Vegetarian Journal subscriptions are $20 per year in ...
FoodService Update.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Vegetarian Journal's FoodService Update is a quarterly newsletter for those ...
Troubled teens turn vegan. (Vegetarian Action).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Can boys from the streets begin to turn their lives around with a vegan diet and a strong supporter who not only teaches them good nutrition, but how to prepare food? Antonia Demas, PhD, has a theory that by teaching at-risk students and having them cook their own vegan meals, they will ...
At the end of the rainbow. (New Products On The Shelves).(Double Rainbow Soy Cream)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Double Rainbow Soy Cream is already a vegan favorite, but look for the new packaging. Made with organic soy and fresh ingredients, Soy Cream is available in eight delicious flavors. Cookie vanilla, blueberry, ...
Stunning salsas. (New Products On The Shelves).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Drew's All Natural has introduced three new salsas, all made with organic tomatoes, fresh ingredients, and without genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). The new salsas come in mild, medium, and hot, ...
Pumped-up pasta. (New Products On The Shelves).(soy-enriched)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Soy-enriched pasta can sometimes be a drag. It gets gummy and tastes so bad you wonder why bother? Not true with Crum Creek Mills' soy -- enriched pastas, which taste very similar to a whole-wheat or whole grain pasta. Available in penne and ...