Vegetarian Journal back issues from March 2003:
Nutrition Hotline: this issue's Nutrition Hotline concerns how the government determines what are acceptable vegetarian protein choices and what that means for child and adult care food programs.
Mar 01, 2003; ... QUESTION: "I operate a children's day care in my home. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reimburses me for meals and snacks served to the children. Do you have any information about why certain foods are permitted for use in the program and others are not? There are various ...
Catering to all. (Note from the Coordinators).(cafeteria at John's Hopkins University accommodates vegetarians)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Recently, three colleges contacted us and proudly promoted the changes they were making in their cafeterias. For example, the Executive Chef at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore has added a station where only vegetarian food is served. Items are labeled vegan or vegetarian, and a list ...
Is it possible to cook tofu in a crock pot?(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... I've been meaning to write to your organization to let you know how much I enjoy your publication. I've also purchased a copy of the Vegan and Vegetarian FAQ and think it is outstanding. I've referred to it on many occasions! I do have another cooking question ... Is it possible to cook ...
Tofu toppings.
Mar 01, 2003; ... TUFO is the prepared curd of the white milk from soybeans. It is traditionally used in East Asian cooking in a myriad of forms, from the standard soft squares to chunks pickled in plum vinegar. The word tofu, as spelled in the west, comes from Japan where the first mention of it was in the ...
Terrific tofu! (Vegan Cooking Tips).
Mar 01, 2003; ... A block of tofu--who cares? Unless you're like me and can eat it straight out of the container, tofu has a rather neutral personality. But it does not need to be this way. Let's see what you can do to spark up the tofu in your life. First, a quick review: silken and soft tofu ...
Introducing new ingredients for meatless jerkies. (veggie bits).(from Primal Spirit Foods)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Primal Spirit Foods, founded in 2001, has developed new varieties of meatless jerkies. In addition to a traditional Hickory Smoked Soya, the company offers jerkies made from shiitake mushrooms in a Hot & Spicy style, and from seitan, which is Teriyaki-flavored. All are available in 1-ounce ...
The next British invasion. (veggie bits).("smoothiepacks" fruit drinks)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Already a hit across the pond, smoothiepacks are now taking the American market by storm as well. These drinks, available at your local natural foods or specialty store, are 100 percent pure crushed fruit. They come in four flavors--mango, passion fruit, peach, and raspberry--and in two ...
Cookies with chips, chips, and even more chips! (veggie bits).(new cookies from Fabe's Natural Gourmet)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Fabe's Natural Gourmet has expanded its line of vegan, fruit juice-sweetened mini-cookies. Now, flavors include classics like chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, and peanut butter chip, as well as slightly more unusual varieties, such as vanilla chip and oatmeal ...
For those with refined tastes. (veggie bits).(new soft drinks from Orchid Drinks)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Orchid Drinks' new Ame premium lifestyle drinks may be misconstrued as simply alcohol substitutes. However, they are actually soft drinks containing natural fruits, fine herbal extracts, and lightly sparkling spring water. The name is derived from the Japanese word for `gentle rain.' Ame ...
Not butchers nor bakers but great candletin makers. (veggie bits).(clean candles from Mad Gab's of Maine)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Mad Gab's of Maine, the natural body care line, has added Clean Candles to its family of products. These "Candles with a Conscience" come in four varieties: Geranium Grapefruit, Clove Almond Orange, Lavender, and Unscented. The products are made from natural soy wax and with cotton wicks, ...
Beyond strawberry shortcake.
Mar 01, 2003; ... ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE DESSERTS, strawberry shortcake, became popular in the mid-1800s. It was originally a rich pastry with fruit baked inside that eventually evolved into a sweet biscuit pastry topped with fresh strawberries and fresh cream. Today, there are countless versions that ...
A proud vegetarian. (Vegetarian Journal's 2002 Essay Winners).
Mar 01, 2003; ... FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, I have been a vegetarian. Ever since I was a little girl, it seems my parents have come home from work every Friday, carrying brown bags filled with vegetables and fruits from the farm market. It has always been my job to then stock the fridge, every week, ...
A lesson learned. (Vegetarian Journal's 2002 Essay Winners)<.(seventeen-year-old quites job at restaurant for ethical reasons, Texas)
Mar 01, 2003; ... HAVING MOVED TO TEXAS from Connecticut almost five years ago, I can certainly say that a dietary culture shock was experienced. Although I quickly discovered that, contrary to popular stereotypical belief, there are no shoot-outs in any saloons, nor do children ride horses to school, it is ...
Non-meat eaters have lower rates of hypertension and lower blood pressures. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... A large British study, with more than 2000 male and close to 9000 female participants, examined the risk of hypertension in meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. People with hypertension are at increased risk for both heart disease and stroke. Meat eaters were most likely to ...
Mercury, fish oil, and risk of heart disease. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).
Mar 01, 2003; ... Is it necessary to eat fish to reduce risk of heart disease? Although some groups have recommended this, recent studies raise concern about the mercury levels in fish. Fish, especially fatty fish and fish oil, are significant dietary sources of mercury, which may predispose people to heart ...
Calcium absorption in the elderly. (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Calcium recommendations for older people call for a calcium intake of 1200 milligrams daily. While cow's milk is traditionally recommended as a source of calcium, many older people may be lactose intolerant or prefer to avoid dairy products for other reasons. A recent study examined ...
How can you avoid having too much iron? (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Iron deficiency is certainly a health problem. Too much stored iron can also be problematic; it has been tentatively associated with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Generally, iron stores, as measured by serum ferritin, increase with age until about the sixth decade when they level ...
Dietary Guidelines: an effective tool for reducing the risk of chronic disease? (Scientific update: a review of recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003; ... The most recent edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans was published in 2000 by the USDA and the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Dietary Guidelines consist of 10 recommendations to reduce risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Several ...
International maritime stews.
Mar 01, 2003; ... CHEFS HAVE BEEN attempting to capture the sounds and smells of the seaside in a bowl or on a plate for centuries. You may have heard about some of the more successful dishes: saffron-scented bouillabaisse, chorizo (a dry Spanish sausage)flavored paella, bourride with monkfish, and ...
Saffron: a basic guide.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... A small amount of saffron goes a long way, so be sure to follow amounts listed in recipes. Here is a general rule of thumb guide: 1) If using mostly for color, such as in sauce, 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 Tablespoons of hot water will be sufficient for a recipe ...
VRG in the news. (Notes from the Scientific Department).(Vegetarian Resource Group)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, was interviewed about vegetarian athletes for <www.USAToday.com>, as well as for a story about vegetarian children for Southern Living magazine. Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, RD, was interviewed for a story about diets for winter skin ...
VRG outreach. (Notes from the Scientific Department).(Vegetarian Resource Group)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... VRG's Food Service Advisor Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, CCE, did a seminar at the Energy Resource Center of Southern California (gas company) on grains. The dietetic staff ...
VRG presents at national meetings. (Notes from the Scientific Department).(Vegetarian Resource Group)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... VRG Nutrition Advisor Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, RD, joined Margo Wooten, DSc, of the Center for Science in the Public Interest in presenting a session titled "The Impact of Interest Groups on Federal Food and Nutrition Policy Throughout the Lifecycle" at the annual meeting of the ...
Vegan menu for people with diabetes.
Mar 01, 2003; ... THIS VEGAN MENU FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES is designed to provide a balance of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, and minerals while following the basic principles of a diabetic meal plan. Every person who has diabetes has his or her own individual energy and nutrient needs, so please ...
Vegetarian Meals for People-on-the-Go.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003; ... By Vimala Rodgers If you're looking for a vegetarian/ vegan-friendly hardcover cookbook with wonderful color photos, Vegetarian Meals for People-on-the-Go is a terrific choice. (Note: A few recipes contain honey, for which you can substitute rice syrup or maple syrup. Others ...
Silk Road Cooking.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003; ... By Najmieh Batmanglij Silk Road Cooking--A Vegetarian Journey is an absolutely beautiful cookbook filled with vegetarian and numerous vegan-friendly recipes that originated along the ancient network of trade routes known as the Silk Road. This area stretches from China in the ...
Voices from the Garden.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Edited by Sharon and Daniel Towns Voices from the Garden offers about 50 personal stories on why and how people became vegetarian or vegan. Together the stories demonstrate all the good reasons for going veggie, including those based on health, ethical (such as animal rights), ...
The New Now and Zen Epicure.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003; ... By Miyoko Nishimoto Schinner Miyoko Schinner is the founder of Now and Zen, a vegan food company that produces many delicious natural foods products, including UnTurkey, Hip Whip, and vegan cakes. Miyoko's latest book, The New Now and Zen Epicure, is a fantastic vegan cookbook ...
Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health.(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2003; ... By Marion Nestle Marion Nestle, Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at New York University, has been involved in the politics of food for many years. She was managing editor of The Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health, a member of the ...
Maryland State fair Soyfoods Cooking Contest. (Vegetarian Action).(Gaithersburg, Maryland)
Mar 01, 2003; ... Among cotton candy stands and farm animal stalls at last year's Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was the second annual Soyfoods Cooking Contest, designed to promote health and nutrition in the state. The "Oh Boy, It's Soy" event was designated a state-wide ...
Natural household cleaners.(from Mountain Green)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Mountain Green, a family-owned company started in 1990, offers biodegradable, chemical-free products for laundry, dishwashing, glass, and all-purpose cleaning. They do not use animal-derived ingredients to create their product lines, nor do they test them on ...
Thick organic maple syrup.(from Shady Maple Farm, Ontario)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Shady Maple Farm has recently developed a process of naturally thickening their syrup. Since ordinary maple syrup is usually fairly thin, this is a great organic option for those who prefer their syrup ...
Tempting new Tempeh.(from Turtle Island Foods)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2003 ... Turtle Island Foods, the makers of Tofurky, has introduced Veggie Tempeh, the first tempeh made with high protein organic Edamame soybeans. This Veggie variety is sweeter than normal soy tempeh and makes a great addition to stir-fries and ...