Posted on
September 09, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Habichuelas sencillas y rápidas (Quick and Easy Bean Ideas) has been
added to The Vegetarian Resource Group website. Please share with Spanish
speaking friends.
Posted on
September 09, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
It’s often cheaper to make food at home than to purchase it
in a store. If you’re raising your children vegan, here’s some helpful articles
that offer recipes for making wholesome baby food, as well as preparing healthy
fast food for pre-schoolers and lunch box items for kids. See:
Posted on
September 06, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
According to the Tim Horton Canada website, they are carrying the Beyond Burger, BBQ Beyond Burger, and Beyond Sausage. They state the Beyond Sausage™ patty is vegan, but of the three breakfast sandwiches, only the Beyond Sausage™ Lettuce Tomato is vegan, since the other sandwiches contain egg and cheese and therefore are not vegan.
The contents of this posting, our website, and our other publications, including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
Posted on
September 06, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
The Capital Region Vegan Network is hosting the Albany VegFest in upstate New York on Sunday, September 8th 2019 between 10am and 5pm. The event is taking place at the Albany Capital Center,55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY. The Vegetarian Resource Group will be having a table at this event. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
Posted on
September 05, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
According to the Hartman Group, over
half of consumers (51%) have purchased plant-based milk, dairy, or meat in the
last three months, and less than half of plant-based purchasers think of
themselves as people who are limiting meat. One in 5 describes themselves as
carnivores.
Posted on
September 05, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at Su Xing, about a six minute walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, on Sunday, October 27, 2019, during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is invited.
MENU APPETIZER: seitan on stick with BQ sauce SOUP: (choice of): hot and sour soup or tofu and vegetable soup MAIN DISHES: chow fun (rice noodle dish) tofu with black bean sauce stir-fried spinach stir-fried string beans rice DESSERT: fruit BEVERAGES: tea and water
MUST RESERVE AND PAY IN ADVANCE Send $25 per person (includes tax and tip) with attendee names to The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Call (410) 366-8343. Or pay at www.vrg.org/donate and write “Philadelphia VRG Dinner” and attendee names on the “Comments” box.
Expected at the Pennsylvania schools are truckloads of sliced ham, pulled pork, and Pork Picnic for further processing into pork patties. The PA State Department of Agriculture will be distributing the products.
Posted on
September 04, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
By Autumn Hengen, Vegetarian Resource Group Intern
Taking the best care of your body is important
before a big race, meet, or game. What you eat the night before will affect how
you feel the day of the competition, including how much energy you have. You
should plan ahead and consider what works best for you as an athlete.
Some people think they should fill-up on pasta,
but it isn’t necessary to carb load. It is important to refrain from eating
anything that may cause stomach distress. Many athletes prefer to stick to
foods they already know their stomach can handle during a workout.
Experimenting with new recipes may work best on days when you have a light
workout, and use these times to add variety to your menus.
Athletes may have different nutrient requirements
based on their sport and goals. Teens need calories for energy as well as
growth. For more help, consult with your doctor or coach.
What should you consider when
hosting a team dinner? What is the best way to fuel your non-vegan teammates
the night before an event? Use ingredients that are familiar to everyone. You
can set out vegetables, beans, and dressings separately and let guests be
creative in building their own salads. Cooked grains or potatoes are good
additions for more calories. Or offer pasta and several different veggie sauces.
It may be best to avoid oily or greasy foods, as they take longer to digest and
could cause stomach problems during a competition.
In my personal experience, my high performance teammates
already avoid dairy the day before a meet, so they would be happy to find these
vegan-friendly dishes. But steer clear of anything too acidic, as it can lead
to indigestion and heartburn, and be especially careful about salad dressings.
Offer different options so that everyone has something they know sits well
through the competition, even when it comes to beverages. If you are nervous
about what to have, ask your teammates or coaches ahead of time. You should
always be thinking about hydration and keeping water readily available. Always
follow the basic rules of food safety to prevent anyone from getting sick.
Sharing a meal, along with the time spent hanging out
and motivating each other, are all important to having a successful competition
day!
The contents of this posting, our website, and our other publications,
including Vegetarian Journal, are not intended to provide personal medical
advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional.
We often depend on product and ingredient information from company statements.
It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, info can change, people
have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your best judgment
about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or
confirmation on your own.
Posted on
September 03, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
The Vegetarian Resource Group has been approved for inclusion in the Federal Government CFC charity list. The CFC code number is 10601. If you are a Federal worker, we appreciate your support. If you are not a federal government worker, you can support our veg outreach and education in your workplace campaign. For some workplaces that do matching donations, see: www.vrg.org/donate
“When school starts on Sept. 3, students in Portland in grades pre-k to 5th grade will find a vegan hot lunch option every day in the cafeteria at the district’s 10 elementary schools. Choices include vegan burgers, falafel, and kung pao tofu. The vegan options replace the cold vegetarian lunches that had been offered since 2011.”
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on veganism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. We have been helping health professionals, food services, businesses, educators, students, vegans, and vegetarians since 1982. In addition to publishing the Vegan Journal, VRG produces and sells a number of books.
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