Each issue of Vegan Journal contains a column called Scientific Update where we review recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism. In the latest magazine, Reed Mangels, PhD, RD reviews a paper on a Large Study from the United Kingdom Examining the Risk of Some Common Cancers in Vegetarians and another paper on Vegans Having a Lower Risk of Digestive System Cancer.

Read the entire column here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2023issue2/2023_issue2_scientific_update.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal, visit: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

photo from Jerrell’s Betr Brgr

The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Cinnaholic, 7851 Alexander Prom Pl., Ste. 120, Raleigh, NC 27617

Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls — and they are all vegan! Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between. They offer other sweet treats including cookies, brownies, muffins, specialty pie rolls, and baby buns (mini cinnamon rolls). If your sweet tooth has still not been sated, have a Frosting Shot!

Jerrell’s Betr Brgr, 3234 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 07030

Enjoy burgers, loaded waffle fires, hearty chili bowl, oat shakes, soft serve, and more.

PLANTA Cocina, 4625 Admiralty Way Suite 104, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Enjoy dining on a wide variety of sushi, as well as chilled/raw items such as Avocado Lime Tartare, Hearts of Palm Slaw, and Coconut Ceviche. Also try other dishes including Crispy Goyoza, Ahi Watermelon Tacos, and Croquetas. Some of the dessert items include Tres Leches, Chocolate Brownie, and Horchata Sundae. Reservations accepted.

The Flour Shoppe, 619 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

A home of quintessential baked confections in Louisville, offers an abundance of sweet treats like cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cookies, and pudding dirt cups. Some popular items include the lemon blueberry donut, the cinnamon roll, and the pop tart. The interior has a retro, 1970’s look and feel.

The Slutty Vegan, 2707 Main St. #A, Dallas, TX 75226

The Slutty Vegan serves creative vegan burgers and hot sandwiches, along with sides and dessert.

Vegan Club Restaurant + Bar, 126 10th St. NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1V3

An enticing all-vegan restaurant with a varied assortment of sandwiches, burgers, wraps, hot bowls, and other menu choices. Be sure to try the Chicken Caprese Sandwich, Fish and Chips, VC Special Poutine, and VC Special Noodles. The Caprese sandwich has a very tasty pretzel bun and delicious seasoning, while the poutine is delightful with gravy and chicken bits that are on point. Additionally, the noodles are satisfying and include many vegetables. There is a children’s section on the menu.

by Hank J. Rothgerber, PhD

I have several blog postings that I think readers would find of interest. The first is posted on my webpage.

     Chances are my vegetarian readers have been on the wrong side of a meat eater before. You may have been minding your own business, been on good behavior, and not looking for a fight, but there you were confronted by a meat eater with an edge. I remember getting ambushed by my wife’s family years ago over not eating meat although time has made me recall the incident as a mere annoyance. Sometimes we are teased, sometimes the butt of jokes, sometimes questioned in what seems like a playful manner, sometimes the subject of hushed whispers or unwanted stares… No matter how carefully you try to manage such situations, allow me to share with you a dirty secret: Their reactions are not about you; they are about them.

     For Dr. Rothgerber’s complete posting see: https://hankrothgerber.com/encounters-with-meat-eaters

Each issue of Vegan Journal we review products that we feel our readers would like. In the latest issue, we take a look at a unique variety of vegan yogurt made out of chickpeas. The yogurt is available in several flavors and can be incorporated into vegan dishes such as soups, stews, or baking applications.

Read our complete review of this product here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2023issue2/2023_issue2_veggie_bits.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal, visit: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

Father’s Day is June 18^th. It’s time to grill vegan-style! Chef Nancy Berkoff offers recipes for Grilled Eggplant, Mediterranean Grilled Portobellos with Pine Nuts, Curried Barbecue Tempeh, Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Dip, Pineapple-Peach Salsa, Japanese Style Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Sweet Peaches, and Roasted Corn.

Read the entire article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/2002issue3/2002_issue3_gourmet.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

photo from Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a networking dinner in Denver, Colorado, during the annual FNCE meeting of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Within one mile of the Colorado Convention Center. The public is invited. Participants from Denver and places from around the country will have a chance to share veg related activities they have coordinated.

RIO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT BUFFET:

Chips and Salsa

Guacamole

Black Beans

Portabella and Squash

Grilled Peppers and Onions

Plain Rice

Pico de Gallo

Selection of Salsas

Flour Tortillas

Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea

PLEASE RESERVE IN ADVANCE. SEATING IS LIMITED

$30 for The Vegetarian Resource Group and Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group members. $35 for nonmembers. Includes tax and tip.

Please prepay at vrg.org/donate. Write in the comments section names of participants and that it is for the Denver dinner. Or call (410) 366-8343, or mail payment to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.

Each issue of Vegan Journal contains a column called Scientific Update where we review recent scientific papers related to vegetarianism. In the latest magazine, Reed Mangels, PhD, RD reviews a paper on Plant Sources of Protein Associated with a Lower Risk of Physical Decline in Older Women and another paper on Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality.

Read the entire column here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2023issue2/2023_issue2_scientific_update.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal, visit: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

The next time you’re in Cincinnati, Ohio, you might want to enjoy lunch, dinner, and/or dessert at one of these vegan establishments:

Harmony Plant Fare Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Vegan/deli. Harmony Plant Fare filled a spot in Findlay Market to provide the local community with a New York and New Jersey-inspired deli – that was also vegan! They make all of their vegan cheeses and meats themselves, and aim to mirror a traditional delicatessen. Some of their hot sandwich options include grilled cheese, turkey and Havarti, and gyro with muhammara. Additionally, they offer a variety of cold sandwiches and also sell orders of vegan “cheese” and “meat”!

Like Mom’s Only Vegan Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Vegan/bakery. Like Mom’s Only Vegan offers vegan cupcakes and cookies via delivery and in Findlay Market! The customer can mix and match their favorite icings and cake types for cupcakes or choose from the various types of cookies (which use applesauce instead of eggs). Three generations of women work together to produce these baked sweets that the company hopes will change the stereotype around vegan desserts.

Loving Hut 6227 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213

Vegan/American. Loving Hut is an international vegan restaurant chain with the slogan, “Be Veg. Go Green. Save the Planet.” They offer gourmet vegan cuisine “for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet.” Although the menu varies by location, it typically includes appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts, and special beverages. Both Asian and American meals are served including mock meat and vegetable dishes. Loving Hut was created with a vision that all beings could live in peace, love, and harmony with each other and the planet. Formerly Loving Café, Loving Hut is located in Pleasant Ridge. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner so please call ahead for hours.

Vegan Treats, Meats, and Eats 8020 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237

Vegan/food truck. Whether you’re a meat-eater, a longtime vegan, or a brand-new vegan, you’re sure to find something to enjoy at Vegan Treats, Meats, and Eats! This food truck offers a wide range of comfort foods—like chili, burgers, and burritos. With their unique “Soul Food Sundays,” you can order dishes like chicken wings, ribs, or a fish dinner— all without the meat. Don’t forget to grab a strawberry lemonade or a slice of vegan carrot cake to complete your meal!

Traveling somewhere else in the USA or Canada? Be sure to visit VRG’s online guide to veggie restaurants: https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

Each year The Vegetarian Resource Group holds a Video Contest. You can view the wining videos from last year’s contest here: https://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php

Information on how to submit your entry for the 2023 contest can be found here: https://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php

Each issue of Vegan Journal we review products that we feel our readers would like. In the latest issue, we take a look at nutty snacks from Daily Crunch. This company sprouts and then dehydrates their nuts. They are available in several varieties and are gluten-free.

Read our complete review of this product here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2023issue2/2023_issue2_veggie_bits.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal, visit: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php