Notes from The VRG Scientific Department
In the News
Vegan Journal Senior Editor Rissa Miller was featured on Roku TV/RVN by host Sheri DeMaris and demonstrated two delicious vegan pizzas using a white bean and garlic spread as sauce. She was also interviewed on the Be Kind podcast about our magazine's rebranding and upcoming vegan trends.
In addition, Miller appeared on Naijha Speaks, with host Naijha Wright-Brown, on UnchainedTV to talk about the magazine and demonstrate Curry Rolls with Garlic Butter. www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue1/2020_issue1_on_roll.php
Vegan Education
Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, presented a webinar for Women's Health Dietetic Practice Group and Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group titled "Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Prior to and Throughout Pregnancy: A Practical Update."
The Vegetarian Resource Group staff did a virtual in-service for ten University of Maryland dietetic students.
Foodservice Advisor Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD, presented on tips for serving vegan options in long-term care facilities at a meeting of Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities.
