The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness, MLIS
September, 2020
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS - WIC PROGRAMS OFFER FOODS FOR VEGANS, PLANT-BASED ECONOMICS RESEARCH, ORDERING VEGAN DISHES IN ISRAEL
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INTERNSHIP
- A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
- MY MAMAS VEGAN, 2602 GREENMOUNT AVE., BALTIMORE, MD 21218
- THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP TESTIMONY ON THE DIETARY GUIDELINES
- THE VRG PARENTS AND KIDS GROUP
- SOUP'S ON!
- VEGETARIAN JOURNAL PREVIEWS
- VRG HIGHLIGHTS
- WISHLIST
- BEQUESTS
- FOLLOW VRG'S SOCIAL MEDIA!
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- ABOUT VRG
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2) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INTERNSHIP
by Lucia Rivera
From VRG Intern Lucia Rivera:
Working with The VRG has helped me improve my networking and professional skills. Even during this pandemic, I have been able to get to know other young interns with similar passions and goals in life. As a rising high school senior, I will soon enough be thrust ... See the rest of the article at [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/07/27/report-on-my-vegetarian-resource-group-internship/ ]
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3) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to the following volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, running booths, restaurant research, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, editing, photography, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, and more! To volunteer at VRG, please contact us at vrg.org To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
- Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
- Whitney Blomquist
- Clare Broud
- Casey Brown, RD
- Simon Brown
- Anayeli Camacho
- Cathy Conway, MS, RD
- Keryl Cryer
- Juhi Dattani
- Erica Goretzki
- Carole Hamlin
- Suzanne Hengen
- Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
- Julia Mathew
- Laura McGuiness, MLIS
- David Milner
- Abby Mudd
- Adhi Muthukumar
- Katie Nunemaker
- Lucia Rivera
- Marcia Schveibinz
- Brad Scott, MBA
- Kavitha Shankar
- Eric Sharer, MPH, RD, CDN
- Tamir Stahler
- Jacqueline Tang
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4) MY MAMAS VEGAN, 2602 GREENMOUNT AVE., BALTIMORE, MD 21218
My Mamas Vegan's menu features tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and bowls. To start, you can order the cauliflower bites in either the sticky Asian or Thai chili sauce. Next you may want to try the sweet and savory Hawaiian Girl Fried Chickn' sandwich featuring pineapple, grilled garlic buttery onions, pepper jack cheese, and bourbon sauce. Another option is the Bourbon Bacun Street Burger filled with 'bacon,' grilled butter garlic onions, cheddar, and bourbon sauce. Be sure to check out the donuts and other vegan treats. See: [ https://mymamasvegan.com/ ]
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5) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP TESTIMONY ON THE DIETARY GUIDELINES
The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has completed their review of the evidence on nutrition and health. The final report reflects the Advisory Committee's full examination of the evidence using three rigorous approaches: data analysis, systematic reviews, and food pattern modeling. The Scientific Report also includes advice to the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to consider in the development of the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Advisory Committee's Scientific Report is not a 'draft' of the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. USDA and HHS will consider the Advisory Committee's Scientific Report, along with public and agency comments, as the Departments develop the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The Vegetarian Resource Group submitted the following comment on the Advisory Committee report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/09/01/the-vegetarian-resource-group-testimony-on-the-dietary-guidelines/ ]
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6) THE VRG PARENTS AND KIDS GROUP
The VRG Parents and Kids Group offers support for families raising children on vegan diets and for vegan kids. It is a place to get advice about a wide-variety of topics: pregnancy, birthday parties, school lunches, Halloween, non-leather apparel, cruelty-free products, summer camps, and more. The group is there to share wisdom, seek advice, or just find a sympathetic ear. Please share this information with any veggie families that you know!
Facebook link here: [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]
VRG blog link here:
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/07/02/join-the-discussion-with-500-families-in-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-parents-and-kids-facebook-group-4/ ]
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7) SOUP'S ON!
Soup's On!
As the days grow shorter and nights get cooler, nothing soothes the soul like a bowl of warm, homemade soup. Soup's On! by Barb Bloomfield offers up a variety of tomato-based soups, miso-based soups, creamy soups, stews and accompaniments to shake off those autumn chills. Colorful Curry Soup is packed with veggies and spices; Eggplant Caponata Soup and Minestrone nod to the flavors of Italy. East African Peanut Soup is spicy and hearty, while Wonton Soup is light and brothy. Find comfort in a bowl of Pureed Carrot Tarragon Soup, Corn Chowder, or Parsnip Quinoa Stew. To round out the meal, don't forget to try Cranberry Corn Muffins, Herbed Biscuits, Orange Sweet Potato Muffins, or Home-baked Breadsticks.
Warm up with a bowl of soup this fall 'Soup's On by Barb Bloomfield $10.95 Order
here: [ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8 ]
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8) VEGETARIAN JOURNAL PREVIEWS
How many U.S. adults are vegetarian and vegan? How many eat vegan meals in restaurants or getting takeout? What factors are most important in making food choices? Taste? Cost? Or other? The Vegetarian Resource Group commissioned a national Harris Poll to find out some of these answers. Results will be in upcoming Vegetarian Journals.
To support vegan research like this, subscribe to the Vegetarian Journal. Each quarterly issue is packed with the latest scientific updates, vegan recipes to please a variety of eaters as well as other great articles and outreach news. The Vegetarian Journal is available in print and on Kindle!
Order the Kindle edition here:
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]
Order the print version here: [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
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9) VRG HIGHLIGHTS
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has issued their final report after reviewing evidence on nutrition and health. VRG Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels submitted her comments on the report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/09/01/the-vegetarian-resource-group-testimony-on-the-dietary-guidelines/ ]
Congratulations to former VRG intern Shannon, who has completed her year long internships towards her RD credentials. She is now studying for her RD certification exam. Here was info about Shannon's time with VRG: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/18/my-dieteic-internship-experience-at-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]
An author in The Netherlands writing a vegan recipe and lifestyle book with a plant based pediatrician asked to reprint our charts on diet plans for vegan children. See here: [ https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/kids.php ]
The Vegetarian Resource Group commissioned a national Harris Poll to find out the eating preferences of vegetarian and vegan U.S. adults. Results will be in upcoming Vegetarian Journals.
Jeanne Yacoubou, MS has written a Blog post discussing if Vegan Cosmetics can be classified as Halal. Read the post here: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/08/10/are-vegan-cosmetics-halal/ ]
Support vegan research and education by donating to The Vegetarian Resource Group go here: [ https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]
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10) WISHLIST
As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are seeking your support for the following:
- Ever consider donating stock to the VRG? Donating stock directly to the VRG may save on taxes. Remember 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
More information is available here: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/05/26/donating-stock-to-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]
- Have you wanted to make a gift in honor of a loved one, friend or colleague, but weren't sure which charities were vegan, pro-environment or pro-animal rights? Consider a donation to the VRG as a memorial for a loved one, or way to honor someone's actions with a living tribute. This is perfect for special occasions, such as a wedding, birthday, anniversary or retirement. We will send an acknowledgment to you and the giftee, and your kindness will support our educational outreach programs and help promote veganism. [ https://www.vrg.org/memandhon.htm ]
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11) BEQUESTS
The VRG depends on the generous contributions of our members and supporters to continue our educational projects. Though the world may not become vegan in our lifetime, we realize we are planning and working for future generations. Your will and life insurance policies enable you to protect your family, and also to provide a way to give long-lasting support to causes in which you believe. Naming The Vegetarian Resource Group in your will or life insurance policy will enable us to increase our work towards a vegan world.
One suggested form of bequest is: I give and bequeath to The Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore, Maryland, the sum of _________ dollars (or if stock, property, or insurance policy, please describe).
To be sure your wishes are carried out, be sure to speak with your attorney specifically about writing the correct information into your will.
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12) FOLLOW VRG'S SOCIAL MEDIA!
You can keep up with us on ~
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13) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
Check websites to see if events are happening. Still many pandemic restrictions that can change weekly.
JEWISH VEG DC CHAPTER
For updates:
[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/JewishVegDC?mc_cid=390a70b9cc&mc_eid=9346dc739f ]
BALTIMORE VEGAN BOOK CLUB
For updates:
[ https://www.facebook.com/pg/Baltimore-Vegan-Book-Club-1686226734809409/events/?ref=page_internal ]
BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS
For Vegan Drinks events see
[ https://www.facebook.com/pg/BaltimoreVeganDrinks/events/?ref=page_internal ]
DINEKIND
Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit:
[ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
VEGEVENTS
Maryland and DC veg events can be found at [ https://www.vegevents.com ]
WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP
[ https://www.meetup.com/whole-food-for-optimal-health-potluck/ ]
EARTHSAVE NEWS & EVENTS
For more information:
[ https://earthsavebaltimore.org ]
FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS
This group is for those interested in trying a whole food plant-based diet or for those who already eat this way. This is a diet with none to very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. Sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.
For more information about the next event, visit: [ http://www.meetup.com/columbia-md-forks-over-knives-meetup/ ]
MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
Check website for monthly class updates:
[ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
SOUTH CARROLL SUPPER CLUB
South Carroll Seventh-day Adventist Church
Taylorsville, MD
Email Deborah Jamieson for event information: [email protected]
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14) ABOUT VRG
Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests, and book sales. The Vegetarian Journal, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the Vegetarian Journal online at:
[ https://www.vrg.org/journal/ ]
To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit:
[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]
We are also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!!
If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
FAX: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [
https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2020 The contents of this newsletter, 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 own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.
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