1) GREETINGS FROM THE EDITOR
Hello Readers,
I hope you are thawing out from this tough cold winter if need be, or are
lucky to be enjoying a nice warm climate. A gradual change in season can also
yield a gradual awakening in nature as well as one's being for personal revelation.
I am grateful to have been able to have had such an experience, as there are
more to come in the future due to the conscious decision I have made in my
diet. Walking through the home of a relative my ear caught an undesired introduction
from a gourmet chef praising the taste of another's execution of one of the
most horrid dishes I have knowledge of, Foie gras. Like an activated trigger,
images flooded my head of knowledge divulged by an old French teacher as well
as my own research and caused me to release an involuntary shriek. My relative
inquired of my well-being, and so I explained to them the processes and
methods of preparing the saddening dish. This new information in mind, my
relative then began to question the practices of the preparations of other
animals for food. At that point, I realized that I was an involuntary activist,
whether I wanted to be or not. Therefore I appreciate and welcome all new
experiences, as I learn from everyone and am honored to share information
with others.
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2) SHOP AT VEGETARIAN SITE.COM DURING MARCH PORTION OF SALES DONATED TO VRG
During the month of March 2015, The Vegetarian Site will give 10% of their
sales to The Vegetarian Resource Group. The Vegetarian Site supports a different
non-profit organization each month. This month they have selected VRG. The
Vegetarian Site sells vegan footwear, belts, wallets, bags, and other accessories,
food products, books, personal care items, plus much more. They are always
adding new items in their store.
Check out their Vegan Dollar Menu.
Support The Vegetarian Resource Group by shopping online at:
[ http://www.thevegetariansite.com ]
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3) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- Valley Vegfest
- Northampton, MA
Saturday, March 28, 2015
[ http://www.valleyveg.org/vegfest/ ]
- Spring Into Good Health Festival
- Baltimore, MD
Saturday, April 25, 2015
- New England Vegfest
- Worcester, MA
April 26, 2015
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/355366494646694 ]
- Baltimore Vegfest
- Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 9, 2015
[ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Annual-Baltimore-VegFest/263956273645903 ]
- Richmond Vegfest
- Richmond, VA
Saturday, June 20, 2015
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nashville, TN
10/3-10/6, 2015
[ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina at [email protected].
If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]
.
Donations can also be sent to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Or call: (410) 366-8343.
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5) GET READY FOR A VEGAN PASSOVER
Traditionally there are many food restrictions during the eight days of Passover.
If you're vegan, preparing a wide variety of foods during Passover can be
overwhelming at times. Thankfully, The Vegetarian Resource Group offers two
vegan Passover recipe books, Vegan Passover Recipes and No Cholesterol Passover
Recipes. See a sample recipe below!
You can purchase these titles from The Vegetarian Resource group at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/catalog/ ]
Cream of Asparagus or Broccoli Soup (from Vegan Passover Recipes)
(Serves 4)
People will be amazed and delighted with this non-dairy, lowfat "cream" soup.
- 2 cups frozen (thawed) or fresh asparagus spears or broccoli florets
- ½ cup finely chopped onions
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup peeled and boiled white potatoes, mashed
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Microwave asparagus or broccoli and onions for 3 minutes or steam for 8 minutes,
until very soft. Retain any liquid (about ¼ cup).
In a blender, combine cooked vegetables, potatoes, and pepper. Process until
pureed. Place in a small medium pot and allow soup to simmer covered for 5
minutes. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped steamed asparagus or broccoli.
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6) TEFF LOVE VEGAN ETHIOPIAN COOKBOOK NOW AVAILABLE
Our friends at The Book Publishing Company recently published a vegan Ethiopian
Cookbook called Teff Love.
Vegan Ethiopian food is delicious and now you can use Teff Love to prepare
this cuisine at home. First, you'll find a recipe to make injera (Ethiopan
bread). For breakfast you can prepare Ye'shimbra Duket Kita (Savory Chickpea-Flour
Pancakes) or Ye'beqolo Genfo (Creamy, Cheesy Corn Grits with a Spicy Seasoned-Oil
Another chapter features spicy red sauces and stews including Ye'Atakilt Wot
(Potatoes, Carrots, and Cauliflower in a Spicy Sauce), Ye'misser Wot (Red
Lentils in a Spicy Sauce). If you don't like spicy food, one chapter highlights
mild sauces and stews including Ye'Ater Kik Alicha (Split Peas in a Mild Sauce)
and Ye'atakilt Alicha (Stewed Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots in a Mild Sauce).
The section on cooked vegetables and casseroles offers Ye'Abesha Gomen (Tender
Stewed Collard Greens) and Ye'Zelbo Gomen Be'Karot (Tender Kale with Carrots,
Onion, and Mild Spices). You'll also find cold dishes including Ye'Kaysir
Atakilt (A Salad of Tender Roasted Beets and Fresh Herbs in a Citrus Dressing)
and Azifa (Tangy Lentil Salad). Finally, a section on beverages and sweets
includes Telba (A Roasted-Flaxseed Shake) and Mocha Teff Brownies.
Teff Love can be purchased from The Vegetarian Resource Group at: www.vrg.org/catalog
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7) VEGETARIAN ESSAY CONTEST
From a wonderful letter we received:
I just saw the notice in the VRG Journal of the Essay contest for 2015. The
winner for 2014 wrote a great essay, and she also has the same name and is
the same age as one of my granddaughters. I am spurred by that to say that
I would like to see the contest prize increased to $50.00, and I will donate
the additional $25.
Bill Matturro
For essay contest information, see
[ http://www.vrg.org/essay/ ]
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8) DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES CALCULATOR FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Dietary Reference Intakes Calculator for Health Professionals is a recently
released free app from the USDA. This handy calculator is available in both
Apple and Android versions and as a web-based tool. While targeted at health
professionals, especially registered dietitians, this calculator can be easily
used by anyone. You put in height, weight, age, sex and an estimate of activity
level and the calculator instantly reports BMI, calorie recommendations, and
recommendations for protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, vitamins and minerals.
If you have questions about any of the nutrients, you can tap the screen for
additional information. Most of the vitamins and minerals are linked to the
National Institutes of Health's excellent fact sheets. The app also allows
users to read about the Dietary Reference Intakes which are what daily nutrient
recommendations are based on. Nutrition education resources for diabetes,
heart disease, kidney disease, weight management, and other conditions are
easily accessed from this app. This app does not tell you whether or not your
diet meets recommendations - for that you can use USDA's SuperTracker, vegan
RD Jack Norris' Peacounter, or other software. I've recommended the web-based
version of this calculator for several years; I'm happy to recommend this app.
Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
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9) VEGAN FESTIVALs
VEGAN FESTIVAL UK
Hello from Vegan Festival UK!
- Newcastle Vegan Festival
- Saturday 4th July 2015
at The Assembly Rooms
Fenkle Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU
10am - 4pm
- Edinburgh Vegan Festival
- Saturday 8th August
The Roxburghe Hotel
38 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh City Centre EH2 4HQ
10am - 4pm
Contact Info:
EUROPEAN VEGAN SUPERFEST
Come to VegFestUK featuring Europe's Biggest Vegan Events.
VegfestUK shows
- at Brighton Centre (BN 1 2GR)
on March 28th and 29th 2015
- Bristol at Amphitheatre (BS1 5LL)
on May 23rd and 24th 2015
- and London October 10th and 11th 2015
at Olympia Central Hall Levels 1& 3
For details visit vegfest.co.uk and their
free 24-7 global vegan news and recipes website vegfestexpress.co.uk for full
Contact: [email protected] / 0117 307987
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10) BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our
monthly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift
of just $10 a month by going to www.vrg.org/donate. You will be part of a
network of givers who support our outreach efforts on an ongoing basis. These
donations allow us to continue vegan education in a wide variety of venues
including schools, doctor and dietitian offices, libraries, various professional
conferences, animal rights events, health fairs, environmental festivals,
and much more. Thank you for your support!
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11) ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP
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
[ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ]
)
To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter,
please visit:
[ http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
We are also on Facebook 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:
[ http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2015 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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12) ABOUT VRG NEWS
VRG-NEWS is the e-mail newsletter of The Vegetarian Resource Group. This is
an announcement list so subscriber messages are not accepted by the list.
If you have a technical question about the list, please contact us at [email protected].
If you have any suggestions, ideas, or corrections to VRG-NEWS, please direct
them to [email protected]. Thanks
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If you are a new subscriber, you might enjoy reading past issues of VRG-NEWS
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