1) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

October marks the start of another busy season at The Vegetarian Resource Group. Between our vegan dinner at LYFE Kitchen in Chicago (see section 12 of the newsletter for more information), the Annual VRG Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck in Baltimore [ http://www.vrg.org/local/201707local.php#s4 ] and tabling at the Everett Community College Food Day in Washington State [ http://www.everettcc.edu/programs/math-science/life/nutrition/food-day/ ] , The VRG will be all over the country the next few months! We are also sending literature that will be available at the Sedona VegFest in 2018 and Dr. Reed Mangels will speak at the Northwest Health and Nutrition Conference and the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo coming up in Chicago! Thanks to our volunteers and donors we're able to have a presence at different events nationally and extend our resources to people all over the United States.

To become a VRG donor and help us continue our outreach, please visit: [ http://www.vrg.org/donate ] If you're interested in volunteering with us at an upcoming event, please email Brigette, our Vegan Volunteer Coordinator, at: [email protected]

Cheers to good reading and cooler weather!

2) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• LARGE-SCALE, LONG-TERM STUDIES OF VEGETARIAN ADULTS
• STAYING VEGAN DURING YOUR HOSPITAL STAY
• SCOTT JUREK: AN EXAMPLE FOR VEGAN ATHLETES
• VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN NUTRITION RESEARCH: 35 YEARS OF CHANGES AND WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE NEXT 35
• CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE GROCERY MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION
• EATING VEGAN ABROAD IN ITALY: SOME USEFUL VOCABULARY
• VEGAN DONUTS IN ASBURY PARK, NJ
• HEALTHY VEGAN DISHES ON A BUDGET
• AND MORE!

PURPLE GLAZE IN ASBURY PARK, NJ SELLS VEGAN DONUTS!

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/06/purple-glaze-in-asbury-park-nj-sells-vegan-donuts/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP THROUGH AMAZON SMILE

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/08/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-through-amazon-smile/ ]

VEGAN DISHES TO PREPARE FOR NON-VEGANS

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/08/vegan-dishes-to-prepare-for-non-vegans/ ]

INCHIN'S BAMBOO GARDEN OFFERS VEGAN OPTIONS

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/11/inchins-bamboo-garden-offers-vegan-options/ ]

EATING VEGAN ABROAD IN ITALY: SOME USEFUL VOCABULARY

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/12/eating-vegan-abroad-in-italy-some-useful-vocabulary/ ]

35 YEARS OF VEGAN ACTIVISM ACCOMPLISHED BY THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/13/35-years-of-vegan-activism-accomplished-by-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE GROCERY MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/14/campbell-soup-company-to-withdraw-from-the-grocery-manufacturers-association/ ]

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN NUTRITION RESEARCH: 35 YEARS OF CHANGES AND WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE NEXT 35

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/14/vegan-and-vegetarian-nutrition-research-35-years-of-changes-and-what-to-expect-for-the-next-35/ ]

NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT REVIEW/TASTE TEST

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/15/non-dairy-frozen-dessert-reviewtaste-test/ ]

WHITE BEAN CUTLETS, CHICKPEA POT PIES, AND BARBECUE TOFU

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/18/white-bean-cutlets-chickpea-pot-pies-and-barbecue-tofu/ ]

VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEWS FROM THE RECENT ISSUES OF THE VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/18/vegan-product-reviews-from-the-recent-issue-of-vegetarian-journal/ ]

NUTRITIONAL YEAST: WHAT IS IT? PLUS VEGAN RECIPES

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/19/nutritional-yeast-what-is-it-plus-vegan-recipes/ ]

CHEF NANCY BERKOFF OFFERS QUICK AND EASY TIPS FOR WORKING WITH NUTRITIONAL YEAST

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/20/chef-nancy-berkoff-offers-quick-and-easy-tips-for-working-with-nutritional-yeast/ ]

SCOTT JUREK: AN EXAMPLE FOR VEGAN ATHLETES

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/21/scott-jurek-an-example-for-vegan-athletes/ ]

VEGAN TEEN WEBSITE INTERVIEWS VEGETRARIAN RESOURCE GROUP $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/21/vegan-teen-website-interviews-vegetarian-resource-group-10000-scholarship-winner/ ]

HEALTHY VEGAN DISHES ON A BUDGET!

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/22/healthy-vegan-dishes-on-a-budget/ ]

VEGAN OPTIONS AT BIG BOWL CHINESE AND THAI IN ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, AND VIRGINA

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/26/vegan-options-at-big-bowl-chinese-and-thai-in-illinois-minnesota-and-virginia/ ]

VEGAN RANCH DRESSING AND MORE TOFU RECIPES

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/27/vegan-ranch-dressing-and-more-tofu-recipes/ ]

STAY VEGAN DURING YOUR HOSPITAL STAY

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/28/staying-vegan-during-your-hospital-stay/ ]

DID YOU KNOW IN THE PAST 35 YEARS, AT LEAST SIX LARGE-SCALE, LONG-TERM STUDIES OF VEGETARIAN ADULTS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED?

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/29/did-you-know-in-the-past-35-years-at-least-six-large-scale-long-term-studies-of-vegetarian-adults-have-been-conducted/ ]

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN RESTURANTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S ONLINE GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE USA AND CANADA

[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2017/09/29/veganvegetarian-restaurants-have-been-added-to-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-online-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada/ ]

3) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

MARYLAND AREA EVENTS:

VRG's Annual Vegan Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

Sunday, November 19^th at 5 PM
Located at the North Baltimore Mennonite Church
4615 Roland Ave.
Baltimore MD

To attend, it is $4/person + one vegan dish that serves four

NATIONAL EVENTS:

New Jersey VegFest

Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8^th
Meadowlands Expo Center
355 Plaza Dr
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Reed Mangels, RD speaking at the Northwest Health and Nutrition Conference

Getting a Good Start: Vegetarian Moms, Infants, and Children
Friday October 13^th , 10:15 AM — 11:30 AM

Reed Mangels will be giving two talks at Portland VegFest

Growing Up Vegan (nutrition for vegan babies and children)
Saturday October 14^th , 2 PM — 3 PM
Vegan Pregnancy
Sunday, October 15^th , 3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

October 21-24, 2017
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
McCormick West Building
2301 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616

The Vegetarian Resource Group Dinner

During The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Meeting
Sunday, October 22nd at 6 PM
LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60610
(Corner of N Fairbanks Ct. and Ontario)
$35/person (includes tax and tip)
You must prepay by October 15, 2017.

Everett Community College Food Day

Henry M. Jackson Conference Center
2000 Tower Street
Everett WA 98201
Monday, October 26^th
from 10 AM — 1 PM

If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Brigette 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.

4) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VRG VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to the following VRG Volunteers for all of your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group's activities including HTML work, restaurant guide entries, writing blog posts, speaking at events and staffing booths:

Sandra Adams-Hallie Matt Baker, RN Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD Whitney Blomquist Shannon Borgoyn Casey Brown Bekah Campbell Catherine Conway Heather Francis Carole Hamlin Suzanne Hengen Laneece Hurd Reed Mangels, PhD, RD Julia Mathew Laura McGuiness

Jane Michalek David Milner Bobbi Pasternak, MSN, RN Karen Peissinger Carol Porter Yasmin Radbod Michaela Sadlowski Brad Scott Mayur Shah Elsa Spencer, PhD Stuart Stahler Robin Tate Emily Wood, RD Abbie Young

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer and contributing your talents to The VRG, please email Brigette, our Vegan Volunteer Coordinator, at: [email protected]

5) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

• The Vegetarian Resource Group recently had booths at the Vegan SoulFest in Baltimore MD, DC VegFest in Washington DC, Asheville VegFest in Asheville NC, and Charlottesville Vegan Roots Festival in Charlottesville VA (all very successful events).
• We are currently working on updating a list of senior living facilities that offer vegetarian and vegan options. See our senior living guide here: [ http://www.vrg.org/seniors/senior_vegan.php ] If you know of any veggie friendly senior facilities, please email [email protected] and let us know!
• Congratulations to the Senior Editor of The Vegetarian Journal, Samantha Gendler, on the birth of her vegan baby. If you are the parent of a vegan or vegetarian child, be sure to join our Facebook group for veg parents here:

  [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]

• Reed Mangels had an article for American Journal of Nursing accepted. It has a small piece about vegetarian diets that are mentioned and presented as a healthy choice. Dr. Mangels also assisted a dietitian in Denmark concerning references for vegan diets and kids.
• Pearson Education is preparing for publication an educational textbook for Higher education students entitled: Nutrition: From Science to You 4th Edition, by Stella Volpe, Joan Salge Blake and Kathy Munoz., and asked for permission to reprint our “My Vegan Plate.”
• We have been busy responding to requests for information for a summer food service, a food bank, and a vegan diabetes book. We had requests for materials from a Home School, several VegFests, a Head Start, a Food Not Bombs chapter, an animal ministry, and a person needing Spanish materials for a service trip in Peru.

6) ASHEVILLE VEGFEST RECAP

By Casey Brown, VRG Volunteer

Vegan Awareness Week took place from August 28 to September 3, 2017 in Asheville, NC. Throughout the week, the Asheville Vegan Society hosted many events with speakers, food, and screenings at The Block off Biltmore. The week culminated with the main event: Asheville Vegfest. Vegfest took place on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville and featured many vendors, organizations, speakers, and musicians.

While staffing The Vegetarian Resource Group booth, the other volunteer and I were able to interact with many individuals living in or visiting Asheville, and we were also able to connect with many other like-minded organizations in the area. We met a lot of people who were already vegan or interested in going vegan and came specifically for the event, but we also met quite a few people who were exploring downtown and just happened upon the event. This was a great way to educate individuals who may not have known a lot about a vegan lifestyle previously. Many people expressed interest in learning more about veganism since they wanted to choose healthier alternatives for their meals.

The most common concern people had was that they were having trouble finding vegan recipes. We were able to show them our cookbook options, give them a copy of the Vegetarian Journal which contains vegan recipes, give them a recipe card for a veggie burger, and suggest some of our favorite recipes! Many individuals were interested in learning more about vegan pregnancy, so we were able to give them a copy of our “Vegan Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood” brochures and suggest The Everything Vegan Pregnancy Book by Reed Mangels, which can be found in the book catalog on our website.

Our “My Vegan Plate” handouts and “Veganism in a Nutshell” brochures were very popular among the crowd, especially those who were interested in learning more about transitioning to a vegan diet. One lady we met expressed that her relatives do not understand veganism. She said that her immediate family is vegan, but family get-togethers were hard for them. She took a copy of our Vegetarian Journal to get recipe ideas and more information to share with her relatives. Another lady we met told us that her new neighbors expressed an interest in veganism. She was interested in gathering a variety of materials to make their transition easier.

We met multiple people who were interested in using The VRG's handouts within their careers. A middle school teacher wanted to use some of our resources for her nutrition class and another organization wanted to use our “I Love Animals and Broccoli Coloring Books" for children that come to their events. We also met a lady who wanted to use some of our materials to start a vegan meetup group in her area. One person visited our booth stating that it “seemed like the perfect first stop to learn more about veganism.” She was hoping to better understand the basics of veganism and took home a handful of our resources, so she could learn more.

This was the first Vegan Awareness Week that I have ever experienced, and it was amazing! I loved being able to attend many of the events throughout the week, interact with people in the community, and educate others on veganism. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth.

To volunteer at booths, contact Brigette at [email protected] To support The Vegetarian Resource Group outreach, donate at

[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

Or join at

[ http://www.vrg.org/member/cabdacae.php ]

7) A WINNER OF THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP 2017 VIDEO CONTEST

Emma Josephson said: “I believe veganism is the answer to a lot of this planet's hurt environmentally; due to the large amount of resources used in the process of producing animal products. The more obvious effect it has, is that veganism promotes compassion to all living beings which can help create a more compassionate people in the world.”

See: [ http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php#Josephson ]

The deadline for the next video contest is July 15, 2018. See

[ http://www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php ]

For information about VRG's College Scholarship Contest, see

[ http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships, donate at

[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

8) NEW BOOK: ADVOCATES FOR ANIMALS AN INSIDE LOOK AT SOME OF THE EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS TO END ANIMAL SUFFERING

In Advocates for Animals, Lori Girshick not only provides a better understanding of the laws surrounding animal rights but looks at the nonprofit organizations and people who are making a huge difference in today’s growing animal protection community. These volunteers and organizations fill the gap in what laws, policies, practices, and services do not address for animal rights/protection. Through the personal reflections of 204 individuals who volunteer or work with animals in a wide range of circumstances we learn about their paths to involvement, what they do, what they hope to achieve, and how this has impacted their lives.

SPECIAL OFFER:

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9) FREE TUB OF BEANS FROM BETTER BEAN

Better Bean is offering a free tub of beans (while offer lasts).

The company produces Southwestern Pinto Beans, Uncanny Refried Black Beans, Tuscan White Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Roasted Chipotle Red Beans, Skillet Refried Red Beans, Three Sisters Chili, and more.

Go to: [ https://betterbeanco.com/delicious-beans-back-school/ ]

10) TAKING A FALL TRIP TO MAINE? VEGAN DISHES ARE AVAILABLE AT SEA GLASS RESTAURANT AT MAINE'S INN BY THE SEA

Sea Glass recommends: "Chef Chadwick's rich Wild Mushroom Torchon made with shallot, garlic, brandy, sherry, thyme & almond milk; or barbequed Tofu with spicy sauce, sweet peppers coulis, chanterelle mushrooms, and brussels kraut or the Sea Glass Seasonal Collection which changes daily, sourcing produce from nearby farms." For information, see: [ https://www.innbythesea.com/ ]

11) OTHER UPCOMING VEGETARIAN/VEGAN EVENTS

Below are upcoming events occurring nationally and internationally. The VRG will not be at these events but we want to share them with you in case you live in or will be traveling to the area they are taking place and wish to attend:

Camping With Goats

Peaceful Fields Sanctuary, Winchester, VA
October 20^th — 22^nd
This is a ticketed event.

Sedona Vegfest 2018

Sedona Performing Arts Center
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
January 20-21 8 AM — 5 PM
Early bird and student discount tickets available at

[ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sedona-vegfest-2018-tickets-37368928471 ]

Vegetarian Food Asia (VFA)

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hall 5F & G
February 1-2 (Thu-Fri) Trade only, February 3 (Sat) Trade & Public
For more information email: [email protected]

12) VRG VEGAN DINNER IN CHICAGO, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 AT 6PM

The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at LYFE Kitchen in Chicago (at Fairbanks and Ontario) on Sunday, October 22, 2017 during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD, RD, Catherine Conway MS RD, Charles Stahler, Debra Wasserman, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is welcome.

MENU

• Edamame Hummus
• Kale and Cranberry Salad
• Ancient Grain Stir-Fry Bowl with stir-fried vegetables, beefless tips, quinoa, black rice,
• cilantro, and sweet chili-ginger sauce
• Vegan Thai Red Curry Bowl with garlic-lime tofu, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, peas, whole grain wheatberries, Thai basil, and coconut curry sauce
• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Tea or Coffee

The meal will be served family style. Note: Seating is limited!

To reserve:

Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Or call (410) 366-8343 9 AM — 5 PM Mon.-Fri. EST to charge over the phone. Or pay at:

[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

and write “Chicago Dinner” in the Comments.

Number attending X $35/person =	$____
Donation towards professional outreach:	$____
Total enclosed:	$____
Names of attendees:	_____________________
Address:	_________________________________
City/State/Zip:	________________________
Email:	___________________
Phone:	_________________

13) BECOME A MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY DONOR FOR VRG

The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our monthly and quarterly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift of just $10 a month by going to: [ http://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! Go to:[ http://www.vrg.org/donate ]

14) ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP & VRG NEWS

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/ ] )

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] or to volunteer: [email protected]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]

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Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2017 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.