1) We surveyed over one hundred fast food, casual theme dining, and
family-style restaurant chains as well as several quick service food
chains. Over seventy chains responded with intent to show that
their establishments can be vegetarian and vegan-friendly. You can
read a summary of the results at
http://www.vrg.org/fastfoodinfo.htm
or you can order the complete guide at
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/.
2) The 1997 ADA Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets is now available on
the VRG web site at
http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/adapaper.htm.
The
opening paragraph states:
"Scientific data suggest positive relationships between a vegetarian
diet and reduced risk for several chronic degenerative diseases and
conditions, including obesity, coronary artery disease, hypertension,
diabetes mellitus, and some types of cancer."
This year's version is also notable for the associated food guide
pyramid which recommends *0* to 3 servings of the milk, yogurt, and
cheese group.
3) The January/February 1998 issue of the Vegetarian Journal
is now online at
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj98jan/,
including
a) Cuernavaca's Spas (from Spas and Hot Springs of Mexico)
b) Vegan Comfort Foods
c) Product Review: Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Non-Dairy "Milks"
d) An update on the RDA for calcium and vitamin D
If you are not currently a subscriber to the Vegetarian Journal,
why not subscribe today? You can find subscription information online at
http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm.
Join for $30 or more, and
receive a FREE copy of the Vegan Handbook, a $19.95 value! (U.S. addresses only) (see
http://www.vrg.org/catalog/veganhandbook.htm).
4) VRG Nutrition advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD will be the guest on America
Online's weekly Vegetarian Nutrition Chat on Tuesday, February 10th, 1998
from
9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EST. The topic of the chat will be Vegetarian
Families, including raising vegetarian kids. Reed is well qualified on this
subject as she and her husband are raising their own two young vegetarian
children.
Vegetarian Nutrition Chat, one of six weekly chats hosted by AOL's Vegetarians
Online (AOL Keyword: vegan), is held in The AOL Cooking Club's Cooks Nook
conference room. To get to Cooks Nook, use AOL Keyword "vegan," choose "Chat
Information and Schedule," and follow a link to the room. Reed's online
profile is already available for viewing in Vegetarians Online's "Profiles
in
Curryage" area.
5) Want to learn more about soyfoods? Visit
http://soyfoods.com/
for the U.S. Soyfoods Directory created by the Indiana Soybean Board.
This site contains descriptions of soyfoods, nutrition information,
recipes, a list of over 250 companies that make soy products, and link
to other soyfoods sites. You can also call 1-800-TALK-SOY
(1-800-825-5769) where they can answer almost any question about
soyfoods. Please note that not all of the recipes on the web site are
vegetarian.
6) Here's a winter favorite from "Simple, Lowfat and Vegetarian" by Suzanne
Havala, MS, RD, with recipes by Mary Clifford, RD. For more information on
this book (and others published by the VRG), visit
http://www.vrg.org/catalog
(makes 4 servings)
Unlike traditional pea soups, this one isn't thick and murkey. Rather, it's
a
flavorful broth full of toothsome split peas. Add fresh bread for a complete
winter meal.
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1 green onion, sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1-1/4 cups dried green split peas
1/2 tsp fines herbs (mixed herbs)
1/8 tsp turmeric (optional, for color)
1/4 cup sherry, white wine, or non-alcoholic wine
Julienne carrots for garnish (optional)
In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add green onion and saute
until bright green.
Add remaining ingredients except sherry and carrots. Heat to boiling, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes or until peas are tender but have not lost their shape.
Stir in sherry. Reheat to boiling. Serve immediately. Garnish with carrots
for color if desired.
Calories per serving: 230; Total Fat as % of daily value: less than 1%;
Protein: 15g; Fat: 1g; Carbohydrates: 38g; Calcium: 36mg; Iron: 3mg; Sodium:
11mg; Fiber: 9g
7) Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses
and individuals to bring about healthy 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, and book sales.
The Vegetarian Journal, a bi-monthly print magazine, is a benefit of membership
in The VRG. The Journal features informational and recipe articles, product
and book reviews, news for vegetarian activists, and up to date information
about vegetarian health and nutrition. Membership in the VRG costs $20/year
in the US, $30/year in Canada and Mexico, or $42/year for the rest of the
world. Accepted forms of payment, all in US funds, are Visa, Mastercard,
checks drawn on US banks, and postal orders. When joining, please send us
your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. If paying by credit
card, please include the card number and expiration date. Membership requests
should be directed to:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
PO Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
Fax: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected]
Or you can subscribe online at
http://www.vrg.org/journal/subscribe.htm
8) VRG-NEWS is distributed as a volunteer service of Vegetarians Online,
the forum for vegetarians on America Online. Vegetarians Online offers message
boards, live chats, downloadable files, informational content, quick links
to vegetarian websites and USENET newsgroups, and an interactive store which
features products from The VRG. AOL members can use keyword VEGAN to visit
Vegetarians Online. Whether or not you are an AOL member, you may subscribe
to the VEGUPDATE newsletter. To do so, send an e-mail message to
[email protected].
Your message should read SUB VEGUPDATE followed by your first and last names.
For more information, please contact Vegetarians Online host Bobbi Pasternak
at [email protected].
If you wish to cancel your subscription to VRG-NEWS, send an e-mail message
to [email protected]
with the following message:
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Contents of VRG-NEWS are copyright 1998 by The Vegetarian Resource Group.
The newsletter may be freely distributed in electronic or print form provided
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