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An Update on Gelatin Top Restaurant Chains for Vegetarians An Update on Gelatin Top Restaurant Chains for Vegetarians

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NUTRITION HOTLINEREED MANGELS, PhD, RDThis issue’s NutritionHotline addressesquestions surroundingsoy allergies andexamines whethersoy consumptionduring adulthoodis harmful to one’shealth.QUESTION: “Two of my family membersdeveloped serious allergic reactionsto soy foods. Have you heardof a lot more of this sort of thinghappening?” D.B., via e-mailANSWER: In the United States,approximately 1 percent of peoplehave a soy allergy. Soy is one of theeight most common foods thattrigger allergic reactions. The othersare cow’s milk, eggs, tree nuts,peanuts, wheat, fish, and shellfish.Allergies to soy most commonlyoccur in children; many outgrowthis allergy by age 3, although itcan continue into adulthood. Soyallergies can also develop in adultsfor unknown reasons.As soy products are more commonlyeaten, the incidence of soyallergy may increase because morepeople are exposed to soy. Theauthors of Food Allergy SurvivalGuide (Healthy Living Publications,2004) suggest that our hygieniclifestyle, pollution, genetic modification,exposure to pesticides,injury or infection of the intestinaltract, medication use, and stressare factors that could possiblyexplain the increased incidenceof allergies in general. In addition,peanuts and soybeans have similaramino acid sequences, so peoplewho are allergic to peanut proteinmay also react to soybean protein.As peanut allergies become increasinglycommon, soy allergy ratesmay also rise.A food allergy is commonlydefined as an abnormal immunereaction to a food, usually to afood protein. A reaction can betriggered by even the smallestamount of that food imaginable.Symptoms can include hives;swelling of the lips, face, tongue,or throat; wheezing; difficultybreathing; dizziness; or fainting.ong>Anong>aphylaxis is a very serious andpotentially fatal allergic reactionthat involves a sudden drop inblood pressure, loss of consciousness,and body system failure.Food allergies are relativelyuncommon. In contrast, manypeople report reactions such asnausea, vomiting, diarrhea, andstomach pain to specific foods.The distinction between an allergyand an intolerance is an importantone because many people witha food intolerance can eat smallamounts of the food without havingsymptoms. ong>Anong>aphylaxis doesnot occur with food intolerance.Food scientists are workingto reduce the allergenicity ofsoybeans. This area of researchappears promising, although sofar no technique has been foundthat completely eliminates potentialallergens in soybeans.QUESTION: “I read an article statingthat a person’s age at the time oftheir exposure to soy could be veryimportant with regard to their riskof developing cancer. For instance,one study has shown that eating alot of soy in adolescence is good andmay lower the risk, but when youstart as an adult, it may have noimpact or actually increase yourrisk. As a person who became avegetarian during my early 30s,I am concerned that I am placingmyself at an increased risk of developingcancer. Soy products constitute(Continued on page 29)2 Issue Four 2008 VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

MANAGING EDITOR: Debra WassermanSENIOR EDITOR: Keryl CryerEDITORS: Carole Hamlin,Jane Michalek, Charles StahlerNUTRITION EDITORS: Reed Mangels, PhD, RD,Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RDNUTRITIONAL ANALYSES: Suzanne HengenCOVER PHOTO AND STYLING: Linda LongART CONTRIBUTORS: Vonnie Crist, Rowen LeighCARTOON CONTRIBUTOR: Dennis MackeyVRG VOLUNTEER COORDINATORAND CATALOG MANAGER: Jeannie McStayWEB DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH: John CunninghamRESEARCH DIRECTOR: Jeanne YacoubouDEVELOPMENT: Sid BravmannRESTAURANT GUIDE/MEMBERSHIP: Sonja HelmanVRG ADVISORS: Arnold Alper, MD;Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD; Catherine Conway, MS, RD;Jim Dunn; Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD;Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD; Reed Mangels, PhD, RD;Jerome Marcus, MD; Virginia Messina, MPH, RD;Brad Scott, MBA; Wayne Smeltz, PhDCOPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE VEGETARIANRESOURCE GROUP, INCORPORATEDPRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.The Vegetarian Journal (ISSN 0885-7636) ispublished quarterly. The contents of VegetarianJournal and our other publications, including webinformation, are not intended to provide personalmedical advice. Medical advice should be obtainedfrom a qualified health professional. We oftendepend on company statements for productand ingredient information. It is impossible to be100% sure about a statement, info can change,people have different views, and mistakes can bemade. Please use your own best judgement aboutwhether a product is suitable for you. To be sure,do further research or confirmation on your own.SUBMISSIONS: We do not accept unsolicitedmanuscripts. Please send a query letter first.ADVERTISING: Vegetarian Journal does not acceptpaid advertising. We do review vegetarian products.E-MAIL: Contact The VRG via e-mail at vrg@vrg.org.The VRG’s website is .CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please send changeof address to P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD21203. You may also e-mail a changeof address to vrg@vrg.org.FOR INFORMATION, CALL (410) 366-VEGE.Also, if you do not want your name tradedto other organizations, please let us know.FEATURES6 · Vegan RootsDebra Daniels-Zeller makes hearty cuisine from beets, turnips, and more.14 · Who’s the Veggie-Friendliest of Them All?VRG finds the top restaurant chains for vegetarians.22 · PatraChef Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, CCE, teaches how to makethese green and gold pinwheels from the Indian state of Gujarati.26 · VRG Awards Two $5,000 Scholarships28 · Gelatin: Sometimes KosherBut Still Not Typically VegetarianVRG’s Research Director Jeanne Yacoubou brings you the latest info.30 · VJ’s Essay Contest WinnerNutrition Hotline 2How common are soy allergies? ong>Anong>d is consuming soy bad for adults?Note from the Coordinators 4Letters to the Editors 5Gift Subscriptions 11Vegan Cooking Tips 12Blender Meals, by Chef Nancy BerkoffNotes from The VRG Scientific Department 17Scientific ong>Updateong> 20Veggie Bits 31Book Reviews 32Catalog 33Vegetarian Action 35Nellie McKay, by Bobby AllynVRG’s Heart Healthy Eating Tips Brochure ong>Updateong>d!DEPARTMENTSBack Coverwww.vrg.orgThe Vegetarian Journal is one project of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We are a nonprofitorganization that educates the public about vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health,nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. To join VRG and receive Vegetarian Journal in theUSA, send $20 to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.VEGETARIAN JOURNAL Issue Four 2008 3

MANAGING EDITOR: Debra WassermanSENIOR EDITOR: Keryl CryerEDITORS: Carole Hamlin,Jane Michalek, Charles StahlerNUTRITION EDITORS: Reed Mangels, PhD, RD,Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RDNUTRITIONAL ANALYSES: Suzanne HengenCOVER PHOTO AND STYLING: Linda L<strong>on</strong>gART CONTRIBUTORS: V<strong>on</strong>nie Crist, Rowen LeighCARTOON CONTRIBUTOR: Dennis MackeyVRG VOLUNTEER COORDINATORAND CATALOG MANAGER: Jeannie McStayWEB DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH: John CunninghamRESEARCH DIRECTOR: Jeanne YacoubouDEVELOPMENT: Sid BravmannRESTAURANT GUIDE/MEMBERSHIP: S<strong>on</strong>ja HelmanVRG ADVISORS: Arnold Alper, MD;Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD; Catherine C<strong>on</strong>way, MS, RD;Jim Dunn; Suzanne Havala Hobbs, DrPH, MS, RD;Enette Lars<strong>on</strong>-Meyer, PhD, RD; Reed Mangels, PhD, RD;Jerome Marcus, MD; Virginia Messina, MPH, RD;Brad Scott, MBA; Wayne Smeltz, PhDCOPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE VEGETARIANRESOURCE GROUP, INCORPORATEDPRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.The Vegetarian Journal (ISSN 0885-7636) ispublished quarterly. The c<strong>on</strong>tents of VegetarianJournal and our other publicati<strong>on</strong>s, including webin<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong>, are not intended to provide pers<strong>on</strong>almedical advice. Medical advice should be obtainedfrom a qualified health professi<strong>on</strong>al. We oftendepend <strong>on</strong> company statements <strong>for</strong> productand ingredient in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong>. It is impossible to be100% sure about a statement, info can change,people have different views, and mistakes can bemade. Please use your own best judgement aboutwhether a product is suitable <strong>for</strong> you. To be sure,do further research or c<strong>on</strong>firmati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> your own.SUBMISSIONS: We do not accept unsolicitedmanuscripts. Please send a query letter first.ADVERTISING: Vegetarian Journal does not acceptpaid advertising. We do review vegetarian products.E-MAIL: C<strong>on</strong>tact The VRG via e-mail at vrg@vrg.org.The VRG’s website is .CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please send changeof address to P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD21203. You may also e-mail a changeof address to vrg@vrg.org.FOR INFORMATION, CALL (410) 366-VEGE.Also, if you do not want your name tradedto other organizati<strong>on</strong>s, please let us know.FEATURES6 · Vegan RootsDebra Daniels-Zeller makes hearty cuisine from beets, turnips, and more.14 · Who’s the Veggie-Friendliest of Them All?VRG finds the top restaurant chains <strong>for</strong> vegetarians.22 · PatraChef Nancy Berkoff, RD, EdD, CCE, teaches how to makethese green and gold pinwheels from the Indian state of Gujarati.26 · VRG Awards Two $5,000 Scholarships28 · <strong>Gelatin</strong>: Sometimes KosherBut Still Not Typically VegetarianVRG’s Research Director Jeanne Yacoubou brings you the latest info.30 · VJ’s Essay C<strong>on</strong>test WinnerNutriti<strong>on</strong> Hotline 2How comm<strong>on</strong> are soy allergies? <str<strong>on</strong>g>An</str<strong>on</strong>g>d is c<strong>on</strong>suming soy bad <strong>for</strong> adults?Note from the Coordinators 4Letters to the Editors 5Gift Subscripti<strong>on</strong>s 11Vegan Cooking Tips 12Blender Meals, by Chef Nancy BerkoffNotes from The VRG Scientific Department 17Scientific <str<strong>on</strong>g>Update</str<strong>on</strong>g> 20Veggie Bits 31Book Reviews 32Catalog 33Vegetarian Acti<strong>on</strong> 35Nellie McKay, by Bobby AllynVRG’s Heart Healthy Eating Tips Brochure <str<strong>on</strong>g>Update</str<strong>on</strong>g>d!DEPARTMENTSBack Coverwww.vrg.orgThe Vegetarian Journal is <strong>on</strong>e project of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We are a n<strong>on</strong>profitorganizati<strong>on</strong> that educates the public about vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health,nutriti<strong>on</strong>, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. To join VRG and receive Vegetarian Journal in theUSA, send $20 to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.VEGETARIAN JOURNAL Issue Four 2008 3

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