An Update on Gelatin Top Restaurant Chains for Vegetarians
An Update on Gelatin Top Restaurant Chains for Vegetarians An Update on Gelatin Top Restaurant Chains for Vegetarians
NOTE FROM THE COORDINATORSMORE SIGNS OF VEGETARIAN CHANGEWe keep seeing proof that there are great changes for vegetarians.Melanie Campbell, one of our nutrition interns, took a look at the2008 American Dietetic Association/American Diabetes Exchangelist. In the 2003 edition, the Meat and Meat Substitutes List gave one line: 1.2cups of beans, peas, or lentils (although tofu and meatless burgers were mentionedelsewhere in the handout). In the 2008 version, there are two pages of “Plant-Based Protein,” including soy-based bacon strips, edamame, falafel, hummus,tempeh, soy-based sausage patties, lentils, soy chicken nuggets, and more!One of our friends was reading a Chinese language newspaper (in Chinese)and happened to notice that The Vegetarian Resource Group was quoted in apositive article about vegetarianism.To bring about change, the world needs people with courage and kindnessin equal measure, and clearly our $5,000 scholarship winners Randon and Sierrahave both (pages 26-27). To be a vegetarian is to take a stand against cruelty anda stand for clean air and clean rivers. To be a vegetarian in high school is especiallycommendable because so many young people want to go along with the crowd.Randon and Sierra are happy to explain their choices and to practice patience asthey teach others the countless good reasons they have to be different.
l e t t e r sVRG’s MEMORIALAND HONORARYGIFT PROGRAMHow often have you wanted tomake a gift in honor of a lovedone or friend but weren’t surewhich charities are vegetarianfriendly,pro-environmental, orpro-animal rights? Please rememberThe Vegetarian ResourceGroup. You can make a gift inmemory of a loved one or as aliving tribute to honor someoneyou care about on a special occasion,such as a wedding or birth.We’ll send an acknowledgementto you and to the recipient(s) youchoose. Your gift will supporteducational outreach programsand help promote vegetarianism.Memorials & Honorary GiftsIn memory of:In honor of:Please send acknowledgement to:Name:Address:My name and address:Name:Address:Make checks payable to The VegetarianResource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore,MD 21203.Special thanks to Melanie Campbell, LauriCaplan, Avi Carter, and Jenny Saccenti forsending acknowledgement letters to thestudents who applied to VRG’s annualscholarship competition for graduatinghigh school seniors.Also, special thanks to Ralph Estevez for doinga vegan cooking demo at the RichmondVegetarian Festival in Virginia earlier this year.Veggie Burger andDog Fans Speak OutAbout Recent ArticleIn response to the VJ’s Guideto Veggie Burgers and Dogsin Issue 2, 2008:Great review of vegan burgersand dogs! I’ve been eating theMorningstar Farms Grillers forquite a while—they’re great whenmy husband barbecues them onthe grill. (Segregated, of course,from his hamburgers!) I’ve onlytried the Lightlife Smart Dogsand Yves Tofu Dogs, and I’mnot very impressed with either,though I still eat them! I’ll haveto take your suggestion and trythe Tofurky Chipotle Franks.Love your magazine and lovesharing it with my daughter, whois slowly adopting better habits asshe is getting older!Peggy Z., via e-mailFirst, how could you have missedMorningstar’s hot dog? It is availablein the stores I go to, and it ismy favorite hot dog. I also recommendtrying Baco’s sausage. It isgreat as an alternative to a hot dog.Also, how could you run thisarticle and leave out a tasting test?Yes, I want to know a ranking ofsodium and fat. In fact, I wantLetters to the Editors can be sent to: Vegetarian Journal, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD21203. You may also e-mail your letters to vrg@vrg.org.Coming in the Next Issue:not just those that are lowest insodium and fat but a completeranking since you obviously haveit. Don’t throw away data!
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l e t t e r sVRG’s MEMORIALAND HONORARYGIFT PROGRAMHow often have you wanted tomake a gift in h<strong>on</strong>or of a loved<strong>on</strong>e or friend but weren’t surewhich charities are vegetarianfriendly,pro-envir<strong>on</strong>mental, orpro-animal rights? Please rememberThe Vegetarian ResourceGroup. You can make a gift inmemory of a loved <strong>on</strong>e or as aliving tribute to h<strong>on</strong>or some<strong>on</strong>eyou care about <strong>on</strong> a special occasi<strong>on</strong>,such as a wedding or birth.We’ll send an acknowledgementto you and to the recipient(s) youchoose. Your gift will supporteducati<strong>on</strong>al outreach programsand help promote vegetarianism.Memorials & H<strong>on</strong>orary GiftsIn memory of:In h<strong>on</strong>or of:Please send acknowledgement to:Name:Address:My name and address:Name:Address:Make checks payable to The VegetarianResource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore,MD 21203.Special thanks to Melanie Campbell, LauriCaplan, Avi Carter, and Jenny Saccenti <strong>for</strong>sending acknowledgement letters to thestudents who applied to VRG’s annualscholarship competiti<strong>on</strong> <strong>for</strong> graduatinghigh school seniors.Also, special thanks to Ralph Estevez <strong>for</strong> doinga vegan cooking demo at the Richm<strong>on</strong>dVegetarian Festival in Virginia earlier this year.Veggie Burger andDog Fans Speak OutAbout Recent ArticleIn resp<strong>on</strong>se to the VJ’s Guideto Veggie Burgers and Dogsin Issue 2, 2008:Great review of vegan burgersand dogs! I’ve been eating theMorningstar Farms Grillers <strong>for</strong>quite a while—they’re great whenmy husband barbecues them <strong>on</strong>the grill. (Segregated, of course,from his hamburgers!) I’ve <strong>on</strong>lytried the Lightlife Smart Dogsand Yves Tofu Dogs, and I’mnot very impressed with either,though I still eat them! I’ll haveto take your suggesti<strong>on</strong> and trythe Tofurky Chipotle Franks.Love your magazine and lovesharing it with my daughter, whois slowly adopting better habits asshe is getting older!Peggy Z., via e-mailFirst, how could you have missedMorningstar’s hot dog? It is availablein the stores I go to, and it ismy favorite hot dog. I also recommendtrying Baco’s sausage. It isgreat as an alternative to a hot dog.Also, how could you run thisarticle and leave out a tasting test?Yes, I want to know a ranking ofsodium and fat. In fact, I wantLetters to the Editors can be sent to: Vegetarian Journal, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD21203. You may also e-mail your letters to vrg@vrg.org.Coming in the Next Issue:not just those that are lowest insodium and fat but a completeranking since you obviously haveit. D<strong>on</strong>’t throw away data! <str<strong>on</strong>g>An</str<strong>on</strong>g>dI would choose a dog and burgerbased <strong>on</strong> not <strong>on</strong>ly sodium andfat but also taste.Finally, d<strong>on</strong>’t compare themto meat-based alternatives, justam<strong>on</strong>g each other.Louis F., via e-mailEditor’s Note: Only vegan itemswere reviewed <strong>for</strong> this article.Morningstar Farms’ America’sOriginal Veggie Dog ® Links,Veggie Corn Dogs, and MiniVeggie Corn Dogs c<strong>on</strong>tain dairyderivatives and egg whites.A Texas-Sized ThankYou <strong>for</strong> The VRG!Thank you so much <strong>for</strong> all ofthe great materials that you sentto us <strong>for</strong> Earth Day, at no charge!We had a very successful day, withmuch interest in our organizati<strong>on</strong>and the literature you provided.It’s w<strong>on</strong>derful to have the supportof organizati<strong>on</strong>s such as yoursto help promote an animal- andearth-friendly lifestyle. In appreciati<strong>on</strong>,we would like to make ad<strong>on</strong>ati<strong>on</strong> to your organizati<strong>on</strong>.San <str<strong>on</strong>g>An</str<strong>on</strong>g>t<strong>on</strong>io Vegetarian SocietyWEEKEND BRUNCH IDEASPlus: The Vegetarian Soluti<strong>on</strong> to Water Polluti<strong>on</strong>,Cooking with Cornmeal, and more!VEGETARIAN JOURNAL Issue Four 2008 5