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Birth Contorl
Looking for potential business partner in Boston
cravings!
Can't eat bread - HELP!!!!
Veganism saved my life
Veggie Help 4 All!!
Newbie to the Veggie Life
jello
Beans
Vegetarian cooking schools
recipes
FUNNY FUNNY
Tofurky Gravy
free Xmas veg Cookery demo
Organic, vegetarian resturant +delivery in catskills!!!!!
asian vege recipes
Vegan Advent Calendar
BAN Ebay seller selling "ROADKILL" fur Jacket
vegan
Vegetarian Thanksgiving
vegan or vegetarian pet foods?
looking for non-leather biker wallet
temporary needed free guest house
Pot Belly
eggs
title
sustaining and adding lean muscle mass on a vegan diet
family issues with vegetarianism
Pesco
Re:Erin's response
Breakfast Question 4 Shay
The Milk, Chees and Butter Situation
KOMBU NOODLE
Quorn Wars
New Vegan Bulletin Board in NY
Herpes and Vegetarianism- A VERY BAD COMBINATION!!!!
KOMBU SEAWEED NOODLE
essay on different types of vegetarianism, Reply soon!

Subject: Birth Contorl

Does anyone know which birth control pills are vegetarian friendly? I know diane is cause I used to take it but I am looking for a new one since it wasn't too effective in cleaning up my acne. Thanks!
Fri Dec 13 01:56:43 2002 GMT

Subject: Looking for potential business partner in Boston

to open a vegetarian cafe or restaurant. Just thinking about it now, send a message if you are a vegetarian chef in the Boston area and interested in chatting.
Wed Dec 11 20:43:27 2002 GMT

Subject: cravings!

hi everyone! i'm 13, i've been vegetarian for about 2 years and vegan for the last 6 months. Lately (past few weeks) the food i'm eating is getting ridiculous. i usually just eat what i feel like, if i have an urge for an orange i assume i'm low on calcium, eat one or two, and feel better, stuff like that. but recently i've been into seeds and nuts, at first it seemed normal, but after eating a lot of different legumes i still had a mad craving. BUT i also have a history of mood disorders and have been extremely depressed for a while, and i cant figure out if this protein fetish thing is related to that or if i'm actually needing MORE protein or oils or something, any suggestions of what i should do would be great... all ive eaten for the past 36 hours is peanuts...
Tue Dec 10 17:26:57 2002 GMT

Subject: Can't eat bread - HELP!!!!

I have been an off again/on again vegan for a few years - usually because I can't get enough protein and have had medical problems. I am finally at a stable point where I can be assured of buying and eating the protein I need, and am going back to the vegan lifestyle. My problem is that I can't eat bread products anymore - something in the dough or the process of making it is causing me to have horrible heartburn and indigestion - and medicine hasn't helped it. I have been bread-free for a week, but looking at many of the sample menus on this website, I can see that grains are an important part of the vegan food pyramid. Any suggestions? I am sure that there is some type of bread I can eat - but I'm a little nervous about the procedure. Any one have any ideas? thanks!

teri
Tue Dec 10 14:08:22 2002 GMT

Subject: Veganism saved my life

I became a vegan seven years ago. I had a major health problem with no insurance and little trust in western medications. I turned to my locale health store. I did a self diagnosis and have God given talent for this. I had a bad kidney infection and over load of toxin from all the crape I ate for over thirty years. I have now become more healthy at age forty then when I was twenty. I have complete blood flow to my fingers and do not have cold hands from cold weather and feel like I will live to 104 years old now. Change for your person health not for any other reason it is you that matters. It will bring good karma to you and to all of Gods creatures. Doctor Jason The viking Halvorsen P.S. If any one needs help please e-mail me.
Fri Dec 6 18:38:50 2002 GMT

Subject: Veggie Help 4 All!!

Hi, I don't know how often or how fast people respond to messages posted here, but I just thought I would post my Web Site email on here. Anyone can feel free to write to me at the above email address, and I will respond within 2 days max. I have been a Lacto-Vegetarian for over 3 years, did Vegan for 3 months. I am interested in all aspects of health, including physical, emotional, etc.

Feel free to browse through my site. I have pages on Vegetarianism, a few fave recipes, the ever wonderful natural line of Burt's Bees, personal favorites regarding natural health remedies, plus other fun things. :)

Site Address: www.msnusers.com/Fairchik

There is a list of things on the left-click on 'Main Page', then click on what looks of some interest to you in the 'My Hobbies' list.

So, if you have a question that you need to have answered ASAP, please drop me a line! I love to be of service to those in need.

*I don't claim to be licensed in health in any sort of way, nor do I guarantee that my advice/information will be 'right'. It will be based on what I have read in the health field for the last several years.*

Thanks, and have a wonderful holiday!!

Sincerely, yours in health, Erin
Wed Dec 4 09:05:26 2002 GMT

Subject: Newbie to the Veggie Life

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on becoming a vegetarian. I am really excited about this decision and would love any kind of guidance. Please reply to me with any advice, recipes, or places or things to eat out. Thanks! -Christina
Tue Dec 3 03:06:20 2002 GMT

Subject: jello

i am making a recipe that calls for raspberry flavored jello--does anyone know of a vegetarian alternative?
Wed Nov 27 19:48:05 2002 GMT

Subject: Beans

Hello my name is Violet and I want to become a vegetarian but I have one doubt. I don't eat peanuts, peas, nuts, almonds, black beans, etc. If I take the meat out of my meals and also don't eat beans, etc., would this affect my health in some way? Thanks
Wed Nov 27 13:55:46 2002 GMT

Subject: Vegetarian cooking schools

I am wondering if anyone knows of completely vegetarian cookings schools. I have found one in Colorado and one in New York. Are there any at all in California or possibly Chicago?
Tue Nov 26 20:29:36 2002 GMT

Subject: recipes

My husband needs to loose a lot of weight because of a heart condition. Dr. told me to cook lots of vegetables. He said to steam them. I need the names of a few good cook books. I am looking for basic things, nothing fancy, just new things we haven't tried. I am handicap and cannot walk well so I thought if I had a few book titles to look for before I go to book store it would make it easier for me. I am looking for good soup recipes too, I think a cup of soup before each meal will help fill up a person or between meals maybe. Just need help. Thanks, Nadine
Tue Nov 26 15:47:45 2002 GMT

Subject: FUNNY FUNNY

You should all check out this spoof on the meat industry. Its cute, only takes about 30 seconds to load. http://www.markfiore.com/animation/meat.html CHECK IT OUT! -LINDS
Sat Nov 23 04:29:48 2002 GMT

Subject: Tofurky Gravy

Both my daughters are Veggies, so for Thanksgiving, along with the usual tofurky, I make gravy out of cream of broccoli or celery soup by adding a touch of poultry seasoning and some Gravy Master to darken it slightly. I have been doing this for years and it is great over the stuffing and potatoes as well. We all enjoy it as it is a less fatty substitute for meat gravy.
Thu Nov 21 17:56:15 2002 GMT

Subject: free Xmas veg Cookery demo

Come along to one of three FREE cookery workshops to promote the “Food & Soul” vegetarian cookbook released earlier this year. Workshops are all 2hrs duration, with a chance to sample the finished food and to check out a Christmas gift bazaar for something a little more unusual … Happening at: Gobal Co-operation House, 65 Pound Lane, NW10 on 23 Nov at 3pm and 3 Dec at 10am; Dudden Hill Community Centre on 1 Dec at 11am. Tel 020 8272 3350 with any queries.
Wed Nov 20 14:02:27 2002 GMT

Subject: Organic, vegetarian resturant +delivery in catskills!!!!!

In December I'm opening an organic vegetarian resturant w/ delivery and catering services. We will also offer Sunday Tai Chi classes, and live food brunch with organic fresh juices. We're located in the Lexington Hotel in Lexington NY. on rt.42. Ski packages available! Call (518)989-6463. Come and join us!---Kaya Chaos, head chef and co-founder of Food for Thought.
Sat Nov 16 19:34:47 2002 GMT

Subject: asian vege recipes

Hi, I found a vegetarian recipe site.It contains variety of vegetarian & vegan recipes. There are many sweet recipes as well. All the recipes are with pictures and clear instructions. It's interesting.

http://ray.cube-web.net/vege/ray/NewFiles/e_index.html
Sat Nov 16 18:32:20 2002 GMT

Subject: Vegan Advent Calendar

Any ideas on where to get the "candy a day" countdown to Christmas calendar in Vegan? Last year I used the regular advent calendar and replaced each candy with a vegan acceptable. Had to use a lot of tape. Thank you!
Sat Nov 16 02:16:42 2002 GMT

Subject: BAN Ebay seller selling "ROADKILL" fur Jacket

Please sign Ebay using your account and tell this seller how you feel about his/her horrific animal cruelty ROADKILL fur jacket: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=981114915
Fri Nov 15 00:59:44 2002 GMT

Subject: vegan

i am considering vegan (already a vegetarian for years now) but find that eating out is difficult since most things vegetarian contain some form of dairy. any suggestions? also, does anyone know of a good vegetarian multi-vitamin to take? please email suggestions. thanks.
Wed Nov 13 21:38:39 2002 GMT

Subject: Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Hi all, Does anyone know of any local vegetarian club or organization that is having a get together for Thanksgiving? I like to go out for dinner on Thanksgiving but all the restaurants around here (Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia) emphasize meat items. Thanks
Tue Nov 12 20:55:58 2002 GMT

Subject: vegan or vegetarian pet foods?

hi- petsmart does offer a petfood thats vegetarian/ allergy formula for dogs. but looking for more brands for variety for my pooches. anyone with any suggestions? thanks-
Tue Nov 12 03:32:37 2002 GMT

Subject: looking for non-leather biker wallet

Hi everyone,

My husband's birthday is coming up and I want to get him a biker wallet. The only online company I can find that has one is Pangea at veganstore.com and they are temporarily out of stock. If anyone knows anyplace, please let me know!

Thanks Emily
Mon Nov 11 05:49:51 2002 GMT

Subject: temporary needed free guest house

I am looking to be near a place called the Gentle Barn but in an close by where it is safe to ride a bike. Where there are no hills. I like to find a part-time place to stay in the Tarzana, Ca. area until I can find away to move to a small island where there are no streets and only lots of fruit and nut trees. And ok to foster a indoor bunny named Taffy. Contact number at this time is (310) 390-3867
Sat Nov 9 16:01:05 2002 GMT

Subject: Pot Belly

I am recently eatting vegetarian foods. The weight lost is happening. Because I am afraid of being hungery I eat a lot. So..I AM losing weight but I have a pot belly by shear volume food. Hmmm...just sharing.
Sat Nov 9 05:30:09 2002 GMT

Subject: eggs

My grandson is a vegetarian and does not eat eggs for ethical reasons. Is it possible that there are eggs produced in a way(with no harm to chickens, etc.)that he would eat? I guess the chickens would have to die a natural death in old age? Cooking the vegetarian diet is not difficult, but the egg thing is a hassle, though I manage to do it.
Fri Nov 8 17:08:44 2002 GMT

Subject: title

I am thinking about vegetarianism, but so far I have stopped eating any type of mammal flesh. I still eat most birds and some fish. I know that means I am not a vegetarian but what am I. Is there a title for my diet. Please email if you know anything about it.
Fri Nov 8 08:54:06 2002 GMT

Subject: sustaining and adding lean muscle mass on a vegan diet

If anyone has any info. on this subject(recipies are also welcome) I would greatly appreciate a reply at ryanhenson@goldsgym.net. I'm a trainer who has a new client of Indian descent, that is vegetarian and wants to add lean muscle mass. Help. This is a daunting task to a person who has little experience with vegan recipies that support a very high athletic activity level, I'd appreciate any info. Thanks Ryan
Thu Nov 7 07:03:59 2002 GMT

Subject: family issues with vegetarianism

Hi, I decided a little bit ago that I wanted to be a vegetarian for a lot of reasons. I am a high school student so I still live with my parents, My family is very into barbecues, and meat on weekends and so I have been holding back from telling them. I just keep saying I'm not hungry or feel sick but I'm tired of lying to them. I really want to tell my family but I am worried about what they will say and if they will be mad. If anyone has been through this situation I would really appreciate their insight and help with how I should aproach this. Thank-you - Mara
Thu Nov 7 05:46:59 2002 GMT

Subject: Pesco

Hi, Yeah, I don't agree w/ that one. But it is found under the different types of Vegetarians out there. I guess we just have to go w/ the flow. Find out more info on Veg Specifics at:

http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101020715/story.html

Then click on: Vegans, Raws and Pescos The many shades of vegetarianism to your left. Take care!

Erin.
Wed Nov 6 05:26:03 2002 GMT

Subject: Re:Erin's response

Wouldn't eating fish make you not a vegetarian as it is a form of meat?
Tue Nov 5 18:55:35 2002 GMT

Subject: Breakfast Question 4 Shay

Hi, Shay, congratulations, first of all, for making the giant step to going vegetarian.

I also decided to go 'cold turkey' on taking meat out of my diet over 3 years ago. I would go to your local health store (fred meyer if you have one, they have a great health section) and check out your choices. There are several flavors for soy milk, soy/veggie cheese, tofu pups, 'deli slices' from yves...have some fun w/ it! If you feel that strongly for the animals, or whatever your personal reason would be for going Vegan, I would still wait about a month to get used to the vegetarian way of life. As to whether you are going to continue eating eggs or not is up to you.

OVO VEGETARIAN-eats eggs LACTO VEGETARIAN-consumes dairy products OVO-LACTO VEGETARIAN-eats both eggs and dairy PESCO VEGETARIAN-eats fish VEGAN-avoids all animal-derived food products

Check out some sites on vegetarianism and ask yourself why it is that you are going Vegetarian. Health? Animals? The planet? Religion? Write down your reasons and take it from there. Good luck and feel free to write again. :)

ps-for breakfast, try a fruit shake w/ soy milk, oatmeal, ceral w/ soy milk, toast and jam,a healthy sandwich, or the new 'veggie burger' at burger king! :)
Tue Nov 5 06:19:28 2002 GMT

Subject: The Milk, Chees and Butter Situation

Okay, I'm officially a vegetarian (11/2/02). But I went to the fridge this morning for breakfast and stopped short. Cereal?, Scrambled Eggs? Boy now what? Should I cut out all of these choices as well to be a true Vegan? Any information would be really terrific! Shay
Mon Nov 4 22:57:27 2002 GMT

Subject: KOMBU NOODLE

fOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE KOMBU NOODLE, I PUT THE WRONG E-MAIL ADRESS IN MY MESSAGE. THE CORRECT E-MAIL AND WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON THE KOMBU NOODLE IS: www.Kombu-noodle.com and Kombunoodle@aol.com
Mon Nov 4 21:45:29 2002 GMT

Subject: Quorn Wars

I found this article to be very interesting. THe good news for us veggies is that apparently we are a big market worth fighting over, so hopefully, we'll have plenty of new, tasty alternatives.... -RB

Forbes Magazine Food Fight Thursday October 24, 6:39 pm ET

Why is a popular--and healthy--meat substitute under such relentless attack? Tony Soprano has nothing on the Center For Science In The Public Interest. Fresh from deep-sixing Olestra, Procter & Gamble's noncaloric fat substitute, it's now trying to whack a popular and healthy meat substitute called Quorn , from U.K.-based Marlow Foods Ltd. , a unit of AstraZeneca . Made from a fungus called "mycoprotein," it's used in 90 imitation beef and chicken products and is Europe's top-selling meat alternative.

ADVERTISEMENT No matter that Quorn received approval from the Food & Drug Administration early this year, after a rigorous five-year process. "This product was cavalierly waved through by the FDA with an alarming lack of curiosity," says the center's executive director, Michael Jacobson, "considering that the FDA knew a study showed that this product would make some people violently sick." It petitioned not only the FDA but also European health agencies to yank all Quorn products.

The British Food Standards Agency rejected the center's petition, noting that confirmed reactions seemed to occur about once per 146,000 mycoprotein customers--a figure, admittedly, supplied by Marlow (NYSE:AZN - News) . But the agency also noted that allergic reactions occur about once in 300 times for soybeans, the prime ingredient in many meat substitutes.

Jacobson wrote in his newsletter that "the only human study of Quorn" Marlow submitted to the FDA "shows nearly 10% of the people who ate Quorn [felt] nauseated"; this was picked up by the Associated Press. Yet, at about the same time, the center sent the FDA a letter noting the agency had evaluated four human studies back in 1999. Jacobson now insists the study he chose "was the only one I knew of at the time." Did he interpret it correctly? The study showed virtually the same symptoms among mycoprotein eaters and a placebo group; its one confirmed reaction in 200 subjects, say the study's authors, probably wasn't related to the food.

Mycoprotein actually seems to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol, raise HDL ("good") cholesterol and lower postmeal appetites, according to Sanford Miller, former FDA director of the Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition.

So what's the CSPI's real beef? Perhaps it can be found in its assertion to the FDA that "considering the plethora of tasty, nutritious meat alternatives on supermarket shelves, there is absolutely no need for [Quorn]." The center has long been a booster of Gardenburger, the moneylosing, substitute-meat maker. The company has returned the favor. In the acknowledgments to his vegan cookbook, Garden Cuisine, Paul Wenner, Gardenburger's chief creative officer, names Mahatma Gandhi, Jacques Cousteau, Rachel Carson--and Michael Jacobson. As its stock began a 74% dive in April, Gardenburger e-mailed food brokers a copy of CSPI's letter to the FDA documenting alleged reactions to Quorn--before the FDA could respond--and speculated that "Quorn's days are numbered." Gardenburger is not getting favorable treatment, the center says.

Still, saving Gardenburger's bacon would be a coup for the center. But neither science nor the public interest would be served.

http://biz.yahoo.com/fo/021024/food_fight_1.html
Mon Nov 4 16:30:04 2002 GMT

Subject: New Vegan Bulletin Board in NY

Here's a place for NY vegan's to share resources: www.yogalifestyle.com/yls
Sun Nov 3 00:15:24 2002 GMT

Subject: Herpes and Vegetarianism- A VERY BAD COMBINATION!!!!

Hi everyone I am new to this site and I hope someone can help me with this problem that I have. You see I was just diagnosed with Herpes a few months ago and every herpes web site I go to says to eat foods high in Lysine and low in arginine, both amino acids. I take Lysine supplements but you would not believe what foods are high in lysine (discourages outbreaks)(meats, cheese, milk, fish) and high in arginine (encourages outbreaks): NUTS, SESAME SEEDS, OATMEAL, WHOLE WHEAT, COCONUT,BRAN, GRITS, FRUIT AND MANY VEGETABLES!!! Well now what should I do? Starve to death? It seems that most every thing I survive on like nuts milks, and grains, AND WELL MOST EVERYTHING A VEGAN SURVIVES ON, is taboo when you are trying to avoid an outbreak or minimize the healing time when you do breakout.!!! Even if I went back to dairy products then what do I survive on fattening cheeses an ice cream? I don't want to comprimise my beliefs but I am slowly drindling away. Any suggestions, advice, would be greatly appreciated. heres hoping for some hope. LaLa
Fri Nov 1 21:22:35 2002 GMT

Subject: KOMBU SEAWEED NOODLE

I just tried a delicious new product called the Kombu seaweed noodle. It is 100% seaweed sligthly cooked, shaped into a noodle and packed in natural seawater. It is all natural with no additives so it is 100% vegetarian with all the health benefits of seaweed (high in calcium and iodine, no gluten, no cholestorol, no fat, flour or eggs and low calorie). You can just rinse and eat hot or cold with any spice, sauce or other ingredients you wish to add. The taste is very mild and takes on the flavor of whatever you put on it. I love it hot with tomato sauce. I found it at the Gourmet Garage in New York City, but you can email kombunooldle@aol.com for other places or check out their website www.kombunoodle.com
Fri Nov 1 18:50:42 2002 GMT

Subject: essay on different types of vegetarianism, Reply soon!

I have to do a classifiction/division essay in my composition class. I am going to describe the differences amoung the types of vegetarians. I'm only on the prewriting part of the project, and I'm having a little trouble. I already know that I can do the paragraph on veganism by describing that they don't eat animal product, why they don't eat them and the substitutes they have for them. The problem I am having is writing enough info for a paragragh for each of the other types of vegetarianism. If you can give me info that will help me, it will be much appreciated. I need this information before I go to school tomorrow.
Fri Nov 1 02:17:30 2002 GMT

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