The VRG's Maryland Newsletter by Laura McGuiness
August, 2015
- A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS
- VEGAN MEALS FOR YOU, PROCEEDS FOR VRG — GREAT SAGE BENEFIT DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 IN MARYLAND
- VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
- VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
- MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- A NIGHT OUT AT GREAT SAGE
- FUNDRAISER FOR BURLEIGH ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- LIQUID EARTH CAFE
- VEGAN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES AT CCBC
- NOMINATIONS FOR VEGAN HERO AWARD
- JOIN IGIVE AND SUPPORT VRG
- MATCHING DONATIONS
- VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
- AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG
- DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
- VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS VEGAN WRAPS AND SALADS, VEGAN PICNICS, SCHOLARSHIPS, SALAD WORKS, AND MORE
- ABOUT VRG
1) A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VRG VOLUNTEERS
We would like to thank the following volunteers for their amazing work this
month on VRG's Vegetarian Restaurant Guide, Outreach Booths, and other projects:
- Matt Baker, R.N.
- Shani Stewart
- Laura McGuiness
- Anne Custer
- Ivy Grob
- Whitney Blomquist
- Carter Merrick
- Colin Hickey-Schiappa
- Eric Sharer, MPH, RD, LDN
- Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D.
- Autumn Burton
- Lily Donofrio
- Casey Brown
- Sage Craven
- Alex Szydelski
- Jon Burrier
You can volunteer for The Vegetarian Resource Group at our office located
in Baltimore, MD, local outreach events or even remotely using your computer
at home. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Nina at [email protected].
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2) VEGAN MEALS FOR YOU, PROCEEDS FOR VRG — GREAT SAGE BENEFIT DAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 IN MARYLAND
Support The Vegetarian Resource Group while enjoying your favorite vegan dishes
from Great Sage! On Sunday, September 27, 2015, Great Sage in Clarksville,
MD will be generously donating 10% of the day's proceeds to VRG. Because of
the tricky weather during our last event, the kind folks at Great Sage have
agreed to host another benefit day for us! Please join us if you can!
You can check out Great Sage's amazing all-vegan menu items here:
[ http://greatsage.com/menu/ ]
Great Sage is located at:
5809 Clarksville Square Drive
Clarksville, MD 21029
and is open 10 AM - 9 PM on Sunday.
Although this will not be a formal group gathering, VRG volunteers will be
available during brunch hours (10 AM - 3 PM) to answer any questions you may
have or to just chat! We will also have copies of the Vegetarian Journal and
literature available for you to take home. We look forward to seeing you and
thank you in advance for your support!
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3) VRG VEGAN RESTAURANT GATHERING - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
SITAR INDIAN RESTAURANT
Network with Vegetarian Resource Group staff, volunteers, and
other dietitians from around the country during the
annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dietitians, VRG members, students, and the public are invited.
Location is near the Lowes Vanderbilt, a FNCE (conference) hotel.
BUFFET MENU:
- Samosa (potato and pea turnover)
- Salad
- Papadum (thin and crispy lentil crackers)
- Roti (whole wheat bread)
- Chutney
- Rice, Tea
- Yellow Dal (lentils)
- Chana Masala (chickpeas)
- Baingan Bhurtha (eggplant)
- Bhindi Masala (okra)
- Vegetable Patia (fresh vegetables with sweet and sour mangoes)
- Fruit
PRICE INCLUDING TAX AND TIP
Payment before September 5, 2015: $25
$30 After September 5.
Refunds only made if we can replace your seat.
To pay, send to
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
call (410) 366-8343 Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, or go to
www.vrg.org/donate and write in the comments
"Nashville Indian dinner" and names of attendees.
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4) VISIT VRG AT THESE OUTREACH BOOTHS
MARYLAND AREA OUTREACH EVENTS
- Vegan SoulFest
- Baltimore, MD
09/19
[ http://www.vegansoulfest.com/ ]
- VRG Benefit Day at Great Sage
- Clarksville, MD
09/27
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/827211950704661/ ]
NATIONAL (OUTSIDE OF MARYLAND AREA) EVENTS:
- DC VegFest
- Washington, DC
10/3
[ http://dcvegfest.com/ ]
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nashville, TN
10/3-10/6
[ http://www.eatrightnashville.org/index.php/category/meetings/ ]
- VRG Vegan Restaurant Gathering
- Nashville, TN
10/4
[ http://www.vrg.org/blog/2015/03/11/vrg-vegan-restaurant-gathering-in-nashville-tennessee/ ]
If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Nina 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.
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5) MARYLAND AREA EVENTS
- VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MEET-UPS IN BALTIMORE, MD
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The Vegetarian Meet-up happens at Mango Grove, located at 8865 Stanford Boulevard,
in Columbia, Maryland 21045, on the first Sunday each month at 12:30 PM. The
Vegan Meet-up takes place at Mr. Chan Szechuan at 1000 Reisterstown Rd. in
Pikesville on the third Wednesday every month at 7 PM. If you are vegan or
vegetarian and would like to eat great food while socializing with others
who share your interests, attend a meet-up!
For more information about EarthSave's Vegan and Vegetarian Baltimore Meet-ups,
- JOIN EARTHSAVE FOR A VEGAN POTLUCK
-
Held on the last Saturday every month at Towson Presbyterian Church, 400 W
Chesapeake Ave. Towson, MD 21204, EarthSave presents a vegan potluck and presentation.
They eat first, make announcements, vote and present awards for their favorite
dishes, and then have a presentation. This month, on August 29 from 6 to 8
PM, there will be the live presentation by Cassandra Herbert on Detox—The
Secret to Weight Loss.
Cassandra Herbert is a holistic nurse psychotherapist, wellness educator,
nutritional coach, and author. Cassandra is creator of Zest and Harmony Counseling,
which supports on-the-go women who would like to release stress and balance
doing with being.
Dinner guests may choose to either bring a dish without animal products (to
serve 8) plus a $5 donation, pay $15 to enjoy dinner and a presentation; or
pay $5 for presentation only. Let us know in advance, if possible, if you
plan to pay for dinner rather than bring a dish. RSVP by calling 410-252-3043,
or emailing [email protected].
- BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS' MONTHLY MEETUP
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Vegan Drinks will be hosting their monthly event on August 23rd from noon
to 4 PM at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary, located at 3950 White Rose Way,
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042.
Tickets need to be bought ahead of time, and can be purchased at:
[ http://burleighmanorretreat.org/upcoming-events/open-house-wine-cheese-tasting ]
To RSVP, please visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreVeganDrinks ]
or
e-mail [email protected]
For more information about Vegan Drinks, visit:
- OPEN THE CAGES ALLIANCE
-
Saturday August 8th, 1:00-3:00 PM at Urban Business Center
Prisoner Letter Writing
Come enjoy some vegan snacks and good company, and write to those
imprisoned fighting for animal liberation. The Urban Business Center is located
at 1200 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21223.
Saturday September 19th, 12:00–6:00 PM - OTCA Table at Vegan Soul Fest!
www.VeganSoulFest.com
A celebration of culture and vegan living! Baltimore
City Community College (BCCC), 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD
Saturday September 26th, 1:00-3:00 PM at Urban Business Center
Eating for Life Workshop
OTCA in conjunction with PEP Foods Inc presents an Eating for
Life Workshop. This will be a Vegan Cooking Demonstration where guest chefs
will show us how to make vegan dishes that mimic the taste, mouthfeel and
total experience of traditional favorites. The Urban Business Center is located
at 1200 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21223.
Saturday October 24th, 2:30-4:30 PM at Herring Run Library
Vegan Men’s
Discussion (Back by popular demand!)
Do male-identified vegans face particular
challenges and pressures in a not-yet-vegan world? This is an opportunity
for male-identified vegans to come together and talk about it. The Herring
Run Library is located at 3801 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213.
- DINEKIND
-
Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based
diet. On the first Friday of each month at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel
Air, Maryland, everybody enjoys a plant-based dinner followed by socializing
and information sharing (such as a guest speaker, demonstration, or movie).
The members potluck begins at 6:30 and the presentation starts one hour later.
Monthly activities include a members plant-based potluck, promoting Meatless
Mondays and featuring a weekly recipe, staffing tables at events for health,
animal welfare, and the environment, creating a Harford County veg-friendly
dining guide, Plant-based professionals guide, movie nights/book discussions,
and visits to places such as restaurants and animal shelters. This month,
the meeting will be: Vegetarian Veterinarian.
For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]
- MARYLANDVEGEVENTS.COM
- Marylandvegevents.com is a one stop calendar site for all MD/DC vegan and
vegetarian events. If you are looking to network, socialize, and/or engage
in social activism you will find plenty of opportunities here. Whether you
are vegan, vegetarian, or interested in trying vegetarianism/veganism, you
will find many exciting and fulfilling events.
- FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS
-
This group is for those interested in trying or for those already committed
to a whole food, plant based diet with none or very little oil, salt, or refined
sugar. There is a monthly potluck where we sample delicious and healthy dishes,
share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Please bring a dish to serve 8-10 along with a copy of your recipe or ingredients
list with your name included so others can identify who made each dish. The
dishes should serve 8-10 and must be entirely plant-based (vegan) as well
as low or entirely void of refined sugar, salt, and oil. Contributions of
$3/person are appreciated to cover the cost of fees, room rental, and supplies.
This month, the group will be meeting Sunday, August 30 at Orthodox Church
of St. Matthew (located at: 7271 Eden Brook Dr., Columbia, MD).
For more information, visit:
[ http://www.meetup.com/Columbia-MD-Forks-Over-Knives-Meetup/ ]
- PLANT-BASED PREVENTION OF DISEASE (P-POD) CONFERENCE
-
September 11-13, 2015, Raleigh NC (6PM Friday to 12:55 PM Sunday, followed
by vegan farewell luncheon)
This conference is an evidence-based look at how eating choices may reduce
the risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases,
and how practitioners may promote health-supporting behavior change. The meeting
consists of a collaboration of nonprofits, accepting no funding, support,
influence or control from any commercial sources. The get-together is an extremely
affordable continuing education conference for health professionals that also
enthusiastically welcomes students and the general public.
Speaking, there will be 19 researchers, clinicians, and educator, whose photos
and bios are at:
[ http://preventionofdisease.org/speakers-2015 ]
A Beautiful Photo Gallery from the 2014 Conference:
[ http://preventionofdisease.org/photography/ ]
- MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES
-
Taking place on Sunday, Septempber 27, 2015 from 10AM to 1PM in Fairfax Station,
VA, is a cooking class all about beans and grains!
No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people;
$50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic
food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available
for purchase.
Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Make
checks payable to Mimi Clark and mail to
9302 Hallston Ct.
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two
hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation
if minimum enrollment is not met.
Check website for monthly class updates:
[ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]
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6) A NIGHT OUT AT GREAT SAGE
BY IVY GROB
If everyone had a dinner like I had at Great Sage, I have no doubt that the
entire world would become vegan immediately. Great Sage is an all vegan and
organic gourmet restaurant located in Clarksville, MD; just a quick hop away
from Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Frederick and worth every second of the
drive. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, with no need to dress over
the top to match the menu items. The décor is impressive and serene, with
even the patio dining area decorated with gorgeous plants and flowers. Everything
on the menu sounded too good to be true, and I was filled with what my sister
calls the “vegan disease” of going to an all vegan restaurant and wanting
to try too many things that you end up not knowing where to begin. The final
decision was the Hearts of Palm “Crab Cake” for me, and the French Onion
Lentil Burger and Sabrosa Tacos for my aunt, Cassie, and my boyfriend, Justin.
Also ordered was a Watermelon Mojito for Cassie and a Pierogie Quesadilla
to split. I was delighted at first glance of our appetizer. The quesadilla
was filled with sweet potatoes and sauerkraut and grilled to perfection, an
unlikely combination that turned out incredible. I had high hopes that our
entrees would be just as good, and I was not disappointed. The “Crab Cake”
was hearty and the fibrous texture of the palm hearts was complimented by
the smooth tangy sauce and arugula garnish on top. The other meals were just
as delicious if not better, especially the Warmed Potato Salad that came with
the Lentil Burger. The presentation of the food alone was beautiful and every
bite far exceeded all expectations. Even though we were all stuffed, we had
to order dessert. The Sin Tres Leche and Petite Coconut Lime Pie Pudding truly
were the cherry on top for the entire meal. Both were decadent and rich, and
satisfying enough to scrape the strawberry sauce off the plate. I was blown
away by my entire experience at Great Sage, a restaurant that proves with
great food and good company, you can make veganism gourmet.
For info on Great Sage see [ http://greatsage.com/ ]
For information about other vegetarian restaurants, see
[ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ]
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7) FUNDRAISER FOR BURLEIGH ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Help raise funds for Burleigh Animal Sanctuary at the September 26th Bingo
Night. MarylandVegEvents.com and Earthsave Baltimore present this event at
Towson Presbyterian Church. The donation is $10 for those bringing vegan potluck
dishes and $20 for those who don’t. If you do not want to bring a dish,
you need to pay in advance. Each attendee gets 3 board game books for 10 games.
Additional books can be purchased for $5 each. Prizes include: great merchandise,
food products, restaurant gift certificates, and a grand prize of $100-$150.
RSVP at 410-252-3043.
For more information, visit:
[ https://www.facebook.com/events/303616959762257/ ]
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8) LIQUID EARTH CAFE
BY ANNE CUSTER
This weekend I ventured down to Fells Point during the early afternoon to
walk around and check out Liquid Earth Café.
I made the drive and found a place to park after about twenty minutes. I am
still not used to city driving or parking (more on that later.) I made my
way to the café walking along the cobblestone streets. Located a few doors
down from Subway on Aliceanna Street, this quaint café was busy even at that
time in the afternoon. I browsed the menu and placed my order to-go. The service
was very friendly and I didn’t have to wait too long for my food. I sat
at the bar watching the woman make the many orders of juices. It was fascinating
to see the fresh ingredients be pressed to make a delectable, nutritious drink.
Their operation is a well-oiled machine! There were only three people working,
but the café was running smoothly and everyone seemed to be enjoying their
meal.
I ordered the Fruit-Tea juice made with green iced tea, ginger, apple, pear
and lemon. It was quite refreshing and made the wait more enjoyable. Once
my sandwich was ready, I left the café to find a parking ticket tucked under
my windshield wiper. I decided after eating my sandwich that it was worth
the hassle and the hefty fine. I enjoyed a Liquid Earth Club: organic vegan
bacon, field greens, red onions, tomatoes, sprouts, avocado, and Nayonnaise
all neatly stacked on toasted multigrain bread. It was perfect to say the
least. The bacon crunched under the bed of vegetables smothered in creamy
avocado and vegan mayonnaise. I had to wrap the sandwich up and put it in
the backseat to avoid eating it all in the ride back. I wanted to at least
look at it before I completely inhaled my meal.
My lunch at Liquid Earth left me hydrated, satisfied, and provided me with
the sustainable energy I needed for the rest of the day. It left me curious
as to what else was on their menu and what I could try next. I went for the
club at first glance because when I wasn’t a vegan, that was one of my favorite
sandwiches. This beats any sandwich with meat, at least in my humble
opinion. I went on Yelp, a popular site to review and research all types of
businesses, to find out other popular menu options. Apparently, the Filly
Cheese Steak and Rueben are worth going back for and I believe it!
For info on Liquid Earth, see
[ http://www.liquidearth.com/ ]
I found out about Liquid Earth by visiting our restaurant guide. See more
vegan restaurants across the U.S. and Canada at
[ http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ]
.
Written by Anne Custer, VRG Intern
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9) VEGAN CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES AT CCBC
The newest continuing education catalog for Community College of Baltimore
County has two vegan classes available. The first is Artisan Vegan Cheese
Making, which teaches you how to build savory and complex cheese-like flavors
using cashews, sunflowers, nut milks and non-dairy yogurt bases. Meltable
cheeses, mozzarella, truffle camembert, garlicky feta, sundried tomato chevre,
and pub cheese will be featured. The price is $62. It meets at Parkville High
School from 7-9 PM and meets December 2 and 9.
The second is Vegan Cooking for the Holidays, where you can learn how to create
fancy, festive and inspired plant-based menus, many that are soy and gluten-free
and all free of dairy and meat. Whether cooking for yourself or a family member
committed to a different style of eating, this class is for you. Appetizers,
entrees, side dishes, desserts, and cookie exchange recipes will be covered.
The price is $72. It meets at Parkville High School from 7-9 PM on November
4 and 18.
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10) NOMINATIONS FOR VEGAN HERO AWARD
- TWITTER:
-
Know a vegan superhero? Nominate them for the Lisa Shapiro Award via @pollinationproj
[ http://bit.ly/Veganhero ]
Proud to be supporting this years' search for Unsung Vegan Heroes. Nominate
your favorites at
[ http://bit.ly/Veganhero @pollinationproj ]
- FACEBOOK / G+ / LINKED IN:
-
is part of the The Lisa Shapiro Award for Unsung Vegan Heroes in
partnership with @thepollinationproject. Nominations are open now.
[ http://bit.ly/Veganhero ]
Know some vegan superheroes who aren't getting the recognition they deserve?
Nominate them for the Lisa Shapiro Award for Unsung Vegan Heroes.
[ http://bit.ly/Veganhero ]
We will also try to tag you in the comments to our Facebook post so you can
share our post if you prefer.
- INSTAGRAM:
-
To download an IG-sized meme, go to:
[ https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8tY-RsSdag3OS04d2xKelhyRmc ]
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11) JOIN IGIVE AND SUPPORT VRG
Everybody who joins IGIVE shopping to support VRG and tries the iGive Button
through 10/15/15 means a $5 donation for The Vegetarian Resource Group. Go to
[ http://www.iGive.com/VegetarianResourceGroup ]
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12) MATCHING DONATIONS
Don't forget that many employers will match your donation to nonprofits such
as The Vegetarian Resource Group, often up to $5,000. A partial list of employers
that match can be seen here at www.vrg.org/donate by checking "employer to
match" and clicking on "Please Select."
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13) VRG'S YAHOO PARENT'S GROUP
Are you or someone you know raising a vegetarian or vegan child? If so, you
may want to join a network of parents interested in exchanging ideas on various
vegetarian/vegan topics including: finding a vegan summer camp, vegan dining
options at Disney World, what can I pack in my child’s lunchbox, how have
you and your child dealt with the dissection issue in school, can you recommend
a veggie-friendly pediatrician or dietitian, is there a veggie children’s
group in my area, etc.
For more information on this online Yahoo Group see:
[ https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vrgparents/info ]
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14) AMAZON SMILE: PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AND MAKE A DONATION TO VRG
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases
to Vegetarian Resource Group whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at
[ http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1279034 ]
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15) DONATE YOUR CAR TO A GOOD CAUSE
A free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into
a tax deductible donation benefiting The Vegetarian Resource Group. You can
donate online or call 877-999-8322 to make your donation.
Start now by clicking on "Donate Now" below. If you are not ready to donate,
find out about donating your vehicle by browsing all the valuable information
and links on our site at:
[ http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=52127903 ]
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16) BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR FOR VRG
The Vegetarian Resource Group greatly appreciates the support given by our
monthly donors. You can join our monthly giving group with a minimum gift
of just $10 a month by going to 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!
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18) ABOUT VRG
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
at:
[ http://www.vrg.org/journal/) ]
To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter,
please visit:
[
http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]
We are also on Facebook and Twitter!!
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]
Website: [ http://www.vrg.org/ ]
To donate: [ http://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?Action=GC&CID=1565/ ]
Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2015 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.
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