Nutrition Hotline: Vegan Diets and Risk of Hip Fracture
In the latest issue of Vegan Journal, Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, answers the question: I’ve seen headlines about vegan diets…
Carbon Footprints vs. Water Footprints
If you’re vegan for the environment, should water footprints or carbon footprints of food matter more to you? VRG’s Research…
USDA Issues Revisions to Child Nutrition Programs
By Reed Mangels, PhD, RD The USDA administers programs related to children’s nutrition including the National School Lunch Program, School…
Enjoy Strawberries!
Each issue of Vegan Journal features a column called Vegan Cooking Tips by Chef Nancy Berkoff. A previous column focused…
WASHINGTON, D.C. STUDENT MARA MCQUIRTER WINS VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP
I was very active in the Veg Society of DC children’s playgroup, which my mother founded in 2010. I helped…
Veggie Options in Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and Other Senior Facilities in the USA
The Vegetarian Resource Group has compiled a list of Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, and Other Senior Facilities…
Academic Programs Focusing on Plant-based or Vegetarian Nutrition
By Reed Mangels, PhD, RD Colleges and universities are taking notice of the growing interest in vegan/vegetarian/plant-based diets. If you’re…
Loyola University Maryland VRG Intern Carolyn Stoller
By Carolyn Stoller, VRG Intern Starting this past January, I began my internship at VRG to fulfill my Environmental Capstone…
Plant-based Dairy Alternatives in the WIC Program
By Reed Mangels, PhD, RD The WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program provides vouchers to purchase specific foods for low-income pregnant…
Vegan Restaurants Added to The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada
The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent…