Expected at the Pennsylvania schools are truckloads of sliced ham, pulled pork, and Pork Picnic for further processing into pork patties. The PA State Department of Agriculture will be distributing the products.
Posted on
September 04, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
By Autumn Hengen, Vegetarian Resource Group Intern
Taking the best care of your body is important
before a big race, meet, or game. What you eat the night before will affect how
you feel the day of the competition, including how much energy you have. You
should plan ahead and consider what works best for you as an athlete.
Some people think they should fill-up on pasta,
but it isn’t necessary to carb load. It is important to refrain from eating
anything that may cause stomach distress. Many athletes prefer to stick to
foods they already know their stomach can handle during a workout.
Experimenting with new recipes may work best on days when you have a light
workout, and use these times to add variety to your menus.
Athletes may have different nutrient requirements
based on their sport and goals. Teens need calories for energy as well as
growth. For more help, consult with your doctor or coach.
What should you consider when
hosting a team dinner? What is the best way to fuel your non-vegan teammates
the night before an event? Use ingredients that are familiar to everyone. You
can set out vegetables, beans, and dressings separately and let guests be
creative in building their own salads. Cooked grains or potatoes are good
additions for more calories. Or offer pasta and several different veggie sauces.
It may be best to avoid oily or greasy foods, as they take longer to digest and
could cause stomach problems during a competition.
In my personal experience, my high performance teammates
already avoid dairy the day before a meet, so they would be happy to find these
vegan-friendly dishes. But steer clear of anything too acidic, as it can lead
to indigestion and heartburn, and be especially careful about salad dressings.
Offer different options so that everyone has something they know sits well
through the competition, even when it comes to beverages. If you are nervous
about what to have, ask your teammates or coaches ahead of time. You should
always be thinking about hydration and keeping water readily available. Always
follow the basic rules of food safety to prevent anyone from getting sick.
Sharing a meal, along with the time spent hanging out
and motivating each other, are all important to having a successful competition
day!
The contents of this posting, our website, 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 best judgment
about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or
confirmation on your own.
Posted on
September 03, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
The Vegetarian Resource Group has been approved for inclusion in the Federal Government CFC charity list. The CFC code number is 10601. If you are a Federal worker, we appreciate your support. If you are not a federal government worker, you can support our veg outreach and education in your workplace campaign. For some workplaces that do matching donations, see: www.vrg.org/donate
“When school starts on Sept. 3, students in Portland in grades pre-k to 5th grade will find a vegan hot lunch option every day in the cafeteria at the district’s 10 elementary schools. Choices include vegan burgers, falafel, and kung pao tofu. The vegan options replace the cold vegetarian lunches that had been offered since 2011.”
Posted on
September 02, 2019 by
The VRG Blog Editor
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In the USA, Labor Day (September 2nd this year) means summertime is winding down and kids are going back to school. Labor Day weekend is also a time that many families grill outdoors. Here are two articles offering fantastic vegan grilling recipes such as Lime and Chili Beef “Steaks,” Vietnamese “Beef” Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Curried Barbecue Tempeh, Grilled Asparagus Japanese-Style, Grilled Sweet Peaches, and more:
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The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to
Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan
restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php
To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate
Here are some new additions to VRG’s
guide:
Arlee’s Raw Blends
246 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542
Arlee’s is a juice bar with plenty to
choose from, and not just juices! There are kale salads, collard wraps, granolas,
and cereals for those seeking solids. If that sounds too healthy, they also
have pizza, truffles, and cheesecake (whole or by the slice).
Frankie’s Espresso Bar
Nova Scotia, Canada
Frankie’s Espresso Bar is a vegan café on the go in an old
fire truck! As with all food trucks, follow them on social media to keep up
with their whereabouts and hours. Find them on Instagram @frankiethefiretruck.
The offerings are simple, including espressos and cappuccinos with a variety of
plant-based milks, as well as vegan and gluten-free pastries to go with them.
Garden Grill
7550 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Ste. 8, Las
Vegas, NV 89128
After five years of owning a food
stall, the owners of Garden Grill have opened a restaurant in Las Vegas. Their
menu has expanded from a few taco choices with a couple of dessert options to
multiple tacos and sandwiches, and a rotating menu of different soft serve
flavors. It’s not uncommon to see vegan restaurants that have a limited menu,
but Garden Grill seems to be constantly updating their menus with new options,
making vegan diets easier without compromising flavor. Customers rave about
their country fried chicken and strawberry soft serve, so stop by and give it a
try!
Izzy Rose
214 Greene Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238
If you love the look and ambience of
a cozy courtyard and want to dine among giant elephant ears and a variety of
other tropical plants, this is your spot! For those who prefer to stay away
from the elements, there is plenty of indoor seating. Izzy Rose is inspired by
Mexican flavors and serves some delicious street food and unique cocktails. If
you are a yoga buff, then the “Sun Salutation”, a gin and coconut cream
cocktail with a touch of turmeric and lemon, may catch your attention. The corn
cup filled with healthful goodness of sun-gold, yellow corn, served with vegan
sour cream which adds a tad of decadence and the spicy ending note from the
jalapenos, can be a great starter. Follow this up with the “Been there, done
that” tacos as main course served with vegan mozzarella cheese to soothe your
flared-up taste buds from the earlier appetizer. Finally, order the cake slice
from the selective dessert menu to sing a sweet lullaby to your palate and to
your soul! All-in-all, Izzy Rose is a perfect combination of ambience with great
music and flavorful eats! Side note that you reserve a lot of time for this
experience; service is slower than the standard times we are used to.
Petisco Vegano
189 E. Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Petisco Vegano is the veganized
reincarnation of Café Petisco. It’s easy to dine with compassion when the lox
is carrot, the eggs are tofu, and the burger is Beyond. With an eclectic menu
with options ranging from shwarma to enchiladas, there’s got to be something
for everyone here.
The Garden Cafe & Juice Co.
519 NW Colorado Ave., Bend, OR 97703
The Garden Cafe & Juice Co. is a
small cafe offering organic vegan dishes. Although they specialize mainly in
juices and salads, they frequently update their specials with different types
of sandwiches, soups, popsicles, and other treats. If you’re in the area, stop
by this warm and welcoming cafe to meet the owners and enjoy one of their
famous salads and one of their famous truffles for dessert.
The Vegetable Express
Boulder, CO
The Vegetable Express is a vegan food
truck in the greater Boulder, CO area.
Common options in the past have included Philly subs, seitan wings,
spicy cauliflower bites, vegan mozzarella sticks, and more. Like any food
truck, The Vegetable Express often changes hours and location, so in addition
to Facebook, follow them on Twitter @TheVegExpress or on Instagram
@thevegetableexpress to keep up!
With Love Co.
8705 Harford Rd., Parkville, MD 21234
Enjoy fresh juices and smoothies
along with soup, salads, raw veggie lasagna, lentil burgers, raw cheezecake,
and more.
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