Special thanks to VRG’s Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD for updating The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Vegan Food Guide. This is an extremely useful reference tool for vegans!

See: Vegan Food Guide

If you are a Federal government employee, you can support The Vegetarian Resource Group through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Look for us under Health & Medical Research Charities of America.

Please also remember The Vegetarian Resource Group in other workplace fund drives, matching gifts, etc. See http://www.vrg.org/support.htm for other ways you can donate to VRG.
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Digital Story: Fishing
By Ivan Lashinsky

I was depressed whenever I looked down at my plate and saw the corpse of something that used to be alive. I do not want any flame to be extinguished in order to fuel my own fire. See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZkWGEJSEc&feature=youtu.be

The deadline for the next VRG video contest is July 15, 2019
See: VRG Video Contest

View winners of the video contest at:
http://www.vrg.org/veg_videos

For information about VRG’s College Scholarship Contest (One $10,000, two $5,000 awards), see: VRG Scholarship Contest

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships, donate at www.vrg.org/donate
or The Vegetarian Resource Group, Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203

Video scholarships have been given in honor of W.M. Zahn, who was a great mentor.

With ramen, lasagna, tacos, and mac and cheese, everyone can find something to love at Celesta. This vegan restaurant features daring small plates like Beet Carpaccio and Asian Mushroom Tartare. If that’s not your style, there’s always a vegan turkey club or a buffalo tofu sandwich. Be sure to try the Rosewater Lemonade or one of the house cocktails.

Celesta Restaurant is located at 1978 Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and for brunch on Sunday. They are closed Monday. For more information on this restaurant see: https://www.celesta.restaurant/ or https://www.facebook.com/celestamke/

According to CNN, Senator Ted Cruz said liberals want to turn the state of Texas blue. “They want us to be just like California, right down to tofu and silicon and dyed hair.” Cruz added that his wife, Heidi Cruz, was “a California vegetarian.”

Whether you are blue, red, or green, for information on over 120 completely vegetarian or vegan places to eat in Texas, see Veggie Restaurants in Texas

Whole Kids Foundation: School Garden Grant Program
The Whole Kids Foundation is dedicated to supporting schools and inspiring families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness. The Foundation’s School Garden Grant Program provides support for edible gardens at K-12 schools in the U.S. and Canada. These grants of $2,000 are awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations working in partnership with schools. Consideration is given to new or existing garden projects at any stage of development that help children engage with fresh fruits and vegetables. Applications are due October 15, 2018 for both U.S. and Canadian projects. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the program:
https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/landing-pages/school-gardens-landing

Each issue of Vegetarian Journal has a column titled Scientific Update. In our recent issue, topics covered include:

Prostate Cancer and Alpha-Linolenic Acid: An Update
Bean Biofortification
Medication Use and Cancer Screening Practices of Vegetarians and Meat Eaters
Italian Vegetarian Food Guide Includes Information for Pregnant and Lactating Women

If you are interested in reading previous Scientific Updates that we’ve run in Vegetarian Journal over the years, be sure to visit our website here:
http://www.vrg.org/journal/ScientificDepartment.htm

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Have you ever wished that your local school offered vegan food? If so, you will find a very helpful article authored by Amy Hamlin in the latest Vegetarian Journal titled “Getting Vegan Food into Schools.” As Amy states, “Despite the updated school meal standards that began in 2012 and the updated snack standards that began in 2014, schools are still full of unhealthful food.” She then goes on to explain in detail how you can work with your local school to add vegan options.

The article can be found here:
https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue3/2018_issue3_elementary_schools.php

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Move over Baltimore, Philadelphia, PA is now offering a Vegan Restaurant Week September 16-22, 2018. A portion of the proceeds from the week will be donated to the Peace Advocacy Network http://www.peaceadvocacynetwork.org/, a Philadelphia-based organization that supports people in their journey toward a peaceful, vegan lifestyle.

For information on which Philly restaurants are participating, see:
https://www.phillyvrw.com/
https://www.facebook.com/phillyveganrestaurantweek/

What can you do with cucumbers besides slicing them for a salad? Chef Nancy Berkoff shares some suggestions in Vegetarian Journal including puréeing cucumbers in a blender or food processor, mixing them with lime juice, and adding chili powder if you like. Freeze the mixture as ice cubes for beverages or white wine, or use it as a refreshing sorbet or individual popsicles.

You can read the entire article here:
https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue3/2018_issue3_cooking_tips.php

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