Each issue of Vegetarian Journal includes a column called Scientific Update, which is A Review of Recent Scientific Papers Related to Vegetarianism. In the latest article, Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, covers these topics:

Is There a “Vegetarian” Personality?
Why Do Some People Stop Being Vegetarian or Vegan?
What Do Vegetarians Eat?
Italian Society of Human Nutrition Issues Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets
Biotin – Too Much Can Affect Lab Tests
What Aren’t Adults in the USA Eating? Vegetables and Fruits

To read the entire column, visit:
https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue2/2018_issue2_scientific_update.php

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The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Below are some recent additions. The entire guide can be found here: VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

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:

Amber’s Smoked Vegan
6475 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Located inside Campus Commons Food Court, Amber’s Smoked Vegan’s meats are made in-house! Entrées include BBQ ribs, fried chik’n, dogs, and burgers. Entrées come with a choice of 2 sides and cornbread. Sandwiches and other items also come with 2 side dishes. You can opt to order an entrée with no side dishes. Kid’s meal options are offered.

Kustom Pizza & Subs
11160 Veirs Mill Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Located in Westfield Wheaton Mall in Silver Spring, Kustom Pizza & Subs is now all-vegan, offering not only the subs and pizzas mentioned in the name, but also stromboli, mock chick’n nuggets, pastas, and salads. Delivery is available via UberEATS and GrubHub. Gluten-free pastas and pizza crusts are available, as well as gluten-free mock chick’n.

Meme’s Twisted Potato
3005 Asher Ave. (Rear)
Little Rock, AR 72204
Kids and even companion animals are welcome here! There’s a large backyard, with several tables for customers to sit at. If the heat gets to be too much, cool down with one of the house-made specialty lemonades (offering beet, lavender, and hibiscus flavors). Lunch specials are available from 11-1. Please inform the staff of any allergies, and please be patient, as all foods are made fresh, down to the burger patties themselves.

Neo’s Blender
2895 McFarlane Rd., Bay C, 1st Fl.
Miami, FL 33133
Organic freshness in a cup or bowl can be found right at Neo’s Blender. Green smoothies and Acai bowls made with organic fruits and veggies and all mylks are plant-based. Menu items are available in both kid and grown up sizes. There are twelve (12) flavors of smoothies to choose from including Carrot Cake, Yogi’s Lunch and You are My Sunshine. Acai bowls are spoonable delights requiring two straws and include flavors like Oatmeal Cookie and Peanut Butter Cup Acai. The menu boasts ‘Dirt Stacks’ which are creamy organic ingredients layered with dairy-free granola and in-house “dirt” (concocted from organic cacao, organic dates and other organic treats). ‘Dirt’ selections include Cake Batter and Chocolate Silk.

Pow Pow
1253 H St.
Washington, DC 20002
All meats and milks made in-house! With its burgers and bowls, vegan chicken strips, and vegan cheese sticks, this DC restaurant blends Asian and American flavors for amazing results.

Something Vegan
10000 Riverside Dr.
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Something Vegan offers a variety of dishes that are sure to suit any palate. The restaurant has a variety of veganized Thai dishes like tom yum soup, coconut curry, and pad see ew, as well as some American classics like meatball Bolognese, salads, and cheeseburgers. Even carnivorous customers love the ample amount of meat substitutes available: a choice of soy beef, soy chicken, and tofu are available with all the rice and noodle dishes.

In the most recent issue of Vegetarian Journal, Zel Allen presents recipes for gourmet sandwiches like Bánh Mì, sofritas, eggplant parmesan on sourdough, kabocha tartine, tempeh-bacon Reubens, and much more.

Read the entire article here: Artisan Vegan Sandwich Recipes

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Donut Alliance, 4311 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD 21214; (410) 627-4597
Enjoy vegan donuts in the Hamilton section of Baltimore. Opened June 6, 2018. www.facebook.com/donutalliance

Cinnaholic
727 W. 40th St. (in the Rotunda Shopping Center), Baltimore, MD 21211; (443) 449-7300
Enjoy vegan cinnamon buns in the Hampden section of Baltimore. Opening June 8, 2018. https://locations.cinnaholic.com/us/md/baltimore/727-w-40th-street.html

The latest Vegetarian Journal Vegetarian Action column features Cam MacQueen. Writer Casey Brown describes all the incredible vegan outreach Cam has accomplished during her lifetime so far including now owning an eco-vegan, social justice, solidarity bar called The Block off Biltmore (TBOB) in Asheville, NC.

To read about all of Cam’s vegan activities, see: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue2/2018_issue2_vegetarian_action.php

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The Vegetarian Resource Group Book Catalog offers a wide range of vegan books perfect for preparing warm-weather dishes including:

Grills Gone Vegan
Artisan Vegan Cheese
Plant-Powered Families
Vegan for One
Simply Vegan
Gluten-Free Tips and Tricks for Vegans
Vegan Microwave Cookbook
Vegan Soul Kitchen
Vegan Brunch
Vegan Meals for One or Two
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
The Joy of Vegan Baking
Vegans Know How to Party
The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook
Teff Love
Vegan Seafood: Beyond the Fish Shtick for Vegetarians
More Fabulous Beans
Soups On!
Nona’s Italian Kitchen
Food Allergy Survival Guide
The Natural Vegan Kitchen
Asian Fusion
The Indian Vegan Kitchen
The 4-Ingredient Vegan
The Almond Milk Cookbook
And so many more….

FREE media mail shipping for orders over $30 in the United States only! Inquire about shipping costs outside the USA before placing your order by emailing [email protected].

Visit VRG Book Catalog to order books online and support VRG’s outreach at the same time!

These questions are answered in the Nutrition Hotline column in the latest issue of Vegetarian Journal.

Probiotics are live bacteria and other microorganisms that are thought to have health benefits. In case you’re wondering, bacteria are not classified as plants or as animals but have their own classification. They are called prokaryotes, which means that they are microscopic, single-celled organisms. You may see probiotics featured on the labels of foods like vegan yogurts, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh, and miso. Vegan probiotic supplements are also available in tablet and capsule form.

To find answers to the other questions, you can read the entire pieced here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue2/2018_issue2_nutrition_hotline.php

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We thought we’d share this allergy alert message:

Dough-to-Go of Santa Clara, CA is recalling 20 cases of cookies because they may contain undeclared tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Zoe’s Cookies are manufactured by Dough-to-Go and were sold to a local foodservice distributor and subsequently distributed to their customers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The product is a 4oz vegan tuxedo fudge chocolate cookie that is individually wrapped with the Zoe’s brand name and flavor label on the front and the nutritional information and ingredient listing on the back. These are packed 24 to a case and sold with a product label and production code on the outside container. The UPC number on the cookie label is 044964133404 and the lot code of the cases in question is 222620.

By Casey Brown and Faith Volz

Garlik Vegan Pizza & Dining is a delicious new vegan restaurant in Horse Shoe, North Carolina. This family-owned business “is on a mission to save lives; one meal at a time,” and they are doing this with their appetizing menu selection. After hearing raving reviews from vegans and non-vegans alike, we had to stop by to check this place out!

Garlik Vegan is located about 30 minutes outside of Asheville, NC since the owners noticed a need for more vegan options within their community. The scenery inside of Garlik Vegan is very peaceful and cute, and paintings of farm animals line the walls. In addition, vegan literature is available in the entryway for individuals to pick up if they are interested in learning more about a vegan lifestyle.

We visited Garlik Vegan for dinner and were overwhelmed by the number of choices on the menu since all of the options were 100% vegan. They have appetizers, salads, daily rotating soups, sandwiches, entrées, and build-your-own pizza options. It was hard choosing among the unique selection, which included a chik’n philly cheeze sandwich, a curried chickpea & sweet potato salad, a buffalo tempeh pizza, and more. Ultimately, we decided upon garlik cheezy bread for an appetizer and baked ziti with a side of macaroni & cheeze for an entrée. The cheezy bread was warm and crispy with a thick, creamy cashew cheese spread on top. The baked ziti was prepared with a delicious red sauce (although garlik butter sauce is also an option) with vegan cheeze melted throughout. We devoured our meals and were amazed at how incredible they tasted.

We did not stop there. After finishing our appetizer and entrées, we ordered a slice of carrot cake and a frosted raspberry scone. This decision was equally as difficult to make since all of the desserts sounded amazing. The other options included a variety of raw cheezecake flavors and cookies. The carrot cake was moist and topped with a white glaze that added the perfect amount of sweetness. The raspberry scone had a crispier texture and was topped with a delicious, sweet, and thick frosting. We were full after finishing both of these desserts but got double chocolate chip cookies to go. We didn’t make it far before trying these soft and rich cookies, which are the perfect dessert for all chocolate-lovers.

In addition to all of the delicious meals and desserts that they offer, Garlik Vegan also has a wide variety of beverages. These include tea, coffee, kombucha, beer, wine, cider, and a variety of smoothies. The smoothie flavors include chocolate, strawberry, spinach, and avocado, so there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Our waitress was very attentive and friendly, offering us great menu suggestions (which did not disappoint!). The owner, Christine, also came out towards the end of our meal to see how everything was. It meant a lot to us that she took time out of her busy schedule to introduce herself and converse with us. We were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff and would return to this restaurant based on the amazing customer service alone.

Not only does Garlik Vegan have incredible meals and staff, but they also hold a variety of events at their restaurant. In the past, they’ve held an interactive event on how to roll your own vegan sushi. This fun lesson demonstrated various sushi rolling techniques and discussed necessary supplies and ingredients. In addition, everyone was able to enjoy a sushi dinner that they can proudly say they prepared on their own. They’ve also held a presentation which discussed how to incorporate more plant-foods into your diet. This event focused on the benefits of eating more plant-based foods, which include reducing your carbon footprint, improving your health, and lessening animal suffering. Another presentation they have held is focused on how to get essential nutrients on a plant-based diet. These presentations are held over dinner to make for an educational and enjoyable evening.

We had a wonderful experience dining at Garlik Vegan and will definitely be back again. We hope to attend some of their upcoming events and try many of the other items on their menu!

For more information on this restaurant see:
https://www.garlikvegan.com/restaurant

To see The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Guide to Veggie Restaurants in the USA and Canada, visit: VRG Online Veggie Restaurant Guide

The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at BUSBOYS AND POETS in Washington, DC (About three blocks from the DC Convention Center) on Sunday, October 21, 2018 during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet VRG advisors Reed Mangels PhD RD, Catherine Conway MS RD, Mark Rifkin, MS RD, Debra Wasserman, Charles Stahler, and vegetarian dietitians from around the country. All are welcome.

MENU
APPETIZERS:
BBQ Vegan Chicken Bites
Crispy Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts with shallots, agave vinaigrette)
Tabbouleh (Quinoa, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice)
ENTRÉE: Beans and Wild Rice (black beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo)
DESSERT: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fountain Drinks and Iced Tea included

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