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

MUST PAY AND RESERVE IN ADVANCE: Send $35 per person (includes tax and tip) with names to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.

Call (410) 366-8343. Or pay at www.vrg.org/donate and write DC Dietitian Dinner in the Comments.

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Photo from Love Life Café

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 Veggie Restaurant Guide

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at:
Donate to The Vegetarian Resource Group

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

American Vegan
612 Vanderbilt Ave., Fl 1
Brooklyn, NY 11238
American Vegan offers a variety of veggie burgers, as well as smoothies, salads, and bowls.

Dar Nabati
333 Lakeshore Rd. E. B
Oakville, ON L6J 1J4 Canada
Dar Nabati is a vegan cafe and market in Oakville, Ontario. From the cafe they offer a variety of hot sandwiches and cold drinks, while from the market you can find products ranging from household cleaning to body care. Most of their baked goods are also gluten free!

Herbivores Café
75-5722 Hanama Pl.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Herbivores Café offers distinct breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, from bagels to veggie burgers to pizzas. Grab and Go meals are also available until about 3 PM daily.

Herbivores Protein Shack
75-5597 Palani Rd.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
A fast food vegan spot focused on protein-rich foods, Herbivores Protein Shack offers a variety of bowls, wraps, and smoothies.

Love Life Café
2616 NW 5th Ave.
Wynwood, FL 33127
Love Life Café offers bowls, burritos, salads, smoothies, and more out at the edge of Wynwood. Various gluten-free options are available too.

New Deal Café
Roosevelt Center
113 Centerway
Greenbelt, MD 20770
New Deal Cafe offers a much different experience from its previous incarnations. What hasn’t changed are the live shows! Follow them on Facebook or Twitter to see who’s on stage. When you’re there, there are a variety of salads, soups, and sandwiches to choose from, including gluten-free options! You might want to start with cauliflower wings, kale Caesar salad, herbed tofu bowl, and a cannoli for dessert. You certainly won’t leave hungry!

New Deli
2524 Pacific Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
New Deli is just that, a new deli from plant-based chef Matthew Kenney. New Deli offers all-vegan, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, while also providing vegan groceries. Catch an ocean breeze as you enjoy your avocado toast on the porch!

Plant Based Coffee Shop
2487 Main St.
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Offers a variety of simple vegan bowls and wraps. They also report on their menu that all items are gluten free! Ask for daily selections of kombucha or cold-brew coffee.

Unburger Grill
22018 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
Unburger Grill is an all-vegan burger shop, which is committed to serving fresh quality food. Burger options include the Sweet BBQ, Southwestern, and the Classic Mushroom Cheese. Side and entrée-sized salads are available too, and the vegan ranch dressing is made in-house.
 

VRG’s Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels, PhD, RD has recently updated information in an article titled Iron in the Vegan Diet that appears on The Vegetarian Resource Group website. You will find a chart listing the iron content of selected vegan foods, sample vegan menus providing generous amounts of iron, and more.

To read the complete article, visit:
https://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.php

To join The Vegetarian Resource Group, go to:
Join The Vegetarian Resource Group

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.
Thanks for your support!

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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