1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• VEGAN EASTER CANDY
• CELEBRATE EARTH DAY: SAVE OUR WATER—THE VEGETARIAN WAY
• WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VEGAN PREGNANCY (AND BEYOND) PODCAST WITH DR. REED MANGELS
• VEGANISM IN SWEDEN AND DENMARK
• BASEBALL STADIUMS THAT OFFER VEGAN OPTIONS
• NON-DAIRY MILKS ARE SHOWING UP ALL OVER!
• IS YOUR TOILET PAPER VEGAN?
• VRG KID’S ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
• LEATHER ALTERNATIVES
• SCIENTIFIC UPATE: Vitamin B12 in Vegan Women's Breast Milk, Animal Product-Based, Low Carb Diets Associated with Shorter Lifespan, Linking Dietary Choices to Climate Change, Supplements and Fortified Non-Dairy Milks Provide Vitamin B12 to Vegetarians, Eat More Plant Foods to Reduce Cancer Risk Says Expert Panel
• MAYLASIAN RECIPES: NOODLES AND RICE AND CURRY
• IDEAS FOR BRUSSELS SPROUTS
• VEGAN COMFORT FOOD RECIPES
• and so much more!

WHERE TO PURCHASE VEGAN EASTER CHOCOLATE AND CANDY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/05/where-to-purchase-vegan-easter-chocolate-and-candy/ ]

LIVING ON THE VEG IN BEACH HAVEN, NEW JERSEY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/04/living-on-the-veg-in-beach-haven-nj-2/ ]

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22ND BY SHARING THE INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE: SAVE OUR WATER—THE VEGETARIAN WAY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/04/celebrate-earth-day-on-april-22nd-by-sharing-the-information-in-this-brochure-save-our-water-the-vegetarian-way/ ]

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VEGAN PREGNANCY (AND BEYOND) PODCAST WITH DR REED MANGELS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/03/what-you-need-to-know-about-vegan-pregnancy-and-beyond-podcast-with-dr-reed-mangels/ ]

ROOT: A VEGAN RESTAURANT IN LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/03/root-a-vegan-restaurant-in-lancaster-pennsylvania/ ]

VEGANISM IN SWEDEN AND DENMARK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/02/veganism-in-sweden-and-denmark/ ]

BASEBALL SEASON HAS STARTED AND SOME STADIUMS OFFER VEGAN OPTIONS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/01/baseball-season-has-started-and-some-stadiums-offer-vegan-options/ ]

VEGAN FOODS AVAILABLE AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/28/vegan-foods-available-at-loyola-university-of-maryland/ ]

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP ONLINE VEGAN GUIDE TO LEATHER ALTERNATIVES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/27/new-additions-to-the-vegetarian-resource-group-online-vegan-guide-to-leather-alternatives/ ]

NON-DAIRY MILKS ARE SHOWING UP ALL OVER!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/25/non-dairy-milks-are-showing-up-all-over/ ]

MR. CHAN RESTAURANT IN PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND OFFERS MANY VEGAN OPTIONS!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/25/mr-chan-restaurant-in-pikesville-maryland-offers-many-vegan-options/ ]

PHILADELPHIA’S CENTURIES OF VEGETARIAN ACTIVISM

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/22/philadelphias-centuries-of-vegetarian-activism/ ]

BE SURE TO VISIT SACRED CHOW IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/22/be-sure-to-visit-sacred-chow-in-new-york-city-new-york/ ]

IS YOUR TOILET PAPER VEGAN?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/21/is-your-toilet-paper-vegan/ ]

VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP KID’S ESSAY CONTEST WINNER

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/21/vegetarian-resource-group-kids-essay-contest-winner/ ]

READ THE NUTRITION HOTLINE COLUMN FOR THE RECENT VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/19/read-the-nutrition-hotline-column-for-the-recent-vegetarian-journal/ ]

QUICK AND EASY IDEAS FOR BRUSSELS SPROUTS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/18/quick-and-easy-ideas-for-brussels-sprouts/ ]

AMY DELL’S VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INTERN EXPERIENCE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/18/amy-dells-vegetarian-resource-group-intern-experience/ ]

NOODLES AND RICE AND CURRY, OH MY! MALAYSIAN DELICACIES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/15/noodles-and-rice-and-curry-oh-my-malaysian-delicacies/ ]

LOVING HUT RESTAURANT IN WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/14/loving-hut-restaurant-in-williamsburg-brooklyn-ny/ ]

SCIENTIFIC UPDATES FROM VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/14/scientific-updates-from-vegetarian-journal/ ]

RECENT BOOK REVIEWS IN VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/13/recent-book-reviews-in-vegetarian-journal/ ]

VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEWS IN THE LATEST VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/11/vegan-product-reviews-in-the-latest-vegetarian-journal/ ]

SOME MORE VEGAN PRODUCT REVIEWS IN VEGETARIAN JOURNAL

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/12/some-more-vegan-product-reviews-in-vegetarian-journal/ ]

VEGAN FOODS AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY IN MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/11/vegan-foods-at-loyola-university-in-maryland/ ]

VEGETARIAN JOURNAL FEATURES VEGAN COMFORT FOOD RECIPES

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/03/08/vegetarian-journal-features-vegan-comfort-food-recipes/ ]

2) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

This month we celebrate Earth Day! If you're planning to attend an Earth Day event, be sure to share the information found in The Vegetarian Resource Group brochure "Save Our Water—The Vegetarian Way" [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/04/04/celebrate-earth-day-on-april-22nd-by-sharing-the-information-in-this-brochure-save-our-water-the-vegetarian-way/ ] and check out the latest scientific updates from The Vegetarian Journal [ https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2019issue1/2019_issue1_scientific_update.php ] for information you can share on diet and climate change.

3) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

• VRG member and nutrition coach, Marcia Schveibinz, led a Jewish Vegan Cooking Demo at Beit Tikvah synagogue in Baltimore, MD. She also did an interview and photo shoot for the Baltimore Jewish Times.


• Several new non-profits reached out to us to request brochures, pamphlets, and other materials for vegetarian outreach.


• Reed Mangels PhD, RDN, FADA, Nutrition Advisor of The Vegetarian Resource Group, was asked to speak about health benefits of plants at the 6th annual Plant-based Prevention of Disease National Conference. The 6th annual P-POD conference is coming up on May 18th -20th in Raleigh, NC.


• Dr. Mangels also spoke about vegan pregnancies on a recent episode of the Plant-Based Superpower Mom podcast. You can listen to the episode here: [ https://anchor.fm/plant-based-mom/episodes/Episode-4-What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Vegan-Pregnancies-with-Dr--Reed-Mangels--RD-e3dqbt ]


• Intern Taylor Gale led a vegan cooking demo at Our Daily Bread of Baltimore for individuals at Christopher Place Employment Academy. Christopher Place is a residential employment program that provides education and training, as well as recovery support to formerly homeless men of the Baltimore area.


• Researchers in a recent study of vegan diets published in the Journal of the American Heart Association [ https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.118.011367 ] distributed copies of The Vegetarian Resource Group’s Simply Vegan to study subjects as an aid in preparing vegan meals. If you’d like a copy yourself, you can buy it from us here: [ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=6aebc90c39afd45657c43d3b222838e3 ]

4) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

Come visit us at these VRG booths!

Veggie Pride Parade

Sunday, April 14, 2019
New York City, New York

Baltimore Waverly Farmers Market

Saturday, June 22, 2019
Baltimore, Maryland

Roots Vegan Fest

Saturday, July 20, 2019
Clarksville, MD

Animal Rights National Conference

Thursday to Sunday, July 25-28, 2019
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria, VA

Vegan SoulFest

Saturday, August 3rd, 2019
Clifton Park
Baltimore, MD

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE

Sunday to Tuesday, October 27-29, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

VRG Annual Vegan Dinner

Sunday, October 27, 2019, 6pm
Philadelphia, PA

VRG Baltimore Pre-Thanksgiving potluck

Baltimore, Maryland
Sunday, November 24, 2019

Please contact [email protected] if you want to help with promotion, planning, or setup.

If you’re interested in helping us at one of our booths, contact Gene Slothour-Hudnall at [email protected].

If you would like to donate towards our veggie outreach, donate at: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

Donations can also be sent to:

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203

Or call: (410) 366-8343

If you’re interested in helping us at one of our booths, contact Gene Slothour-Hudnall at [email protected].

5) OTHER UPCOMING VEGETARIAN/VEGAN EVENTS

Below are upcoming events. The VRG will not be at these events but we want to share them with you in case you live in or will be traveling to the area they are taking place and wish to attend:

VEGAN BURGER SMACKDOWN

MUST RESERVE IN ADVANCE
The Vegan Burger Smackdown will be on Sunday, April 28 from 11 am to 4 pm in the event hall behind RHouse, 301 W. 29th St., Baltimore, MD 21211.

This epic event will be fun, delicious, and an exciting way to promote vegan food. Six outstanding restaurants compete for Best Burger. Nonstop entertainment, a magician entertaining in dining areas, raffles for prizes, burger trivia games, music videos, and an upbeat presentation from 1-2 about the joy and benefits of going vegan.

Eco- and family-friendly, ADA Accessible, Sign language interpreter for Presentation.

• Morning Munchers: 11 am-1:15 pm (Presentation 12:30-1:15 pm)
• Afternoon NOSHERS: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm (Presentation 3-3:45 pm)

Pre-registration is needed so vendors know how much food to prepare and to guarantee admission. Limited tickets.

Register at [ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/botanicuisine/222101/ ]

(We aren't staffing a booth, but Vegetarian Journals will be available.)

Alabama Vegan Fest

Sunday, April 14th, 2019
Birmingham, AL

APRIL 20 MENDOCINO COAST VEGAN ULTA-MARATHON
WHAT: Mendocino County’s first ultra-marathon, the Mendocino Ultra 50K is a breathtaking trail run starting and ending at the Big River State Park just south of Mendocino Village. The race takes runners along the gorgeous Big River, deep into the forest, west on Russian Gulch (past a beautiful waterfall!), and finally delivering them to the home stretch–along the breathtaking Mendocino headlands.
WHO:Race Director Sid Garza-Hillman—ultra-marathoner and a noted author, Stanford Inn's Wellness Director and nutritionist. Race sponsors include Gu, Sufferfest Beer, and the Founding Sponsor the Stanford Inn Historic Farm & Eco-Resort.

"There is a truly magical experience that happens when you are out running the trails on this gorgeous coast," said Garza-Hillman. "It is as if you unite with your surrounding for more power. Truly a unique experience!"

April 20, 2019, Mendocino Coast, Northern California. To learn more and register: [ https://mendocinoultra.com/ ]

Des Moines VeganFest

Saturday, April 27th, 2019
The Atrium at Capital Square
Des Moines, IA

Plant-Based Prevention of Disease

Saturday-Monday, May 18th-20th, 2019
McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
Raleigh, NC

Reed Mangels PhD, RDN, FADA, Nutrition Advisor of The Vegetarian Resource Group, will speak on "Can Plant-based Diets Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias in Women?"

NAVS Vegan Summerfest

Wednesday-Sunday, July 3rd-7th, 2019
Conference Center at Pitt-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA

Plant Based World Conference & Expo

June, 2019
Javits Convention Center in NYC

6) VRG ANNUAL VEGAN DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019, 6PM
The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at Su Xing, about a six minute walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, on Sunday, October 27, 2019, during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is invited.

MENU

Appetizer: seitan on stick with BBQ sauce
Soup (choice of): hot and sour soup or tofu vegetable soup
Main Dishes:

• chow fun (rice noodle dish)
• tofu with black bean sauce
• stir-fried spinach
• stir-fried string beans
• rice

Dessert: fruit
Beverages: tea and water

MUST RESERVE AND PAY IN ADVANCE
Send $25 per person (includes tax and tip) with attendee names to The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Call (410) 366-8343. Or pay at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] and write "Philadelphia VRG Dinner" and attendee names on the "Comments" box.

If you’re coming, let everyone know on Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/370051343793410/ ]

7) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUICK SERVICE CHAIN?

Vote for your favorite quick service chain by taking our poll! Vote at: [ https://www.vrg.org/vote/index.php ]

8) PLANT-BASED PREVENTION OF DISEASE NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Plant-based prevention of disease national conference

May 18-20, 2019
Raleigh, North Carolina

Reed Mangels PhD, RDN, FADA, Nutrition Advisor of The Vegetarian Resource Group, will speak on "Can Plant-based Diets Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias in Women?"

9) VRG GUIDE TO GRAIN AND PEA PROTEIN-BASED MILKS 2019

When we explored the plant milks aisle and refrigerator case, we found milks based on rice, oats, and a blend of rice and quinoa. Compared to 6 years ago, there were more oat milk products (12 now, 2 then) and about the same number of rice milks. A new addition was pea protein-based plant milks.

Rice milks have 70-160 calories in an 8-ounce serving. In comparison, oat milks have 90-150 calories per serving, and pea protein-based milks range between 70 and 160 calories per serving. Generally pea protein-based milk is the highest in protein with 8 or 10 grams in 8 ounces; oat milk supplies 2-4 grams of protein per serving while rice milk has a gram or less of protein in a serving.

Many of the milks we looked at have vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin B12 added although some products are not enriched and not all contain all three of these nutrients. If you’re relying on plant milks as sources of calcium, vitamin B12, or vitamin D, be sure to check the product label.

To see detailed information about everything from the number of calories to how much vitamin B12 is added, to which sweeteners are used in many brands of grain milks and pea protein-based milks available in the U.S., go to [ https://www.vrg.org/nutrition/milk_alternatives/grain-and-pea-milks-2019-table.pdf ]

This excerpt from Vegetarian Journal discusses pea protein-based milks: [ https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2018issue4/2018_issue4_nutrition_hotline.php ]

You may also be interested in information on soy milks: [ https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/Guide_to_Soymilks_2019.pdf ]

Thanks to VRG volunteer Bryan Schroeder, RN for collecting product information. And thank you to Reed Mangels, PhD, RD.

10) HOW MANY VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS ARE THERE? HOW MANY PEOPLE ORDER VEGAN MEALS WHEN EATING OUT?

With Target selling almond and soy milk, Chipotle carrying Sofritas as well as listing it as vegan bowl on their website, and Carl’s Junior offering the Beyond Burger, it seems there is an explosion of interest in vegan foods. However, The Vegetarian Resource Group wanted to know how many vegans there are.

In a national Harris survey, we asked the following question in 2016 and 2019... To see the question, poll results, and rest of the article, go to: [ https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/Polls/2019_adults_veg.htm ]

For more polls, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/faq.htm#poll ]

11) VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP’S GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE USA AND CANADA

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

Aloha Joy Foods

1279 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753

Aloha Joy Foods in South Maui shows how vegan food from a variety of cuisines can be absolutely delicious! They are a 100% plant based food truck located right behind the Azeka Mauka Mall. Many of their dishes use vegan meats such as bacon, chicken, and pulled pork served in sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and tacos. Their deserts are also vegan and made from scratch. Their best-selling crème brûlée is a must-try!

Atelier Plant Based

1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 1014
Honolulu, HI 96826

Authentic and creative plant-based deli located inside the health and wellness store at the Ala Moana Center. This deli offers many great options from superfood packed smoothies, Buddha bowls, kombucha, coffee, and latte, to nice cream. All orders are made from scratch.

Buddhablends Vegan Kitchen & Food Truck

17979 San Carlos Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Mobile food truck operating in a co-op store front with Kava Culture. Specializing in smoothie bowls and vegan bar-bite-style food. Menu offers a variety of specialty toast, walnut tacos and a fresh bowls. Energy is focused on creating high quality dishes using the most sustainable practices possible. With a motto of wanting customers to feel at home in their presence, come for the food and stay for the atmosphere, it sounds like you shouldn’t pass this food truck/café up if in Fort Myers Beach!

Donut Friend

5107 York Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
and
543 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Donut Friend is an all vegan donut bakery with two locations in Los Angeles. Their most popular donut is the Strawberrylab: a donut filled with strawberries and whipped cream, topped with chocolate glaze. The recipes and naming of the donuts are nothing short of creative (Green Teagen and Sara or Bacon 182, anyone?). If nothing suits your style on the fixed menu, you can make your own. Pick your donut base, glaze, and toppings for a unique and delicious donut!

Green Soma Vegan Café

626 S. Central Ave.
Hapeville, GA 30354

With a daily rotating menu, there’s always something new to try at Green Soma Vegan Café. Wonderful vegan takes on classic southern comfort food options are always available, including Smokehouse Burgers and Fried Jackfruit.

Hinterhof Beer Garden

4939 York Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90042

Hinterhof is an all-vegan German beer garden and eatery with authentic dishes and imports on draft. They serve classic German dishes include Wienerschnitzel and Bratwurst made from house made vegan seitan. Beer choices abound at this Highland Park eatery! Reservations are recommended for the weekends. Guten Appetit!

House of Flavor

911 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002

House of Flavor is a vegan café that incorporates Spanish and Caribbean classics into a diverse menu. Whether you are in the mood for nachos, a salad, a savory entrée, or a classic smoothie, House of Flavor has something for everyone.

Modern Shaman Kitchen

6744 Greenleaf Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601

Modern Shaman Kitchen’s owners traveled to South America and were inspired by an Andean community of indigenous Q’ero people who taught about the healing properties of food pulled from earth. They apply this interesting teaching by serving plant based meals, which are made from sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy their large variety of menu options, including Impossible burger, jackfruit nah-chos, and more! For vegans of age, enjoy their assortment of vegan/organic beers and wines.

Monty’s Good Burger

516 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
and
3605 Market St.
Riverside, CA 92501

Monty’s is a fully vegan burger joint that is perfect for the whole family. It’s a classic American burger spot that offers delicious vegan burgers and shakes, along with French fries and tater tots.

Plant Based Pizzeria

730 Barnett St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

At Plant Based Pizzeria, there is a variety of different specialty pizzas that take influences from classics, such as the vegan meat lovers, and some that are unique, such as the Georgia Peach. Calzones and veggie burgers are also offered, so there really is something for everyone!

The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Above are some recent additions. The entire guide can be found here: [ https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php ]

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

12) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VRG VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to the following VRG volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including, posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, restaurant research, reading scholarship essays, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, editing, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, and more!

• Matthew Baker, RN
• Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD RD
• Nanette Blanchard
• Whitney Blomquist
• Casey Brown
• Angeliqué Complainville
• Anne Custer
• Keryl Cryer
• Nancy Eisman
• Natalie Evans
• Elissa Free
• Taylor Gale
• Emma Giebel
• Emily Greco
• Carole Hamlin
• Suzanne Hengen
• Laneece Hurd
• Karen Lazarus, MD
• Robin Logan Reed Mangels, Ph.D, RD
• Julia Mathew
• Laura McGuiness
• David Milner
• Susan Petrie
• Jenny Saccenti
• Marcia Schveibinz
• Brad Scott
• Shun Shueh
• Virginia Slothour-Hudnall

Call for Volunteers

We could use help developing our vegetarian senior guide. If you know of any senior living facilities that are accommodating to vegetarian or vegan seniors, especially by regularly offering vegetarian or vegan meals, please let us know! If you’re willing to do some research on this, please reach out as well.

You can see our current senior guide here: [ https://www.vrg.org/seniors/senior_vegan.php ]

If you are interested in interning with us, see [ https://www.vrg.org/student/index.php ]

If you are near the Roland Park area of Baltimore and can house interns, please let us know. To support internships, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

To volunteer at VRG, please contact Gene at [email protected]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group’s outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

13) VRG WISH LIST

As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are especially seeking your support for the following:

We only have about one box left of one of our more popular brochures: Vegan Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood. We find pregnancy is a time when people often come with more questions, so we’re looking for $1,000 for another print run of this very essential pamphlet.

Did you know you can support VRG while shopping on Amazon, at no additional cost? Just go to [ https://smile.amazon.com ] , and under your account settings under the heading "Shopping programs and rentals" select "Change your charity" and search for "Vegetarian Resource Group." We're located in Baltimore, MD, and should be the first result from that search. When you select us and shop via smile.amazon.com, a small percentage of your purchase will be shared as a donation to VRG!

14) JOIN THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP’S PARENTS AND KIDS FACEBOOK GROUP!

Recent discussion topics include:

• Video of an 8-year-old vegan activist
• Article shared about a kindergarten class going vegan and how families reacted
• Info on VRG’s essay contest for kids
• Request for a recipe to make a thin vegan pizza crust
• Plus more!

[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ] is intended to be a group that offers support for families raising children on vegan diets and for vegan kids. We envision it as a place to get advice about a wide-variety of topics: pregnancy, birthday parties, school lunches, Halloween, non-leather apparel, cruelty-free products, summer camps, and more. Please use it as a place to share your wisdom, seek advice, or just find a sympathetic ear. The goal is to offer support.

Consequently, any profane, defamatory, offensive, or violent language will be removed. Feel free to disagree, but do so respectfully. Hateful or discriminatory comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or political beliefs will not be tolerated. We expect that posts should relate to vegan diets and lifestyles. The Vegetarian Resource Group reserves the right to monitor all content and ban any user who posts in violation of the above rules, any law or regulation, SPAM, or anything otherwise off topic.

Please share this information with any veggie families that you know! Thanks.

15) ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP & VRG NEWS

Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests, and book sales. The Vegetarian Journal, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the Vegetarian Journal online ( [ http://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] )

If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at:

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203
Phone: (410) 366-8343
FAX: (410) 366-8804
E-mail: [email protected] or to volunteer: Gene at [email protected] Website: [ https://www.vrg.org/ ]

VRG-NEWS is the e-mail newsletter of The Vegetarian Resource Group. This is an announcement list so subscriber messages are not accepted by the list. If you have a technical question about the list, please contact us at [email protected]. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or corrections to VRG-NEWS, please direct them to [email protected]. Thanks. If you are a new subscriber, you might enjoy reading past issues of VRG-NEWS online at [  http://www.vrg.org/vrgnews/ ]

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Copyright The Vegetarian Resource Group 2019 The contents of this newsletter, 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 own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

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