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2) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP INTERNSHIP
by Lucia Rivera
From VRG Intern Lucia Rivera:
Working with The VRG has helped me improve my networking and professional skills. Even during this pandemic, I have been able to get to know other young interns with similar passions and goals in life. As a rising high school senior, I will soon enough be thrust ...
See the rest of the article at
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/07/27/report-on-my-vegetarian-resource-group-internship/ ]
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3) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to the following volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, restaurant research, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, editing, photography, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, and more!
To volunteer at VRG, please contact us at [email protected] To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]
- Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
- Whitney Blomquist
- Casey Brown, RD
- Simon Brown
- Katelynn Budzich
- Cathy Conway, MS, RD
- Keryl Cryer
- Carole Hamlin
- Clarissa Hauber
- Suzanne Hengen
- Audrey Hunt
- Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
- Laura McGuiness, MLIS
- Adhi Muthukumar
- Lucia Rivera
- Odette Viani Olivares Sanchez
- Marcia Schveibinz
- Brad Scott, MBA
- Eric Sharer, MPH, RD, CDN
- Tamir Stahler
- Julia Stasnitski
- Charles Xu
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4) THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP TESTIMONY ON THE DIETARY GUIDELINES
The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has completed their review of the evidence on nutrition and health. The final report reflects the Advisory Committee's full examination of the evidence using three rigorous approaches: data analysis, systematic reviews, and food pattern modeling. The Scientific Report also includes advice to the United States Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to consider in the development of the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Advisory Committee's Scientific Report is not a 'draft' of the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. USDA and HHS will consider the Advisory Committee's Scientific Report, along with public and agency comments, as the Departments develop the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The Vegetarian Resource Group submitted the following comment on the Advisory Committee report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/09/01/the-vegetarian-resource-group-testimony-on-the-dietary-guidelines/ ]
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5) THE VRG PARENTS AND KIDS GROUP
The VRG Parents and Kids Group offers support for families raising children on vegan diets and for vegan kids. It is 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. The group is there to share wisdom, seek advice, or just find a sympathetic ear. Please share this information with any veggie families that you know!
Facebook link here: [ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids/ ]
VRG blog link here: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/07/02/join-the-discussion-with-500-families-in-thevegetarian-resource-groups-parents-and-kids-facebook-group-4/ ]
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6) VRG BOOKSTORE
Soup's On!
As the days grow shorter and nights get cooler, nothing soothes the soul like a bowl of warm, homemade soup. Soup's On! by Barb Bloomfield offers up a variety of tomato-based soups, miso-based soups, creamy soups, stews and accompaniments to shake off those autumn chills. Colorful Curry Soup is packed with veggies and spices; Eggplant Caponata Soup and Minestrone nod to the flavors of Italy. East African Peanut Soup is spicy and hearty, while Wonton Soup is light and brothy. Find comfort in a bowl of Pureed Carrot Tarragon Soup, Corn Chowder, or Parsnip Quinoa Stew. To round out the meal, don't forget to try Cranberry Corn Muffins, Herbed Biscuits, Orange Sweet Potato Muffins, or Home-baked Breadsticks.
Warm up with a bowl of soup this fall - Soup's On by Barb Bloomfield $10.95
Order here:
[ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=88 ]
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7) VEGETARIAN JOURNAL PREVIEWS
How many U.S. adults are vegetarian and vegan? How many eat vegan meals in restaurants or getting takeout? What factors are most important in making food choices? Taste? Cost? Or other? The Vegetarian Resource Group commissioned a national Harris Poll to find out some of these answers. Results will be in upcoming Vegetarian Journals.
To support vegan research like this, subscribe to the Vegetarian Journal. Each quarterly issue is packed with the latest scientific updates, vegan recipes to please a variety of eaters as well as other great articles and outreach news.
The Vegetarian Journal is available in print and on Kindle! Order the Kindle edition here: [ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBY2Y7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544727482&sr=8-1&keywords=B07LBY2Y7K ]
Order the print version here: [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]
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8) VRG HIGHLIGHTS
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has issued their final report after reviewing evidence on nutrition and health. VRG Nutrition Advisor Reed Mangels submitted her comments on the report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. See:
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/09/01/the-vegetarian-resource-group-testimony-on-the-dietary-guidelines/ ]
Congratulations to former VRG intern Shannon, who has completed her year-long internships towards her RD credentials. She is now studying for her RD certification exam. Here was info about Shannon's time with VRG:
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/09/18/my-dieteic-internship-experience-at-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]
An author in The Netherlands writing a vegan recipe and lifestyle book with a plant based pediatrician asked to reprint our charts on diet plans for vegan children. See here:
[ https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/kids.php ]
The Vegetarian Resource Group commissioned a national Harris Poll to find out the eating preferences of vegetarian and vegan U.S. adults. Results will be in upcoming Vegetarian Journals.
Jeanne Yacoubou, MS has written a Blog post discussing if Vegan Cosmetics can be classified as Halal. Read the post here:
[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/08/10/are-vegan-cosmetics-halal/ ]
Support vegan research and education by donating to The Vegetarian Resource Group go here: [ https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]
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9) 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 seeking your support for the following:
Ever consider donating stock to the VRG? Donating stock directly to the VRG may save on taxes. Remember the purpose of this article is to encourage you to consider creative ways to donate to The Vegetarian Resource Group or other nonprofits for outreach projects. It is not intended to be used for financial, tax, or legal advice. More information is available here: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2020/05/26/donating-stock-to-the-vegetarian-resource-group/ ]
Have you wanted to make a gift in honor of a loved one, friend or colleague, but weren't sure which charities were vegan, pro-environment or pro-animal rights? Consider a donation to the VRG as a memorial for a loved one, or way to honor someone's actions with a living tribute. This is perfect for special occasions, such as a wedding, birthday, anniversary or retirement. We will send an acknowledgment to you and the giftee, and your kindness will support our educational outreach programs and help promote veganism. [ https://www.vrg.org/memandhon.htm ]
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10) BEQUESTS
The VRG depends on the generous contributions of our members and supporters to continue our educational projects. Though the world may not become vegan in our lifetime, we realize we are planning and working for future generations. Your will and life insurance policies enable you to protect your family, and also to provide a way to give long-lasting support to causes in which you believe. Naming The Vegetarian Resource Group in your will or life insurance policy will enable us to increase our work towards a vegan world.
One suggested form of bequest is: I give and bequeath to The Vegetarian Resource Group, Baltimore, Maryland, the sum of __________ dollars (or if stock, property, or insurance policy, please describe).
To be sure your wishes are carried out, be sure to speak with your attorney specifically about writing the correct information into your will.
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11) FOLLOW VRG'S SOCIAL MEDIA!
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12) 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/ ]
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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] to volunteer
Website: [ https://www.vrg.org/ ]
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