VegFamily Magazine August 2009
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This Month at VegFamily
After a lot of work and many hopeful announcements that it's coming soon (sorry!) you can now get ready for VegFamily's Vegan Weight Loss Club! We are putting the final touches on the features but we could use some help. We need a few people to test everything. If you'd like a sneak peak and are willing to test the features and give us your input, send an email to support@veganweightlossclub.com. We'll be launching soon after the testing is complete. So enjoy this issue of VegFamily and if you haven't already signed up for our pre-launch list for the weight loss club be sure to get your name in here. Membership will be limited so be sure to sign up now to get the private invitation before we launch to the public!
The Vegan View
The Appendix
This month a VegFamily reader writes: "I would assume you would argue against Darwin in that, as the human has evolved over time, the appendix has become a vestigial organ due to the decrease of vegetables and increase of meat in out diets. Environmental problems aside, how would/can you argue with this trend in the human evolution?"
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Featured Articles
Bottoms Up: Fun and Healthy Summer Treats You Can Drink
Made with fresh fruit and other wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about, go buy a big box of straws and get ready to start slurping!
No Bakes
I share with you the efforts of my toil in case you someday find yourself in a frazzle and with no oven to heat your marzipans, teacakes, or thumbprints. Ohmm.
VegTube
Go Raw Vegan
Thinking about switching to a raw diet? Now's the time! Dan has the motivational video you need to get started.
Watch it here!
Featured Recipes
Coconut Corn Spread
A good-for-you, low calorie spread.
Iced Chocolate Chai
This was very refreshing, creamy, and not too sweet. An interesting variation on traditional chai!
Savory Breakfast Sausage
Black-eyed peas, potatoes, and mushrooms, spiced just right, make a nice "sausage".
Black Bean, Corn, and Yam Enchilada Bake
This tasty dish will warm your family's heart and soul!
Almost No-Fat Brownies
Only 131 calories a bar!
Vegan Cooking Tips
You Could've Had a V8, But Should You?
Are all the famous V8 juices good for you? We take a look at the labels to find out.
Product Review
Earth Balance Soy Free Spread
What's toast without a little creamy spread? Here's a soy-free option everyone will enjoy.
Ask the Dietician - Dina Aronson
Vitamin B12 for Children
Is there a liquid form available?
Flaxseed
What's better - the seed or the oil?
Ask the Dietician - Marty Davey
Picky Eater
How can I get my child to eat fruits and vegetables?
Raw Food Wannabe
But hold the nuts!
Ask the Dietician - Jill Nussinow
Ulcerative Colitis
Is a vegan diet good for it?
Nutritional Yeast
Can I give it to my five year old?
Vegan Book Reviews
Vegan Brunch: Homestyle Recipes Worth Waking Up For- from Asparagus Omelets to Pumpkin Pancakes
Move over Veganomicon! You've been replaced by little sister. Vegan Brunch does for breakfast what Veganomicon did for, well, everything else.
101 Foods That Could Save Your Life
For each food, there is a brief history of its origin, the benefits of eating that food, scientific research tidbits, selection and preparation tips, and a recipe.
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