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The article offers information on several issues related to vegetarianism. Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss is dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free, and is made with certified-organic ingredients, including coconut milk and agave nectar. Down to Earth, the largest natural food chain in Hawaii, sells products that are free of meat, fish oils, gelatin, and animal rennet. On September 29, 2008, before World Vegetarian Day, Ellen DeGeneres hosted Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine president Neal Barnard, on her show to promote a vegan diet. Oprah Winfrey went vegan for 21 days last May 2008 after having author Kathy Freston on her show.

This article presents statements issued by several home bakers regarding the source of their favorite vegan cookie recipes. One of the favorite things by Julie Hasson about vegan baking is that her kids can lick the bowl worry-free. Meanwhile, growing up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania gave Dana Bensinger, vice president of a health care consulting firm, a taste for hearty, homey Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Moreover, according to Jody Drueding, vegans either starve, hit the lottery or learn to cook. A self-professed 1960s throwback, Drueding snuck healthy whole-wheat flour and nuts into her ginger gems cookies that taste just like the holidays.

This article profiles Tom Schlatter, a punk rock musician and a vegan. Schlatter is a member of a youth movement that calls itself straight-edge. An offshoot of the punk scene of the 1980s, straight-edge began in Washington, D.C., embracing vegetarianism and veganism. Schlatter stated that he was originally attracted to vegetarianism for ethical than health reasons. He just did not want to take part in the killing of other creatures. He says that 80 percent of the straight-edge kids he knows are vegetarians and the vast majority of those are vegans. INSETS: X MARKS THE SPOT;Lyrics.

Introduces three vegan recipes. Grilled Tofu Kabobs Chipotle With Corn on the Cob and Asparagus; Two-Bean Salad With Ginger-Lime Dressing; Fudge Pudding With Strawberry-Kiwi Topping. INSET: Tofu 101.

Presents several Costa Rican vegan recipes. Patacones With Spicy Bean Dip; Gallo Pinto; Campesino Salad. INSET: The Honeymooners.

This article presents the views of several people in the U.S. on the most meaningful holiday gift they have received. Patricia Steer said the Mew York Times Bread & Soup Cookbook from her mom. It was when she realized her mother knew how important cooking was to her. Claire Moodie said a subscription to Vegetarian Times. Her mother knows that she takes veganism very seriously and for two years her mother has helped motivate her. Diana Jaimes said soon after they were married, her husband began squirreling money away for a set of Henckel knives.

Present several vegan recipes including Cold Sesame Noodles, Lemon Rice Piaf and Coconut Curry Tofu and Snow Peas.

The article presents an interview with actress Emily Deschanel. Deschanel discusses how she maintains a vegan diet. She mentions her support of various animal rights organizations, including Farm Sanctuary. Deschanel discusses how she influenced her family to eat less meat when she became a vegetarian at age 13.

An interview with comedienne Carol Leifer is presented. She describes how her experience of emceeing a benefit event for the Southern California animal sanctuary Animal Acres inspired her to become a vegan. Leifer offers advice on making the transition to veganism. She also discusses the beneficial effects of following a vegan diet on her body.

The article discusses research on the impact of vegan diet on bone brittleness. It references a study by Tuan V. Nguyen of the University of New South Wales et al, published in the journal "Osteoporosis International." The researchers found that there was no significant difference in bone mineral density between omnivorous women and Buddhist nuns who followed a vegan diet. Nguyen pointed out that the nune sonsumed soybean, which are known to protect against bone loss.

The article reports on a study in "Aging Cell," which concluded that calorie restriction could not extend human lives the way it extended the lives of lab animals in previous research. The study found no difference in blood levels of IGF-1, a growth factor believed to play a key role in aging, between people who were on a calorie-restricted diet and people who were not. Vegans, however, did show lower levels of IGF-1.

The article focuses on the competition for the annual list of the vegetarian-friendliest campuses by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Nominees are selected from students' views about dining options through the daily blog of PETA2, the youth division of PETA, as well as through MySpace and Facebook accounts, along with the research of PETA2. Students would then vote on the nominees. According to Ryan Huling, the campaign coordinator for PETA2, colleges are rapidly expanding their vegetarian and vegan options to meet student demand.

Explores topics and articles related to vegetarians and vegetarianism. INSET: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, VT!.

Presents a definition of terms related to vegetarianism. Kabocha; Polenta; Wasabi.

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