ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, October 8, 1996 TAG: 9610090009
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 8 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: ALMENA HUGHES FOOD EDITOR
On Sept. 29, the theme of minister Kirk Ballin's message to his congregation at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Roanoke was "To Eat Or Not To Eat: Meat!"
The subject matter had been decided several months ago when member Mary Clifford, a registered dietitian and longtime vegan vegetarian, "bought" the sermon during the church's annual fund-raising drive.
Ballin, once a macrobiotic vegetarian who has since returned to occasional meat consumption, cited numerous resources in trying to present a balanced and nonjudgmental view of the moral, ethical and health-related implications surrounding food selections. Still, the atmosphere at times became emotional, with the final consensus being that the issues need open dialogue and open minds.
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. The North American Vegetarian Society and the American Cancer Society cite several compelling reasons to try going meatless at least for some meals, including reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, kidney disease, arthritis and Type II diabetes. The cancer society encourages daily consumption of five or more servings of fruits and vegetables and several servings of other plant-based foods, such as breads, cereals, grains, rice, pasta or beans. It also advocates limited alcohol consumption and a physically active lifestyle.
The recipes can help you get started. A free booklet of additional recipes, plus more about the health and nutritional benefits of meatless meals also is available. To receive it, send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope, with your request for "Vegetarianism: A Diet for Life," to NAVS, Box 72DW, Dolgeville, N.Y. 13329.
We've provided some vegetarian recipes on Page 4.
recipe for:
BAKED FALAFELS WITH SESAME TAHINI SAUCE
SESAME TAHINI SAUCE
MEXICAN LASAGNA
LENGTH: Short : 43 linesby CNB