Meatout Mondays - Kick the Meat Habit One Day at a Time!
June 15, 2009
Recipe
Portobello & Pepper Panini

If you love a good sandwich, you’re in for a treat! Hearty portobello mushrooms and vitamin-rich red peppers combine flavors with soy sauce and vegan rice cheese, culminating in a tasty feast that’s quick, light, satisfying, and delicious. You can pack it for a picnic or wrap it for work, but make enough to share... this one’s too good to keep to yourself!

Ingredients:

6 cups portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/4" thick
1 ½ tsp. soy sauce (or veg Worcestershire sauce)
1 loaf Italian bread
1/2 cup water-packed roasted red bell peppers
4 Vegan Rice Slices, Pepper Jack (see product)
thyme sprigs (optional)
vegetable cooking spray

Directions:

  1. Slice bread in half lengthwise & cut into 4 pieces, about 1" thick; lightly toast & set aside.
  2. Cut the roasted red bell peppers into thin strips and set aside.
  3. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot; add mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes or until lightly browned; remove from heat and stir in soy sauce.
  4. Spoon about 1/3 cup mushroom mixture onto each bread slice; top each with 1/4 of the bell pepper strips and a Vegan Rice Slice.
  5. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil for 2 minutes or until Vegan Rice Slices are melted. Or heat heavy frying pan or griddle and grill sandwiches about 5 minutes each side. Makes 4 servings.

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product
Vegan Rice Slices

Galaxy Nutritional Foods is dedicated to offering products with high quality ingredients to help you make nutritious and delicious choices on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Their new Rice Vegan slices are redefining non-dairy in a wonderful way. This unique cheese alternative is completely free of casein, dairy, soy, gluten, and preservatives. Rice Vegan Slices are an excellent source of calcium, with only half a gram of saturated fat and no trans fats. They taste great, have a gourmet melt, and are available in most major natural foods stores. Take your pick of three great flavors: American, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack.

Find out more about Vegan Rice Slices at www.GalaxyFoods.com!

health
Dairy Linked to Parkinson’s

Men who consume large amounts of dairy products increase their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, which attacks the nervous system. That’s according to research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences came to this conclusion after analyzing data on more than 57,000 men and 73,000 women compiled between 1992 and 2001. While it’s unclear as to how dairy products act as catalyst for the degenerative disease, previous studies have indicated a link between dairy and Parkinson's.

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Inspiration
Young Animal Activist Award

Meili Swanson is a 15 year-old Sophomore at Northview High School in Georgia. After turning vegetarian 3 ½ years ago, she quickly decided to take the next step and become vegan. Meili has been active in educating others about the benefits of a compassionate lifestyle ever since! In addition to spreading the message to her peers at school, she is very active with her local animal rights group, Georgia Animal Rights & Protection.

Due to her exceptional dedication, Meili was awarded the Young Animal Activist Award at the Animal Rights 2008 National Conference last summer.

Do you know a young animal advocate? Each year, the Animal Rights National Conference presents the Young Animal Activist Award to a young person who has made a substantial contribution to promoting animal rights before his/her 18th birthday. The Award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash prize.

To nominate a young advocate for the Award, please e-mail us an application with a 1-2-page account of the candidate's accomplishments in promoting animal rights. The application may also include up to 3 pages of supporting materials, including letters from animal rights leaders or others.

E-mail us to nominate a young animal activist.
Visit www.ARConference.org to find out more about the conference this July.

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