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Protein Power! 5 High Protein Milk Alternatives We Love
In 2013, Larissa and I became lacto-ovo vegetarians, meaning we cut out the meat but still ate some eggs and dairy. While cow’s milk was still on the table, I came to realize that it never really agreed with my

10 Vegetarian Lunch Ideas We’re Trying This Month!
In the quest to find healthy, satisfying, and delicious meals, vegetarian lunch ideas often top the list. Forget plain old boring salads; we’re talking about hearty salads, grain bowls, and so much more. We’ve curated a list of 10 vegetarian

What’s New in Plant-Based News: August 2023
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, Larissa and I discuss 3 recent news articles that grabbed our attention. If you’d like to comment, please join our Peas and Carrots Facebook group to respond. We’d love to hear from

Reimagining Leather With Stephanie Downs Of Uncaged Innovations
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re chatting with Stephanie Downs, CEO and Co-Founder of Uncaged Innovations, a company that creates material that mimics leather without sacrificing the characteristics that make it a desired material for the fashion,

Plant-Based Cooking Made Easy With Diane Rose-Solomon
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast Larissa and I are thrilled to have Diane Rose-Solomon to the show. Diane’s an animal rescue advocate, award-winning author, filmmaker, and the creator of What’s Plant-Based Cooking Good Looking?. A certified Humane

Embracing the Reducetarian Lifestyle: Brian Kateman’s Vision of a Healthier Planet
As I write this, the planet has just experienced some of the hottest days ever recorded. And yet, there are still a lot of people who aren’t heeding the alarm bells. In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re
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