Posts about health, healthy eating, fitness, and overall well-being.
How Our Adventure in Juicing Began In January 2013, Larissa and I spent a casual Sunday afternoon making jewelry and watching movies. Little did we know that two documentaries we watched that day would lead us to some major life …
Going Vegan Can Have Its Challenges With any challenges, having the right people in your support system can help make you successful. In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk to Certified Life Coach Michele Olender about some …
Overcoming Obstacles to Going Vegan With Certified Life Coach Michele Olender Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to welcome Kiko Ellsworth. Kiko is an Emmy award-winning actor, producer, and director who has appeared in hundreds of television shows, films, and commercials. The story of how he …
Quantum Shift with Creator, Producer, Director Kiko Ellsworth Read More »
While I’ve always been a big fan of making juices and smoothies I’ve never tried making my own wellness shots, so I decided to do some experimenting! Not familiar with wellness shots? No problem! You can listen to our discussion …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we are pleased to welcome Alison Tierney. Alison is an outpatient oncology dietitian working with patients undergoing cancer treatment to ensure they receive adequate nutrition and symptom relief. This episode was …
Oncology Dietitian Alison Tierney on Battling Chronic Illness Read More »
What Does “Intentional Living” Mean? Do you ever have days when you feel like a pinball bouncing around, unfocused? I know I can feel like that sometimes. That’s where understanding what it means to “live intentionally” can really help you …
The Ultimate Intentional Living Road Map with Jen Rao Read More »
A plant-based diet can be a POWERFUL tool to help you manage your diabetes. But did you know that it can even help you reverse it? In this episode of our podcast, we share 7 things you need to know …
7 Things You Should Know About a Plant-Based Diet and Diabetes Read More »
As we deal with the global COVID-19 pandemic, staying healthy is essential. One of the ways to do this is to keep our digestive systems healthy. Enter probiotics; more specifically, VEGAN probiotics! You can check out our discussion of …
These are definitely uncertain times. As I write this, the world is dealing with a major pandemic which has left people feeling isolated, scared, angry, and anxious. Many are having trouble coping with this stress. In this episode of …
10 Healthy Coping Mechanisms To Help You Through Uncertain Times Read More »
Disordered eating is prevalent in our society. Women in particular are susceptible to experiencing “complicated” relationships with food. In fact, approximately 91% of women in the United States say that they are unhappy with their bodies. In this episode of …
Healing Disordered Eating with Holistic Health Coach Cara Cifelli Read More »
NOTE: Before we start discussing how to get enough potassium, we want to stress that you should always consult with your doctor or professional nutritionist before changing your diet. Only a blood test from your doctor will be able to …
Before we get into our top kitchen tools going into 2020, we want to stress that you do NOT need to spend a lot of money to get healthy! We’ve accumulated many of these tools over YEARS. In this episode, …
The Top 9 Kitchen Tools Helping Us Get Healthier in 2020 Read More »
Are you as overwhelmed as I am by all of the different pills that claim to fight allergies? And what about all of those side effects? Sometimes I think the side effects might be WORSE than the allergies themselves. Natural …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to speak with Niki Turner-Parker, the co-founder of Aloe-Me Holistic Health. Who is Nikki-Turner Parker? Nikki and her wife and business partner, Allie Turner-Parker, formed Aloe-Me Holistic Health with …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are very pleased to be joined by Dr. Brooke Goldner. Dr. Goldner is a board-certified medical doctor and the author of three best-selling books: Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green …
Goodbye Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Brooke Goldner Read More »
What Is Malt? When you hear the word, “Malt”, what do you think of? If you’re like most people, you probably think of malted milkshakes, beer, malt liquor, or maybe malted milk balls. We never really thought of malt as …
What Is Malt? Benefits and Ways To Consume Malt with With Jillian Greaves, R.D Read More »
There are so many great ways for vegans and vegetarians to get their protein. One source, that isn’t discussed as often as it should be is through peas! In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the benefits of pea …
Stacy Ramirez is a Reiki practitioner, coach, and member of our Golden Apple Roundtable (our supporters on Patreon). In this interview, we talk to Stacy about her plant-based journey, her Reiki practice, and how she “drinks her veggies” every day! …
The Great Potato Controversy There are several foods that cause a lot of controversy regarding their overall healthiness. One of these foods is the potato. If you Google “Are Potatoes Good for You?” you’ll find plenty of articles arguing each …
Blackstrap molasses is something I wasn’t very familiar with before I became a vegetarian. I found out about it while looking for natural foods with health benefits such as added vitamins and minerals. It’s definitely a staple in our pantry and …
7 Amazing Blackstrap Molasses Benefits and Some Recipes! Read More »
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest healing systems. It was developed in India over 5000 years ago. The Sanskrit word “Ayurveda” means life (ayur) science or knowledge and (veda) or “science of life”. Practitioners of …
What is Ayurveda? Interview with Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Shivani Gupta Read More »
How I Stumbled Across the Idea of Combining Certain Foods for Health Recently, while doing some research for one of our podcasts, I came across an article that mentioned the health benefits of combining turmeric and black pepper. I had …
10 Easy, Powerful Food Combining Tips that Actually Boost Your Health! Read More »
When most people think of chickpeas they likely think of great-tasting hummus, without knowing exactly thinking much about the health benefits of chickpeas. Read on to learn more about chickpeas, including their nutritional value, health benefits, and recipe ideas. …
Health Benefits of Chickpeas and Vegan Chickpea Recipes That Aren’t Hummus! Read More »
What is Holistic Healing? “Holistic healing” is still somewhat of a mystery to many people. Essentially it is an approach to health and wellness that considers humans as a “whole,” and seek to restore balance by taking into consideration all …
Holistic Healing – Delicious Healing with Dr. Tumi Johnson Read More »
I’d heard about CBD oil for arthritis but hadn’t really done much research into it until our dog, Cosmo, developed issues with his leg which may require surgery. As we do with any major decision (and some minor ones!), Larissa …
CBD Oil – What is It? Is it Legal? What are the Benefits and the Risks? Read More »
