Posts about health, healthy eating, fitness, and overall well-being.
When Larissa and I became lacto-ovo vegetarians in 2013, one question we were frequently asked was, “Is being vegetarian healthy?” When people ask me this today, my answer is, “It depends.” Larissa and I started this podcast because, when we …
Is Being Vegetarian Healthy? Our Journey And What We’ve Discovered So Far Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re pleased to welcome Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD, co-author of the book, Body on Fire Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: Your Guide to Eating Plant Foods that Fight Disease. We’ll speak to Dr. Aggarwal about how …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we welcome Gabriel Zhanay, a vegan fitness coach who helps empower vegans through health and fitness. We talk to Gabriel about his own plant-based journey and how his coaching program helps empower …
Vegan Fitness Coach Gabriel Zhanay On How to Empower Yourself and Others Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen Podcast we welcome Ella Magers of Sexy Fit Vegan. Ella has been a dedicated vegan since the age of 7 and is on a mission to transform the culture of the vegan movement from …
Vegan Life Coach Ella Magers on Being a Sexy Fit Vegan Read More »
As we write this in February 2022, the world is experiencing a pandemic and many people are concerned with keeping themselves as healthy as possible. It’s important to make sure our immune systems are functioning at their best. This is …
10 Immune-Boosting Meals That Will Make Your Body Happy! Read More »
In a protein-obsessed culture like ours, many people turn to protein supplements to increase their protein intake for muscle growth. Whey protein is a popular choice, as it’s often associated with muscle-building. Those also following a plant-based might also wonder, …
Is Whey Vegan and Is It Better for You Than Vegan Protein? Read More »
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 …
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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 …
