Discover the benefits of a plant based diet, from better heart health to more energy. Learn how plant-powered living can support your body and mind naturally.
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
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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
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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss some of the changes that can occur in the body as a result of ditching animal products in favor of healthy whole plant foods. Vegetarian Zen is reader-supported. When you
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss the dreaded “M” word…menopause. We share some natural alternatives to the hormone replacement therapy that is regularly prescribed by doctors, specifically some whole food options for managing menopause. Vegetarian Zen is
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast is all about brain-boosting foods for vegetarians. Vickie became interested in this after we recorded our last episode on MSG and really began to analyze some of the foods in our pantry. Much
We believe that a plant-based lifestyle should never be an all-or-nothing proposition. When we became vegetarians, we did it all at once and it was a bit of a struggle. Some people may be fine with a quick change, however. Same
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Despite the decades-long campaign that milk and other dairy products are essential for a healthy body, current evidence shows exactly the contrary. The fact that humans are the only species that drink the milk of other animals should be a
Hello. My name is Larissa and I’m a milk-o-holic. Reformed. Yes, I had a milk addiction. It’s true. I drank milk for 41 and a half years. Drank? No, guzzled. Chugged. Gulped. I would easily go through a gallon every
