Posts about health, healthy eating, fitness, and overall well-being.
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 »
What is a Low FODMAP Diet? IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) can but challenging enough to manage in itself but as a vegan or vegetarian it can be even more challenging. In this episode, we discuss IBS, why IBS can be …
IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet for Vegans and Vegetarians Read More »
If you are like most people, you can experience a fair amount of stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it be from your job, your kids, your spouse, or just what’s going on in the world today. …
We have recently started including aromatherapy using essential oils as part of our monthly massages and we both love it. In this episode of the Vegetarian Podcast, we discuss the basics of essential oils–what they as well as some benefits …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we springboard off of a post in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, about how to know if you’re eating because you’re hungry, or if you’re just bored. We …
In early May, Larissa and I challenged the members of our closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society to Dr. Michael Greger’s Daily Dozen Challenge. You might remember that Dr. Michael Greger is the founder of Nutritionfacts.org, which is …
Widespread outbreaks of illnesses resulting from contaminated products have been in the news a lot recently. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll present some facts about foodborne illness, including how it happens and how you can lower …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we provide some tips for oil-free cooking. What this episode is NOT: because we are not trained in nutrition or in the medical industry, our goal is not to convince you …
Should You Try a Ketogenic Diet? In some recent episodes, we’ve talked about how a couple of the popular diet plans, namely Paleo and Whole30, fit with a vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based lifestyle. (To hear those episodes, check out VZ …
Is a Ketogenic Diet Possible for Vegetarians and Vegans? (VZ 247) Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the health website nutritionfacts.org, including information about its founder, Dr. Michael Greger, and his mission in creating the site. Please note that some of the links on …
Are you considering doing the Whole30 program as a vegetarian or vegan? If so, then you’re in the right place. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the program and whether or not it’s possible to be a Whole30 …
Can I Do the Whole30 Program as a Vegetarian or Vegan? Read More »
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. Please note that some …
What Happens to Your Body When You Adopt a Plant Based Lifestyle? (VZ 244) Read More »
Vegetarian and Vegan Hangover Cures For What Ails You! While moderation in most things is always a good idea, every now and then we overindulge. One of the areas in which we can overdo it at times is the consumption …
Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Hangover Remedies (VZ 243) Read More »
Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches Can Be So Much More Than Salad! Having a healthy lunch at work or school can be difficult, particularly if you don’t have access to a microwave. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we …
Fresh Ideas for Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches (VZ 242) Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be learning together about a new “mashup” eating style called Peganism. We discuss what it means to be pegan and give our opinions on this relatively new lifestyle. Please note …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss sugar addiction…a very real issue that plagues many people. We talk about how and why sugar is addictive, and some ways to help overcome this powerful problem. Please …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be focused on health goals for 2018—both ours and those shared with us by members of the Peas and Carrots Society. Please note that some of the links on …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some ideas for cheap, quick, and healthy vegan meals. The topic was inspired by a discussion in our closed Facebook group, the Peas & Carrots Society. Please note …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll review what happens to the body after eating too much sugar, and offer some suggestions to mitigate the sugar crash that follows. Please note that some of the links …
Counteracting the Effects of Eating Too Much Sugar (VZ 235) Read More »
Dairy is Usually the Hardest for People to Give Up! For those new to the veg lingo, vegetarians consume some animal products whereas vegans avoid all foods and products made of or by animals (including honey). When we started …
Most of us who are vegetarian or vegan have, at some point, been asked the question, “But where do you get your protein?” In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about protein–how much we really …
Do I Need to Add a Protein Powder to My Diet? (VZ 231) Read More »
