Posts about health, healthy eating, fitness, and overall well-being.
Have you noticed, over the past few years, a trend in the grocery marketplace toward pushing products that contain “superfoods”? As in, “Buy this pancake mix containing the superfood flax!”. Or, “XYZ granola is packed with superfood ingredients like blueberries, …
Superfoods – Marketing Ploy or the Real McCoy? (69) Read More »
In this episode, we’ll be discussing all things gluten. You’ll learn what gluten is and what health problems can be associated with it. You’ll also hear what foods contain gluten and which are naturally gluten-free. We’ll also discuss whether or …
Using live animals in experiments is not a modern concept. The ancient Greeks practiced vivisection, the dissection of live animals, in order to understand how living organisms functioned. Historically, animals have been used to test treatments before applying to humans, …
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. …
Tips to Help You Transition From Vegetarian to Vegan (VZ 63) Read More »
In an ideal, natural-food world, ingredient labels on food would be really, really short. A label on vegetable soup might read like this: vegetable broth onions potatoes carrots tomatoes green beans Instead of this: …
I once thought of raw foods as pretty much just wheatgrass shots (thank you, Sex and the City), really big salads, and snacking on carrot sticks. Truth be told, these things are just the tip of the iceberg (lettuce) when …
Going Raw – It’s More Than Just Wheatgrass Shots and Big Salads Read More »
It is a widely-held misconception that the terms “vegetarian” or “vegan” and “athlete” don’t belong together. Plant-based athletes? What is that? Isn’t it true that athletes need a lot more protein than other people, and that animal protein is the …
Nutrition Secrets of Plant-Based Athletes (VZ 59) Read More »
As a vegetarian or vegan, attending social events can present a challenge. What if you’re invited to a birthday party…at a steakhouse? How about a Fourth of July cookout with burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and baked beans full of pork …
How to Handle Social Events as a Vegetarian or Vegan (VZ 58) Read More »
Scenario #1: You’re interested in adopting a plant-based diet, but you have kids who may or may not jump enthusiastically on the veggie train. Scenario #2: One day, out of the blue, your child announces that (for whatever reason), …
“Fed Up” is a powerful new documentary from Katie Couric, producer Laurie David, and director Stephanie Soechtig. The premise of the film is both simple and complex: what if everything we’ve been told about diet and exercise for the past …
Detox and cleanse diets are all the rage these days, and the idea behind them can be very enticing. Who doesn’t want to think that your insides are squeaky clean and healthy? We bathe to keep our outsides fresh, so …
Summer is nearly upon us. Down here in South Texas, it’s already steamy and hot. We all know that staying hydrated is important, and even more so during the warmer months. But, besides drinking plenty of water, did you know …
Fruits and Vegetables That Will Keep You Hydrated (VZ 49) Read More »
Sometimes you really need to go to sleep, but just can’t. Sometimes you drift off just fine, but your eyes pop open in the middle of the night and just won’t close again this could be due to the pollution …
An Allergy Relief Smoothie? Really? Yes, really! In Episode 046 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the fact that following a plant-based lifestyle may help alleviate the suffering caused by seasonal allergies. So what better way to fight …
Let’s get straight to the point…YES! A plant-based diet can DEFINITELY help alleviate seasonal allergies. But how you ask? We’ll tell you why in this episode of the podcast! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian …
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergies? Read More »
Want to supercharge your mid-morning? Need a nice, refreshing afternoon pick-me-up? Try this simple and yet super-satisfying Snack Time Smoothie! You’ll get a protein power-up from the soy milk, a healthy dose of spinach- and strawberry-flavored antioxidants, and your fill …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are happy to be joined by Farnoosh Brock, founder and president of Prolific Living, and author of The Healthy Juicer’s Bible: Lose Weight, Detoxify, Fight Disease, and Live Long. In this …
Healthy fats for vegans and vegetarians aren’t terribly hard to find. Whether you are plant-based or not, fats are essential for energy, cell function, and to vitamin absorption. You can listen to our discussion of healthy fats here or read …
The Skinny on Healthy Fats for Vegans and Vegetarians Read More »
With all of this going through your head as you turn out the lights at night, sometimes sleep just doesn’t come. Maybe you partied just a little too hard…the alcohol you enjoyed might prevent a restful night. Smoker? Did you …
Acclaimed actress, accomplished neuroscientist, awesome mom, and full-time vegan Mayim Bialik has now created a vegan cookbook, aptly called Mayim’s Vegan Table. Packed with over 100 recipes plus four chapters full of helpful tips and guidelines, this book is …
Two of the biggest obstacles to eating healthy meals during the week are time and effort. How often do we come home tired from a long day at work and end up eating pre-packaged, easy to cook foods or take-out fast …
One of the biggest arguments against eating fresh, wholesome, healthy foods involves time. After a long day at the office and a long commute home, many people say it’s just too late to make a healthy meal and still eat …
Did you know that when “Super Size Me” was filmed back in 2004 only seven McDonald’s menu items (hash browns, sausage, chicken McNuggets, coffee, tea and diet coke) did not contain sugar? How about the fact that a today’s ten-piece …
A Review of the Documentary “Super Size Me” (VZ 38) Read More »
So, you’ve been juicing for a while now (like we have), and you love it (we do too). But how do you know for sure you’re “doing it right”? Are you prepping your fruits and veggies correctly? What should you …
One of the questions most persistently asked of vegetarians and vegans is “How do you get enough protein?” As any veg*n will tell you, this question gets old fast. But how do we, especially at breakfast, which really is “the …
Breakfast Protein Options for Vegetarians (VZ 35) Read More »
