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All About Pumpkin! Health Benefits and, of Course, Pumpkin Recipes! (VZ 331)
vegetarian zen episode 331 pumpkin
A sure sign that Fall is here is that pumpkin is everywhere! From coffee drinks and baked goods to jack-o-lanterns--yes, ...
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20 Years of HappyCow with Eric Brent (VZ 330)
picture of happycow logo and eric brent
Holy HappyCow, Batman! It's Been 20 Years! Like many great ideas, HappyCow was born out of necessity. As a passionate ...
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The Forest Feast Mediterranean with Erin Gleeson (VZ 329)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 329
The Forest Feast Goes Overseas! For years, readers of The Forest Feast blog have been transported to Erin Gleeon’s picturesque ...
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Taste Tests: The Science of Simple Healthier Desserts with Samita Sarkar ( VZ 328)
taste tests book
Like many people, I have a STACK of cookbooks in my kitchen. While many are good, few are quite as ...
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Ask Us Anything! (VZ 327)
episode 327
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we asked YOU to ask us anything! Yes, anything and everything was ...
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Your Guide to Baking Homemade Bread (VZ 326)
ep 326 your guide to baking homemade bread
Fall is typically a great time to do some baking and there nothing quite like the taste and smell of ...
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8 of the Best Cruelty-Free AND Vegan Deodorants (VZ 325)
VZ podcast ep 325
Looking for a good cruelty-free and vegan deodorant can be a LOT harder than it sounds.  Since the term "cruelty-free" ...
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Nikki Turner-Parker of Aloe-Me Holistic Health (VZ 324)
holistic wellness fair
In this episode of  the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are pleased to speak with Niki Turner-Parker, the co-founder Aloe-Me Holistic ...
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7 Powerful Pantry Organization Tips! (VZ 323)
tips for organizing your pantry
In episode 319 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we gave you 7 Awesome refrigerator organization tips to help you stop ...
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What You May Not Know About Your Dog Car Harness (VZ 322)
dog car restraints
I have to admit, in researching this topic, I was SHOCKED to find out how many dog harnesses failed to ...
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Goodbye Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Brooke Goldner (VZ 321)
interview with brooke goldner
Who Is Dr. Brooke Goldner? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast ,we are EXTREMELY pleased to welcome Dr ...
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Your Guide to AMAZING Vegetarian Enchiladas (VZ 320)
enchiladas
La-La-La-Ladas! At least once a week (if you don't count leftovers!) Larissa and I enjoy an awesome plate of vegetarian ...
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7 Awesome Refrigerator Organization Tips to Help You Stop Wasting Food (VZ 319)
fridge organizing
You went to the store and bought some of the yummiest looking produce and refrigerated foods with all the best ...
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8 Tips for Easy Grilled Vegetables (VZ 318)
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy...and the grilling can be too! Being plant-based doesn’t mean missing out on amazing flavorful ...
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Your Guide to Vegan Eggs and Egg Replacers (VZ 317)
egg replacers
What are vegan eggs?  The term "vegan eggs" essentially refer to anything that replaces eggs either as a main dish ...
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7 of The Best Vegan AND Cruelty Free Shampoos (VZ 316)
What is cruelty-free, and is it the same as vegan? Before we talk about shampoos, let’s explain the difference between ...
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So What Exactly is Malt? (VZ 315)
what exactly is malt
When you hear the word, “Malt”, what do you think of? If you’re like most people, you probably think of ...
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We All Scream for Vegan Ice Cream! (VZ 314)
non dairy ice cream
Beat the Heat with a Non-Dairy Treat! What do you think of when you think of summer? Being from South ...
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The Rise of Vegan Businesses with Jonny Edwards of Nuzest-USA (VZ 313)
vegan companies
Vegan Businesses are BOOMING! Yes, it's true! Vegan businesses are on the rise!  When Larissa and I became vegetarians in ...
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World Environment Day 2019 (VZ 311)
When is World Environment Day? World Environment Day is a day designated by the United Nations to bring awareness to ...
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Talking Chickens with Lindsey White of Chickensmatter.org (VZ 310)
Chickens Matter! Did you know that May is International Respect for Chickens month? We didn't know that either until we ...
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A Review of What the Health (VZ 309)
a review of what the health documentary
What the Health Review What the Health is a documentary that was released in 2017 directed by Kip Andersen and ...
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5 Awesome Benefits of Pea Protein (VZ 308)
benefits of pea protein
What is Pea Protein? Pea protein is exactly what it sounds like. It’s protein extracted from peas. Peas are ground ...
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Finding Flexitarian with Harlie Pruder (VZ 307)
flexitarianism
Meet Golden Apple Roundtable Member Harlie Pruder! We LOVE getting to know the folks within our Vegetarian Zen community! In ...
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VZ 306: Let’s Get Cooking with Marly McMillen of Namely Marly!
namely marly
In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we are joined by Marly McMillen Beelman who is the founder and ...
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VZ 305: Birding 101 with Larissa
bird watching
You don’t have to be a Bird Nerd to get outdoors and do a little bird watching on National Go ...
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VZ 304: Reiki and Radical Beauty with Stacy Ramirez
stacy ramirez
Meet Stacy Ramirez! Stacy Ramirez is a Reiki practitioner, coach, and member of our Golden Apple Roundtable (our supporters on ...
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VZ 303: Why You Won’t Hear Us Bashing Ex-Vegans
call-out culture
I love YouTube and follow many plant-based YouTubers. Recently I've noticed that some of them have chosen to stop living ...
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VZ 302: In the Garden with Augie Sanchez (aka The Unkempt Gardener)
the unkempt gardener
Springtime is a GREAT Time to Be in The Garden! In this episode of our podcast, we are very pleased ...
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5 Awesome Health Benefits of Potatoes (VZ 301)
potatoes
The Great Potato Controversy There are several foods that cause a lot of controversy regarding their overall healthiness. One of ...
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VZ 300: Meal Subscription Boxes with Danielle Fried
meal kit review
Danielle Fried (who we affectionately call “Listener Zero”) has been a friend of ours for almost as long as we’ve ...
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VZ 299: How to Marinate Tofu
tofu marinade ideas
Tips and Recipes Ideas for Tasty Tofu! Back in episode 8 of the podcast, we talked “All About Tofu”, explaining ...
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VZ 298: The Art of Intarsia with Sherri Lewis of Sundog Wood Murals
sundog wood murals
Intarsia, Baby Rhinos, and Baby Elephants! We’ve made it a goal for 2019 to share more interviews with members of ...
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VZ 297: The Konmari Method for Your Home and Life
marie kondo method
This year, Netflix launched a new show called “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” which is based on the best-selling book, ...
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What To Do If You Find a Stray Cat or Dog
stray animal
Several weeks ago, we found a stray dog at a park near our neighborhood. It was a stressful experience for ...
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VZ 295: 6 Ways to Celebrate a Cruelty-Free & Environmentally Friendly Valentine’s Day
vegetarian zen podcast 295
Be my Veggie-Valentine! Despite its theme of love, Valentine’s Day can be a high-pressure holiday. What to give your spouse ...
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Buddha Bowls – What They Are and Why You Need Them In Your Life
vegetarian zen podcast ep. 294
What are Buddha Bowls? Larissa and I are busy people, as are most of the folks in our community. Full-time ...
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VZ 293: Vegan Pop-Up Tailgate Party with Kimberly Barnes of Might Be Vegan
vegetarian zen podcast 293
The Ultimate Vegan Tailgate Party! A few days ago, I tweeted a VegNews article about a Free Vegan Tailgating Party that will ...
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VZ 292: 6 Things We’ve Learned in 6 Years of Being Vegetarian
vegetarian zen podcast episode 292 - 6 things we've learned in 6 years of being vegetarian
We Can't Believe It's Been 6 Years Already! The year was 2013 and I was on vacation for the holidays ...
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VZ 291: How the Call-Out Culture Is Hurting the Plant-Based Community
vegetarian zen podcast episode 291 - how the call-out culture is hurting the plant-based community
What is the Call-Out Culture? Wikipedia defines “call-out culture” (also known as outrage culture) as “the social phenomenon of publicly ...
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VZ 290: Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes for the PBJ Weary
vegetarian zen podcast episode 290 - vegetarian sandwich recipes for the pbj weary
Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes That Aren’t PBJ When I first became a vegetarian in 2013 I thought my sandwich life would ...
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7 Blackstrap Molasses Benefits and Some Recipes! (VZ 289)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 289 - 7 blackstrap molasses benefits and some recipes
Blackstrap Molasses Benefits Before we get into the health benefits of blackstrap molasses, let’s first talk about what it is ...
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VZ 288: 8 Awesome Vegan Baking Tips and Some Yummy Recipes!
vegetarian zen podcast episode 288 - 8 awesome vegan baking tips and some yummy recipes
‘Tis the Season for Vegan Baking! A cold weather day is a perfect day to enjoy a warm beverage and ...
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Imperfect Produce and Meal Prep with Melissa Grove (VZ 312)
meal prepping
Imperfect Produce - A Review A few weeks ago, we did a live Facebook video just to chat with folks ...
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VZ 287: What is Ayurveda? Interview with Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Shivani Gupta
vegetarian zen podcast episode 287 - what is Ayurveda
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest healing systems. It was developed in India over 5000 years ...
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Are Fritos Vegan? (And Other Surprisingly Vegan And Non-Vegan Foods!) (VZ 286)
Vegetarian zen podcast episode 286 - are fritos vegan?
Vegan or Not Vegan? That is the Question!  When we first because vegetarians in 2013, we were pleasantly surprised to ...
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VZ 285: The Mise En Place Mindset
vegetarian zen podcast episode 285 - the mise en place mindset
What the Heck is “Mise En Place”? Listeners of the podcast may recall that I completed the Forks Over Knives ...
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VZ 284: 7 Amazing Benefits of Gratitude
vegetarian zen podcast episode 284 - 7 amazing benefits of gratitude
The Benefits of Gratitude When was the last time someone did something kind for you that was unexpected yet greatly ...
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VZ 283: Talking Turkey with Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary
vegetarian zen podcast episode 283 - talking turkey with gene baur of farm sanctuary
A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to the Farm Sanctuary...Website Around this time of year for the ...
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8 Simple Vegan Turkey Substitutes That Don’t Suck (VZ 282)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 282 - 8 simple vegan turkey substitutes that don't suck
It's That Time of Year Again! Yes, the holiday season is officially upon us! So many holiday traditions are based ...
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VZ 281: 10 Easy, Powerful Food Combining Tips that Actually Boost Your Health!
vegetarian zen podcast episode 281 - 10 easy, powerful food combining tips that actually boost your health
How I Stumbled Across the Idea of Combining Certain Foods for Health Recently, while doing some research for one of ...
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VZ 280: Health Benefits of Chickpeas and Vegan Chickpea Recipes That Aren’t Hummus!
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 280 - Chickpeas
There's More to Chickpeas Than Meets The Tastebuds When most people think of chickpeas they likely think of good-for-you, great-tasting ...
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VZ 279: Cage-Free vs. Free-Range vs. Pasture-Raised Eggs : Demystifying Egg Labeling
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 279 - Demystifying Egg Labels
Demystifying Egg Labels As we’ve discussed many times on the show, food labeling needs a BIG TIME redo. Trying to ...
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Holistic Healing – Delicious Healing with Dr. Tumi Johnson
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 278 - Holistic Healing, Delicious Healing with Dr. Tumi Johnson
What is Holistic Healing? "Holistic healing" is still somewhat of a mystery to many people. Essentially it is an approach ...
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VZ 277: CBD Oil – What is It? Is it Legal? What are the Benefits and the Risks?
Vegetarian zen podcast episode 277 - CBD Oil What is it and what are the risks and benefits
CBD Oil I’d heard about CBD oil for arthritis but hadn’t really done much research into it until our dog, ...
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VZ 276: Fake Meats Are Making Some People Very Angry! Here’s Why
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 276 - Fake meats are making some people very angry. Here's why
Yes, Fake Meats are Making Some People Very Angry! Fake meats, yes they are actually making some people very angry! ...
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VZ 275: Vegan Athletes on The Rise! Crushing the Competition on a Plant Based Diet
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 275 - Rise of the vegan athlete
The Number of Plant-Based Vegan Athletes is Growing! Recently there seems to be an explosion of the number of vegan ...
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5 Big Take-Aways from the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course (VZ 274)
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 274 - 5 Big Take-Aways from the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course
I Graduated from the Forks Over Knives Online Cooking Course! During the summer of 2019,  I started a new 90-day ...
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VZ 273: Vegan Clothing – The Latest and Greatest!
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 273 - Vegan Clothing The Latest and Greatest!
There's a Whole New World of Vegan Clothing! When we first became vegetarians 5 years ago, vegan clothing was VERY ...
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VZ 272: 10 Simple Meal Planning Tips
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 272 - 10 Simple Meal Planning Tips
Meal Planning Tips to Make Life Easier for All School has started already and for families with school-aged kids life ...
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VZ 270: Vegan Trader Joe’s
vegetarian zen podcast episode 270 - vegan trader joe's
Showing Some Love to Trader Joe's! Trader Joe's is a popular store for many folks within our Vegetarian Zen community ...
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IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet for Vegans and Vegetarians (VZ 271)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 271 - IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet for Vegans and Vegetarians
What is a Low FODMAP Diet? IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) can but challenging enough to manage in itself but as ...
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VZ 269: 8 Things You Can Do To Help Animals in Need in Your Community
vegetarian zen podcast episode 269 - 8 things you can do to help animals in need in your community
So Many Ways to Help Animals in Need... This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about how you ...
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The Best Vegan Cookbooks for Every Skill Level
vegetarian zen podcast episode 268 - 5 favorite vegan cookbooks
One Can Never Have Too Many Vegan Cookbooks! Recently, a member of our closed Facebook group (the Peas and Carrots ...
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VZ 267: 9 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety Naturally
vegetarian zen podcast episode 267 - 9 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety Naturally
Is It Possible to Manage Stress and Anxiety Naturally? You Bet! If you are like most people, you can experience ...
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VZ 266: Rise of the Non Dairy Milk Industry and What You Can Do to Keep it Going!
vegetarian zen podcast episode 266 - rise of the non-dairy milk industry
Non Dairy Milk...It's What's for Breakfast (and Lunch, and Dinner, and Snacks...) Back in episode 078 we did our first ...
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Forks Over Knives Cooking Course and Progress Update
vegetarian zen podcast episode 265 - Forks Over Knives Cooking Course – Vickie's Review and Update
I'm Taking the Rouxbe Forks Over Knives Cooking Course! Note: This podcast episode was recorded prior to me completing the ...
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VZ 264: Eating Vegan at the Ballpark
vegetarian zen podcast episode 264 - eating vegan at the ballpark
Vegan Options at the Ballpark? Absolutely! Many Americans enjoy this time of year because it means BASEBALL. While we don’t ...
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VZ 263: Tips for Affordable Plant Based Eating
vegetarian zen podcast episode 263 - Tips for Affordable Plant Based Eating
Plant-Based Eating...Emphasis on Affordable When we hit a financial rough patch it’s easy to cut back on non-essential expenses like ...
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VZ 255: Animal Abuse Legislation in the U.S.
vegetarian zen podcast episode 255 - animal abuse legislation in the U.S.
Animal Abuse Legislation Is Essential to Ensure That Animals Have a Voice in Our World While our core mission here ...
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VZ 262: Essential Oils 101
vegetarian zen podcast episode 262 - essential oils 101
The Essentials of Essential Oils We have recently started including aromatherapy using essential oils as part of our monthly massages ...
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Are You Really Hungry…Or Just Bored? (VZ 261)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 261 - are you really hungry or just bored
Hungry or Bored? The Answer May Surprise You! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we springboard off of ...
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Cruelty-Free Pet Products (VZ 260)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 260 - cruelty-free pet products
Cruelty-Free Pet Products Are a Win-Win-Win! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be shedding (get it, shedding??!) ...
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VZ 259: Air Frying – Is It Awesome or Just a Bunch of Hot Air?
vegetarian zen podcast episode 259 - Air Frying – Is It Awesome or Just a Bunch of Hot Air?
Be the Air Frying Hero Your Family Needs (Even if They Don't Know It)! In this episode of the Vegetarian ...
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VZ 258: Let’s Wok and Roll (Cooking with a Wok)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 258 - let's wok and roll (cooking with a wok)
Cooking with a Wok Makes for Easy Peasy Meals! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re all set ...
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Deodorant – The Good, the Bad, and the Homemade (VZ 256)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 256 - Dedorant the good, the bad, and the homemade
There Are More Deodorant Options Than What You Find on Store Shelves In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, ...
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VZ 257: Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Challenge
vegetarian zen podcast episode 257 - Dr. Greger's daily dozen challenge
In early May, Larissa and I challenged the members of our closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society to Dr ...
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VZ 254: Some Facts About Foodborne Illness
vegetarian zen podcast episode 254 - some facts about foodborne illness
Understanding Foodborne Illness Is Critical to Maintaining a Healthy Society Widespread outbreaks of illness resulting from contaminated produce have been ...
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VZ 253: Peanut Milk
Another Plant Milk? Yes...Here's Peanut Milk! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about a new ...
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VZ 252: 5 Years Later — Revisiting the Mission of Vegetarian Zen
vegetarian zen podcast episode 252 - 5 years later revisiting the mission of vegetarian zen
Why Vegetarian Zen? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we revisit the mission of Vegetarian Zen. We’ve been ...
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VZ 251: What’s the Deal with Palm Oil?
vegetarian zen podcast episode 251 - what's the deal with palm oil
Skip the Palm Oil In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss palm oil--what it is, how palm oil production ...
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VZ 250: Rice! (Types, Health Benefits, & More)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 250 - Rice (types, health benefits, and more)
It's All About Rice This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about rice. We discuss some of the ...
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VZ 249: Healing Properties of Herbs
vegetarian zen podcast episode 249 - healing properties of herbs
Delicious Herbs Have Healing Properties Too! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be sharing some information about ...
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VZ 248: Tips for Oil-Free Cooking
vegetarian zen podcast episode 248 - Tips for Oil-Free Cooking
The Surprising Versatility and Deliciousness of Oil-Free Cooking In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we provide some tips ...
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VZ 247: Is a Ketogenic Diet Possible for Vegetarians and Vegans?
vegetarian zen podcast episode 247 - is a ketogenic diet possible for vegetarians and vegans?
Should You Try a Ketogenic Diet? In some recent episodes, we’ve talked about how a couple of the popular diet ...
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VZ 246: The Facts About Nutritionfacts.org
vegetarian zen podcast episode 246 - the facts about nutritionfacts.org
What is Nutritionfacts.org? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the health website nutritionfacts.org, including information ...
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VZ 245: Can I do the Whole30 Program as a Vegetarian or Vegan?
vegetarian zen podcast episode 245 - Can I do the Whole30 Program as a Vegetarian or Vegan?
The Whole30 Program Sounds Awesome But I'm a Vegan / Vegetarian. Is it Right for Me? In today’s episode of ...
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VZ 244: What Happens to Your Body When You Adopt a Plant Based Lifestyle?
vegetarian zen podcast episode 244 - What Happens to Your Body When You Adopt a Plant Based Lifestyle?
The Amazing Effects of a Plant Based Lifestyle In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss some of the ...
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Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Hangover Remedies (VZ 243)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 243 - vegetarian- and vegan-friendly hangover remedies
Vegetarian and Vegan Hangover Cures For What Ails You! While moderation in most things is always a good idea, every ...
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Fresh Ideas for Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches (VZ 242)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 242 - fresh ideas for vegetarian and vegan lunches
Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches Can Be So Much More Than Salad! Having a healthy lunch at work or school can ...
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VZ 241: Is a Pegan Lifestyle Right for You?
vegetarian zen podcast 240 - Is a Pegan lifestyle for you?
What is a Pegan? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be learning together about a new “mashup” ...
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VZ 240: Being Vegetarian or Vegan in a Non-Veg Household
vegetarian zen podcast ep. 240
Making Everyone Happy in a Household of Mixed Eaters In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share tips ...
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VZ 239: Battling Sugar Addiction
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 239
Sugar Addiction, The Struggle is Real! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss sugar addiction…a very real ...
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VZ 238: Freezer Cooking
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 238
Your Freezer is Your Friend! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll explore the world of freezer cooking, ...
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VZ 237: Health Goals for the New Year
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 237
New Year, Better Me! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be focused on health goals for 2018—both ...
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VZ 236: Cheap, Quick, and Healthy Vegan Meals
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 236
Wallet AND Time-Friendly Meal Ideas! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some ideas for cheap, quick, ...
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VZ 235: Counteracting the Effects of Eating Too Much Sugar
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 235
Coming Down from That Sugar Rush In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll review what happens to the ...
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VZ 234: The Rise in Veganism and Vegetarianism – 9 Trends
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 234
There Are Some Exciting Trends in the Veg World! A recent article on plantbasednews.org discussed some inspiring stats and trends ...
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VZ 232: Tips for Giving Up Dairy
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 232
Dairy is Usually the Hardest for People to Give Up! For those new to the veg lingo, vegetarians consume some ...
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VZ 233: Avocados
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 233
All About My Favorite Fruit....Avocados! This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about avocados! If you’ve been listening ...
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VZ 231: Do I Need to Add a Protein Powder to My Diet?
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 231
We Are a Protein-Obsessed Society Most of us who are vegetarian or vegan have, at some point, been asked the ...
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VZ 230: 5 Things We Wish We’d Known As New Vegetarians
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 230
Lessons Learned! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share our top 5 things we wish we’d known ...
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VZ 229: Prepare Now for Holiday Cooking and Entertaining
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 229
Don't Let the Holidays Sneak Up On You! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some tips ...
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VZ 228: Kombucha
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 228
Do You Even Kombucha, Bro? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll talk about fermented tea, commonly called ...
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VZ 227: Ch-Ch-Ch- Chia Seeds!
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 227
Chia Seeds...So Small Yet So Nutritious! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we learn about the incredible versatility ...
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VZ 226: To Cook or Not to Cook? Hint: Some Vegetables Are More Nutritious Cooked!
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 226
Raw Isn't Always Better Necessarily In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss why some vegetables are more ...
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The Best Vegetarian and Vegan YouTube Channels (VZ 225)
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 225
Do You YouTube? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be taking a look at some of the ...
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VZ 224: Soup — Yes, It CAN Be a Meal!
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 224
It's the Season for Soup! Fall is almost officially here, and Fall is soup season! In this episode of the ...
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VZ 223: Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 223
Empowering Your Kids Can Make Healthy Choices Stick! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some tips ...
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VZ 222: Watch Out for Food Fraud
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 222
Don't be Fooled by Food Fraud! According to Michigan State University’s Food Fraud Initiative, food fraud is “a collective term ...
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How to Use Your Rice Cooker for More Than Rice! (VZ 221)
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 221
Yeah  OK, so rice is great! We love the taste, it's nutritious and can be used in soooo many ways! ...
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VZ 220: Exercise Isn’t an All-or-Nothing Proposition
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 220
Even a Little Goes a Long Way! We've always maintained that living a plant-based lifestyle shouldn't be an all-or-nothing thing ...
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VZ 219: The College Vegetarian
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 219
Meal Ideas for the College Vegetarian It’s almost time for back-to-school. In past episodes and blog posts we’ve talked about ...
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VZ 218: Vegetarian and Vegan Camping Foods
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 218
Let's Go Camping! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll demystify camping as a vegetarian or vegan. This ...
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VZ 217: Spotlight on the Peas and Carrots Society — Talking Yoga with Chris Bishop
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 217
Meet Chris Bishop! Over the past couple of years our Facebook group, the Peas and Carrots Society, has grown into ...
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VZ 216: Stay Super-Charged with These Energy-Boosting Foods
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 216
Healthy AND Packed with Power! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we sharing some foods that will help ...
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VZ 215: Meal Subscription Services
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 215
Which Meal Subscription Services are the Best (as of right now)? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we ...
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VZ 214: Switching to Natural Beauty Products
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 214
She's a Natural Beauty! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be sharing some tips for making the ...
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VZ 213: Follow a Plant-Based Diet Without Feeling Hungry
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 213
Feeling Hungry? A member of our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, asked for tips to help her ...
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VZ 212: Cauliflower: The Other Meat Substitute
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 212
Taking Another Look at Cauliflower We’ve been seeing a lot of recipes pop up around the internet for cauliflower. It’s ...
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VZ 211: Homemade Frozen Treats
Vegetarian Zen Podcast Ep. 211
Hot Summer Days Mean Frozen Yummy Treats! Summer is here (at least in our hemisphere!) and that means it’s time ...
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VZ 210: Vegan Sushi
vegetarian zen podcast ep. 210
It's Vegan....It's Sushi...What's Not to LOVE? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we learn about vegan sushi and ...
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All About Tea with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe Tea
vegetarian zen podcast ep. 209
Meet Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe Recently, we received an email from Andy Hayes, the owner of a loose-leaf tea ...
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VZ 208: Delicious Uses for Hummus (Beyond Dipping Veggies)
vegetarian zen podcast ep. 208
There IS More to Hummus! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we’ll be talking about tasty ways to ...
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VZ 207: Dietary Supplements 101
vegetarian zen podcast ep. 207
The Basics of Supplements In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the basics of dietary supplements. We ...
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New to the Plant Based Lifestyle (and sick of salad!) (VZ 206)
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Help! I've Got Salad Burnout! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we address a question posed by a ...
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VZ 205: Be Your Own Health Advocate
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The Best Advocate for Your Health is YOU! A visit to the doctor’s office, even for a routine exam or ...
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VZ 204: Transitioning from Vegan to Vegetarian
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From Vegan to Vegetarian? In the plant-based lifestyle community, there is a lot of discussion about transitioning from vegetarian to ...
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VZ 203: Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Travel Destinations
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Have Veggies Will Travel! If you’re planning to travel this summer, or even if you’re thinking of relocating permanently, you ...
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VZ 202: Good Grief, It’s…Granola!
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Are You One of the "Crunchy" People? “Nuts and twigs.” “What crunchy people eat.” “Dry.” “Boring.” These are just a ...
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VZ 201: 5 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Pet (Plus Helpful Adoption Tips)
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Adopt Don't Shop for Your Next Pet! Six days after the passing of our beloved dog, Molly, we decided to ...
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VZ 200: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Vegetarian Zen
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Looking Back on 200 Episodes of Vegetarian Zen! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we reflect on the ...
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VZ 199: Don’t Sacrifice Creaminess — How to Make Creamy Vegan Sauces
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Nut-Free Creamy Vegan Sauces In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some ways to make creamy vegan ...
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Organize Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer for Easier Healthy Eating (VZ 189)
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It's Easy (and Beneficial) to Organize! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some tips to organize your ...
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VZ 197: Another Round of “Ask Vegetarian Zen Anything”
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What Do You Want to Know About Vegetarian Zen? Back in November of 2015, we did an episode called Ask ...
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VZ 196: Plant Based Lunches That Will Keep You Fuller Longer
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Need Ideas for Filling Plant Based Lunches? The idea for this episode came from a member of the Peas and Carrots ...
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Homemade Cleaning Products (VZ 195)
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Homemade Cleaning Products Are the Bomb (Not Literally!) In the last episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we shared information ...
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VZ 194: Spring Cleaning? Green Cleaning!
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Green Cleaning Is Good for Everyone In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the merits of ...
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Smoothies for Everyone!
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Smoothies...Yum! This episode of our podcast, "Smoothies for Everyone!" was inspired by two active members of our Peas and Carrots ...
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VZ 192: Sorghum
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Sorghum? What's Sorghum? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we learn about sorghum, an ancient grain that is ...
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The How and Why of Sprouting
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Sprouting -- A Great Way to Add Variety to a Plant-Based Diet Most people are familiar with mung bean sprouts ...
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The Creative Vegetable Gardener’s Smart Start Garden Planner
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A Good Garden Planner Helps to Make a Successful Growing Season Spring will be here before we know it, so ...
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Plant Based Food Trends for 2017
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Keeping Up with Plant Based Food Trends In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we take a look at some ...
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Becoming a Vegetarian Later in Life
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Age Doesn't Matter...Anyone Can Become a Vegetarian...Anytime! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about becoming ...
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VZ 187: Mushrooms (There’s a Fungus Among Us!)
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Mushrooms. Are. Delicious. (and Nutritious...Who Knew?) In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll learn about the different types ...
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Simple Meals to Make When You Don’t Want to Cook
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Simple Meals Help Ensure Plant-Based Lifestyle Success This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast was inspired by a question posed ...
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VZ 185: The Power of Meditation
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Meditation and Health In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some insights into the power of meditation ...
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VZ 184: On Being Grateful
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For a Happier Life, Practice Being Grateful Did you know that adopting an attitude of gratitude can improve your quality ...
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Healthy Plant-Based Comfort Foods (VZ 183)
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We All Need a Little Comfort Food from Time to Time Sometimes you just need to soothe your soul with ...
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VZ 182: Junk Food Indulgences
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Junk Food's Going to Happen...But You Can Be Smarter About It In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll ...
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VZ 181: Homemade Salad Dressings
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Homemade Salad Dressing...Way Better (and Healthier!) Than Store-Bought A member of the Peas and Carrots Society, our closed Facebook group, ...
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VZ 180: All About Vegan Fashion – Just in Time for Holiday Shopping
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Vegan Fashion Is Becoming, Well...Fashionable! The holidays are upon us! If you’re a vegan, receiving non-vegan clothing or accessories from ...
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Best Vegetarian and Vegan Magazines (VZ 179)
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There's Still Nothing Like Picking Up a Good Magazine! Books and the Internet aren’t the only way to learn about ...
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A Very Vegetarian Thanksgiving (VZ 178)
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Happy Thanksgiving! For those of us in the US, Thanksgiving is nearly here. It's a time for feasting and family ...
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Healthy Habits for Happy Travels (VZ 177)
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Here's How to Make Your Holiday Travel As Healthy As Possible Can you believe it’s almost time for the holiday ...
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VZ 176: The Amazing Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
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What Exactly Are Fermented Foods? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the health benefits of fermented ...
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VZ 175: The Great Grains Breakdown
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The Importance of Grains to a Plant-Based Diet This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about grains. What ...
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5 Ways to Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month (VZ 174)
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Happy Vegetarian Awareness Month! October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share ...
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VZ 173: Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
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Having Pets in Your Life Is Good for Your Health In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk ...
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VZ 172: Maintaining Peace in a Multivore Household
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Do You Live in a Multivore Household? You’re a veggiesaurus living with one or more meatasauruses…what do you do? This ...
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VZ 171: Bar Wars – The Ins and Outs of Energy Bars and Nutrition Bars
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Energy Bars? Nutrition Bars? So Many Choices! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we take a look at ...
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VZ 170: The Mighty Jalapeno!
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The Jalapeno...It's HOT! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re getting spicy! Spicy with jalapenos, that is! We’ll ...
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How to Gain Weight on a Plant Based Diet (VZ 169)
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Sometimes It Is Necessary to Gain Weight In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing something that, ...
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VZ 168: The Taco Cleanse – Most Delicious “Detox” EVER!
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Mmmmm...Tacos! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll take a look at a witty and original cookbook, The ...
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VZ 167: Restrictive Eating and a Vegetarian Lifestyle
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Restrictive Eating Can Affect Anyone In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re going to talk about something that ...
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VZ 166: Planning for Healthy Back to School Lunches
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Keeping Things Healthy When It's Time to Head Back to School Parents and kids are gearing up for back to ...
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VZ 165: The Importance of Having a Strong Social Support System
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I Get By with a Little Help from My...Social Support System! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we ...
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VZ 164: Questions to Ask at the Farmers Market
Getting Ready for a Trip to the Farmers Market In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll help you ...
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VZ 163: Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant Chains
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Finding a Veg-Friendly Restaurant Can Be a Challenge... So let us help you! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen ...
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VZ 162: Resources for Living a Plant Based Lifestyle – Health & Nutrition Edition
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Discover a Healthier Plant-Based You In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we continue our discussion of resources for ...
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VZ 161: Where to Find Awesome Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes
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One Can Never Have Too Many Recipes In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some terrific sources ...
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VZ 160: Re-examining Living with Diabetes
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Make Managing Your Diabetes a Priority In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we revisit a topic we first ...
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VZ 159: The Peas & Carrots Society’s Plant-Based Summer Picnic
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Let's Go on a  Picnic! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be going on a virtual plant-based ...
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VZ 158: Best Veggie Burgers
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Who's in the Mood for a Burger? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be sharing some tips ...
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VZ 157: Whole Food Snacks for Pets
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Healthy and Safe Whole Food Choices for Your Furry Babies! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be ...
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VZ 156: Meal in a Bowl
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One Bowl, One Balanced Meal! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about something that has become ...
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VZ 155: Your Guide to Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSAs)
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What Are CSAs? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we learn a little about Community Supported Agriculture, or ...
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VZ 154: Natural Relief for Joint Pain
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Relief for Those Aching Bones! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about something that we both ...
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VZ 153: The One Where the Peas and Carrots Society Shared Amazing Recipes
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Our Friends Share Their Favorite Foods! We're changing up the format of the Recipes segment of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, so ...
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VZ 152: Whole Food Options for Managing Menopause
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Women of a Certain Age In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss the dreaded “M” word…menopause. We ...
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The Low Carb Vegetarian (VZ 151)
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Are You Low Carb'n? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the possibility of being a low carb ...
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VZ 150: Vitamin B12 – Yes, Plant-Eaters, You May Need a Supplement
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In last week’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talked about the importance of iron to our diets, what ...
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VZ 149: The Importance of Iron (and How to Get Enough When You Follow a Plant-Based Diet)
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Iron on a Plant-Based Diet In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll share what we’ve learned about iron ...
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VZ 148: 9 Ingredients You Can Make Instead of Buying
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be sharing 9 “ingredients” that you can easily make instead of ...
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VZ 147: What’s Hidden Behind the Words “Natural Flavors”?
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we clarify exactly what the words “natural flavors” mean in ingredients lists ...
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VZ 146: Using a Pressure Cooker to Create Healthy Vegetarian Food
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss our latest and greatest acquisition for our kitchen – a ...
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Nutritional Yeast – Just What is Nooch Anyway? (VZ 142)
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Recently in the Peas and Carrots Society Facebook group a member posted a question about nutritional yeast (aka Nooch). What ...
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VZ 145: 8 Brain-Boosting Foods for Vegetarians
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This episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast is all about brain-boosting foods for vegetarians.  Vickie became interested in this after ...
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VZ 144: MSG – What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing (Say It Again!)
vegetarian zen podcast episode 144 - MSG - what is it good for? Absolutely nothing (say it again!)! http://www.vegetarianzen.com
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be discussing MSG, a pervasive and toxic food additive that can ...
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VZ 143: Tea Time with Vegetarian Zen
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It’s time for high tea! This episode of the podcast contains all things tea – the types of tea, possible ...
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VZ 141: Plant-Based Dessert & Snack Options
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we wrap up our 4-part series on plant-based meals. This time, we’ll be ...
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VZ 140: Plant-Based Dinner Options
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our 4-part series on plant-based meals. This time, we’ll be ...
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VZ 139: Plant-Based Lunch Options
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Plant-Based Lunch Options In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our 4-part series on plant-based meals. This ...
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VZ 138: Plant-Based Breakfast Options
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we kick off our 4-part series about plant-based meals by talking about ...
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Is Alcohol Vegetarian-Friendly? (VZ 137)
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Of all foods and beverages, you would think that alcohol would be on the list of vegetarian- and vegan-approved foods, ...
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VZ 136: Meat Alternatives – The “Big Three” (Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan)
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We’ve talked a lot about tofu, tempeh, and seitan in past episodes, but we’ve never put them all together side ...
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VZ 135: A Healthy Home Starts with Good Indoor Air Quality
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the importance of keeping the air inside your home (or ...
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VZ 134: Becoming Vegan
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Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of our Peas and Carrots Society members sharing their stories of becoming vegan. Lots of ...
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VZ 133: Salads Without Greens – How to Make Delicious Salads with Pasta, Grains, Shaved Vegetables, and More
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our discussion of the wide world of salads that we ...
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VZ 132: 2015 – A Great Year to Be Vegetarian
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we take a look back at 2015, both personally and in the ...
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VZ 131: Holiday Cookies – Vegan, Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly and More
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Cookies!  There’s really nothing more to say about this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast except…cookies!!  We talk about our ...
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VZ 130: Anatomy of a Salad
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“Salad-eater” tends to be the stereotype by which vegetarians are defined. And in general, it’s probably a fair guess to ...
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VZ 129: To the Holidays and Beyond! 2015 Vegetarian and Vegan Gift Guide
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we present our 2015 vegetarian and vegan gift guide for the holidays ...
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VZ 128: Vinegar Is Amazing! (Don’t Let the Sour Disposition Fool You)
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The Benefits of Vinegar In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we do some tart talking…all about vinegar. You’ll hear ...
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VZ 127: Slow Cooker Recipes and Tips for Vegetarians and Vegans
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we share some tips for preparing delicious plant-based slow cooker recipes. Thanks ...
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VZ 126: Ask Vegetarian Zen Anything
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We recently put out a call to you, our listeners and readers, to ask Vegetarian Zen anything you wanted to ...
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Vegetarian Cooking for One (VZ 125)
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Whether you're the only vegetarian or vegan in your household or, you're living single, it can be tough to resist ...
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VZ 124: Help! I’m a Vegetarian Craving Meat!
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss what you can do if you are a vegetarian craving ...
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VZ 123: Vegetarians and Calcium – The Truth Revealed!
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we discuss calcium intake, a subject that concerns many people, vegetarians AND omnivores ...
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VZ 122: Zen and the Art of Being Me
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we have fun recapping Vickie's wildly successful TED-like presentation called "Zen and ...
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VZ 121: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tempeh
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast you'll learn all about tempeh, one alternative to tofu when it comes to ...
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VZ 120: Happy World Animal Day!
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Happy World Animal Day!!! This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is dedicated to animals everywhere! In it we share ...
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VZ 119: Building a PlantPure Nation
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We were fortunate to be able to attend a screening of the documentary PlantPure Nation this past week. The film ...
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VZ 118: Vegan Butcher Shops – Yes, They DO Exist (and They’re Awesome!)!
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about something that’s pretty new – vegan butcher shops! ...
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VZ 117: Making a Difference with Vegetarianism
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss a topic that was suggested by a listener. She wondered ...
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VZ 116: The Vegan Cheese Episode
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Dairy-Free Cheese Alternatives In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll tackle a topic that thwarts many people in ...
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VZ 115: Are You Getting Enough Iodine? Your Thyroid Might Not Think So!
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss thyroid issues and iodine deficiencies with our expert friends at ...
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Interview with Megan Cain, AKA The Creative Vegetable Gardener (VZ 113)
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On this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we interview Megan Cain of The Creative Vegetable Gardener. She has been ...
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VZ 114: How to Take Frozen Vegetables from Frosty to Fabulous
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about how to use frozen vegetables and fruits in ways that ...
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VZ 112: Demystifying Essential Fatty Acids – Omega-3 and Omega-6
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be delving into the mystifying world of fatty acids. We’ll have ...
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10 Natural Sweeteners (Besides White Sugar!) (VZ 111)
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Mother Nature Knows Best! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about some natural alternatives to sugar ...
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Using Foodscaping to Maximize the Deliciousness of Your Yard (VZ 110)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss compelling reasons to transform your yard into an edible paradise ...
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VZ 109: You May Be a Reducetarian (and not even know it!)
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing a familiar concept with a new name. What exactly ...
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VZ 108: 7 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
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Summer is here, and vacation season is in full swing. While travel is fun for us, it takes its toll ...
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VZ 107: Is Danger Lurking In Your Kitchen Cabinets?
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be taking a look at different types of cookware. More specifically, ...
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VZ 106: Vegetarian Cookout with Vickie and Larissa
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re getting ready for a Fourth of July vegetarian cookout.  We’ll talk ...
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VZ 105: Why Aren’t There More Vegetarian and Vegan Men?
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Today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is a listener request. Rachel asked us if we would explore the topic ...
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VZ 104: Resource Guide – How to Find In-Season Produce
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We talk often about eating “in season” to help you save money and find the freshest foods, but how do ...
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VZ 103: Food and Stress – How to Eat Properly to Stress Less
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about stress.  We'll discuss some foods that can exacerbate stress ...
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VZ 102: How to Save Money When Following a Plant-Based Diet
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we revisit a topic we first discussed back in episode 70.  We’ll ...
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Attack of the Vegan Snacks! (VZ 101)
Who's got a Hankering for a Vegan Snack? Whether you are a "sweet" or "salty" type of snacker, there are ...
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Simple Gardening Tips – Lessons Learned in Our Garden (VZ 99)
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How Does Your Garden Grow? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about our garden…we’re getting adventurous ...
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VZ 100: 5 Things Vegetarians and Vegans Want People to Know
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In this, our 100th episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share 5 things vegetarians and vegans want people to ...
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VZ 098: Vegan Home Furnishings – Tips to Veganize Your Home
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Ways to Veganize Your Home In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about ways to veganize ...
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VZ 097: How to Shop Smart at a Farmers Market
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we’ll be discussing how to shop smart at farmers markets.  These venues ...
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VZ 096: Growing the Future with Heirloom Seeds and Plants
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be continuing with our spring gardening theme and talking about heirloom ...
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VZ 095: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we offer tips to make your home eco-friendly.  First, we let you ...
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VZ 094: Composting 101
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Spring is finally here, and it’s time to get those gardens in shape for a new growing season. In this ...
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VZ 093: Coffee Talk with Vickie and Larissa
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This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about coffee. You’ll learn about some of the purported benefits of ...
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VZ 092: Animal Sanctuaries — Making the World a Safer Place for Animals
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we talk about some animal sanctuaries that are doing amazing work to help ...
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VZ 091: Organic vs Non-GMO
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we discuss buying organic vs non-GMO (and there is a huge difference!) ...
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VZ 090: Joe Cross Is Back In “Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2”
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be reviewing the documentary Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2.  Filmed ...
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VZ 089: Coconut Oil – Health Food or Hype?
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This episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast is all about coconut oil. Is it a health food or just hype?  We ...
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VZ 088: A Discussion About Diabetes and Plant-Based Foods
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be discussing diabetes and healthy plant-based foods. We briefly explain how ...
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VZ 087: Exploring the Diverse and Delicious Vegetarian Ethnic Food Experience
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we take a look at the vegetarian and vegan offerings of several ethnic ...
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VZ086: Vegetarian, Vegan, or Environmentally-Conscious? There’s an App for That!
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be taking a look at some vegetarian apps and vegan apps, ...
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VZ 085: A Veggieversary Quote-a-Thon
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re excited to share the details of our second Veggieversary celebration! We ...
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VZ 084: Simple 5-Ingredient Recipes
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be discussing some ideas for simple 5-ingredient recipes. Thanks for tuning in ...
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VZ 083: Where to Buy Vegan Food Online
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Not everyone lives in an area where vegan foods are readily available, which can make being a vegan a bit of ...
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VZ 082: Don’t Be Fooled By Deceptive Food Labels!
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In this episode, we share some of the most common tricks that food manufacturers use in an attempt to fool consumers ...
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Eating for Sustainability – How to Save the Planet One Meal at a Time (VZ 81)
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In Episode 037: Vegetarianism & the Environment, we talked about the effects that eating meat has on the environment.  In this episode ...
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VZ 080: Favorite Vegetarian Zen Podcast Episodes Revealed!
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, the last of 2014, we'll reveal our some of our favorite episodes over ...
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VZ 079: Alternatives to the Peanut – A Guide to Nut Butters and Seed Butters
VZ079 - Nut Butters http://www.vegetarianzen.com
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, you’ll hear way more than you ever thought you would about nut ...
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VZ 078: The Delicious World of Plant Milks
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, you’ll learn that there is indeed life after dairy milk!  We’ll talk ...
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VZ 077: Make Busy Weeknights Easy with These Simple Vegetarian Recipes
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we’ll share some of our favorite simple vegetarian recipes for busy weeknights. Thanks ...
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VZ 076: 7 Foods We’re Loving Right Now
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If you're like us, you go through food "phases".  You'll find a new food, or remember one you haven't had ...
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VZ 075: A Brief History of Vegetarianism
VZ075 - Brief History of Vegetarianism http://www.vegetarianzen.com
If you think vegetarianism is just a "hippie" movement from the 1960s then you're way off!  Vegetarianism developed as a ...
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VZ 074: Finding Vegan & Environmentally-Friendly Gifts
VZ074 - Finding Vegan & Environmentally-Friendly Gifts http://www.vegetarianzen.com
Get ready for the ultimate gift guide for all the vegans, animal-lovers, and environmentally-conscious people on your list!  Need vegan ...
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VZ 073: You Can Feed Your Pet a Vegetarian Diet…But Should You?
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You may want to feed your pet a vegetarian diet (or vegan, even) for a variety of reasons: Ethics -- ...
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VZ 071: Wait…What? Lemons Are Alkaline?
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing alkaline and acidic foods.  You’ll learn what pH is ...
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VZ 070: Eating Healthy on a Budget
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One of the main reasons people give for not eating healthy is the perceived extra expense.  I say "perceived" because ...
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VZ 072: Don’t Let Food Cravings Hold You Hostage!
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Sometimes I'll get a food craving that is so strong and all-consuming that I can't think straight.  I find myself ...
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VZ 069: Superfoods – Marketing Ploy or the Real McCoy?
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Have you noticed, over the past few years, a trend in the grocery marketplace toward pushing products that contain "superfoods"? ...
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The Joy of Vegan Baking (VZ 68)
Vegan Baking...Is It Possible? Before I became a vegetarian I had a lot of misconceptions about vegan baked goods.  I ...
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VZ 067: Gluten Free Made Simple
VZ067 - Gluten Free Made Simple http://www.vegetarianzen.com
In this episode we’ll be discussing all things gluten. You’ll learn what gluten is and what health problems can be ...
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VZ 066: 5 Byproducts of Busy Bees
VZ066 - 5 Byproducts of Busy Bees http://www.vegetarianzen.com
This episode of the podcast is all about bees! You’ll find out why honey isn’t considered vegan, and learn about ...
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Finding Cruelty Free Products Is Easier Than You Think (VZ 65)
Vote with Your Dollars! In Episode 064 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discussed what "cruelty free" really means and ...
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Cruelty Free 101 – An Animal-Lover’s Guide to Finding Products Not Tested on Animals
Using live animals in experiments is not a modern concept.  The ancient Greeks practiced vivisection, the dissection of live animals, ...
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VZ 063: Tips to Help You Transition From Vegetarian to Vegan
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We believe that a plant-based lifestyle should never be an all-or-nothing proposition.  When we became vegetarians, we did it all at ...
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VZ 062: How to Read Food Labels – The Bad & Ugly of Processed Foods
VZ062 - How to Read Food Labels
In an ideal, natural-food world, ingredient labels on food would be really, really short.  A label on vegetable soup might ...
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VZ 061: Going Raw – It’s More Than Just Wheatgrass Shots and Big Salads
VZ061 - Going Raw: It's More Than Just Wheatgrass Shots and Big Salads http://www,vegetarianzen.com
I once thought of raw foods as pretty much just wheatgrass shots (thank you, Sex and the City), really big ...
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VZ 060: How to Make Amazing Vegetarian Stir Fry
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I love stir fry.  It’s fresh, simple, quick, and lends itself so well to a vegetarian lifestyle.  The fact that ...
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VZ 059: Nutrition Secrets of Plant-Based Athletes
It is a widely-held misconception that the terms "vegetarian" or "vegan" and "athlete" don't belong together.  Isn't it true that ...
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VZ 058: How to Handle Social Events as a Vegetarian – Listener Feedback
As a vegetarian or vegan, attending social events can present a challenge.  What if you're invited to a birthday party...at ...
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How to Grill Like a Vegetarian (VZ 57)
Summertime, and the grilling is easy…with the helpful vegetable-grilling tips you’ll hear in this podcast episode.  There are many vegetables, ...
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VZ 056: Explaining Vegetarian Choices
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Becoming a vegetarian or vegan is a very personal choice. Some may have ethical reasons, some health, some environmental. If ...
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VZ 055: Kids and Vegetarianism
Scenario #1: You’re interested in adopting a plant-based diet, but you have kids who may or may not jump enthusiastically ...
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VZ 054: “Fed Up” Documentary Review
“Fed Up” is a powerful new documentary from Katie Couric, producer Laurie David, and director Stephanie Soechtig. The premise of ...
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VZ 053: The Soy Controversy
To soy or not to soy, that is the question! Soy is an ancient food source.  It’s been used in ...
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6 Types of Sugar and How to Tame Those Sugar Cravings (VZ 52)
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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing sugar.  By the time we say goodbye, you’ll have ...
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VZ 051: Help Your Body to Detoxify Naturally
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Detox and cleanse diets are all the rage these days, and the idea behind them can be very enticing.  Who ...
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VZ 050: 50 Episodes of Vegetarian Zen
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Wow!  It’s hard to believe we’ve reached 50 episodes of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!  In this episode, we take a ...
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VZ 049: Fruits and Vegetables That Will Keep You Hydrated
Summer is nearly upon us.  Down here in South Texas, it's already steamy and hot.  We all know that staying ...
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VZ 048: Foods That Seem Vegetarian (But Are Not!)
If a food doesn't contain chunks of meat it's vegetarian, right? Not necessarily. Being vegetarian or vegan isn't just about going ...
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VZ 047: Summer Fruits and Vegetables
Summer is nearly here.  A time for picnics, grilling out, spending time outside with family and friends.  For many, some ...
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VZ 046: Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergies?
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Funny story: when I was researching the topic for this episode, I went out searching for information about how eating ...
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VZ 045: Interview with Farnoosh Brock
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are happy to be joined by Farnoosh Brock, founder and president ...
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VZ 044: Healthy Fats
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Yes, Some Fats are Healthy! Fat is bad for you, right?  Otherwise, why would food companies produce items labeled “low-fat”, ...
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VZ 043: Sleep Well Naturally
"I have a big report due at work tomorrow." "Where did I leave my keys?" "I need to pick up ...
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VZ 042: Herb Gardening
We love cooking with fresh herbs.  They provide amazing flavor for just about any dish you can cook and, if ...
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VZ 041: Our Review of Mayim’s Vegan Table
Acclaimed actress, accomplished neuroscientist, awesome mom and full-time vegan Mayim Bialik has now created a vegan cookbook, aptly called Mayim's ...
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VZ 040: Meal Planning 101
Two of the biggest obstacles to eating healthy meals during the week are time and effort.  How often do we come ...
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VZ 039: Meal Prepping Shortcuts
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One of the biggest arguments against eating fresh, wholesome, healthy foods involves time.  After a long day at the office ...
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VZ 038: A Review of the Documentary”Super Size Me”
A Super Size Me Review! Did you know that when "Super Size Me" was filmed back in 2004 only seven ...
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VZ 037: Vegetarianism and The Environment
Raising animals for human consumption has a tremendous negative impact on our environment.  Grazing animals such as cattle, sheep and ...
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VZ 036: More About Juicing
So, you've been juicing for a while now (like we have), and you love it (we do too).  But how ...
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VZ 035: Breakfast Protein Options for Vegetarians
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One of the questions most persistently asked of vegetarians and vegans is "How do you get enough protein?"  As any ...
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VZ 034: Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux
I'm sure many of you have had that ugly, burning feeling in your stomach or throat.  You know the one, ...
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Reasons Why You Should Eat Less Dairy (VZ 33)
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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 ...
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VZ 032: Fight Illness and Allergies Naturally
The season of nasty colds, ugly flu viruses and winter allergies is upon us.  Coughing, chest congestion, itching and achiness ...
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Lessons Learned in a Year of Being Vegetarian (VZ 31)
Lessons We Learned During Year 1 The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect on the ...
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VZ 030: Coming Out As A Vegetarian
Becoming a vegetarian or vegan is a big decision, one which family and friends may or may not agree with ...
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VZ 029: New Year’s Resolutions
From the time we are kids we hear about New Year's resolutions.  Adults make them...and break them.  Kids emulate their ...
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VZ 028: Tim Paige Interview
This episode features our very first interview, with none other than the voice of our podcast intro track, Tim Paige! ...
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VZ 027: Keeping Pets Safe & Healthy During the Holidays
We're all busy during the holiday season.  Buying and wrapping gifts, making cookies, attending and/or hosting parties, making airport runs, ...
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VZ 026: Our Lift Coaching Plan to Eat More Vegetables & Fruits
It's official...we've published our very first Lift Coaching Plan, aptly entitled "Eat More Vegetables and Fruits"!  We've discussed the Lift ...
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VZ025: Tips for Avoiding Toxic Toys
We all want to protect our kids from harm.  We teach them to not talk to strangers and to look ...
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VZ 024: Thanksgiving Tips for Vegetarians
When we come together to celebrate the holidays, food is,usually the focal point around which we gather.  Further, the centerpiece ...
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VZ 023: Exercise Hacks
Even the most dedicated fitness fanatics sometimes find it challenging to get the job done.  For those who don't enjoy ...
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VZ 022: Oh No! GMO!
Unfortunately, GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have become pervasive in our society today.  Often under the guise of increasing crop yields, ...
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VZ 021: The Importance of Buying Organic
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Do I Need to Buy Everything Organic? "Buy organic" seems to be a popular buzz phrase these days.  With all ...
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VZ 020: Tips for a Healthy Halloween
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Kids love candy,  adults love candy...Halloween is awesome!  We all know that candy and other sweet treats are not exactly ...
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VZ 019: What’s In Season? Fall Fruits and Vegetables
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The Fall season brings us a bounty of wonderful, healthy fruits and vegetables.  From the many varieties of winter squash ...
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VZ 018: Food and Mood
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 018 - Food & Mood http://www.vegetarianzen.com
It's all too easy to blame our moods on purely external circumstances beyond our control. A bad day at the ...
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VZ017: All About Beans
Beans and other legumes just may be the vegetarian's and vegan's best friends.  Pinto, kidney, red, pink, Great Northern, lima...no ...
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VZ 016: Let’s Celebrate National Kale Day!
National Kale Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 2, and Vegetarian Zen is on board to celebrate it. As ...
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VZ 015: A Review of the Documentary Film Forks Over Knives
Are foods derived from animals the only source of protein for humans?  Is drinking cow's milk necessary for humans in ...
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VZ 014: Our Favorite Myths About Vegetarianism
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In this episode, we take on some of the most common myths about vegetarianism and veganism.  Before becoming vegetarians, we ...
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VZ 013: This for That – Healthy Recipe Substitutions
Common sense tells us that skim milk is healthier than whole milk, correct?  Less fat equals healthier.  But what is ...
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VZ 012: Tips to Avoid Being a Junk Food Vegetarian
When we first became vegetarians, we simply stopped eating meat without changing our other bad eating habits. Consequently, we discovered ...
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VZ 011: Surviving Football Season as a Vegetarian
Vegetarian Zen podcast episode 011 - surviving football season as a vegetarian http://www.vegetarianzen.com
Football season is once again upon us!  Whether you're an NFL fan, a college follower or both, you'll need to have good ...
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VZ 010: Back To School the Healthy Way
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Healthy Lunch Ideas for Back to School! Getting ready for back-to-school is hectic, no doubt.  Lots to do, too little ...
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Why We Love “The Healthy Juicer’s Bible” (VZ 9)
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When we first became vegetarians, we also became juicers.  We did a lot of reading online, of course, but the ...
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VZ 008: All About Tofu
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What's The Deal With Tofu? Tofu...often the first thing that comes to the mind of an omnivore when introduced to ...
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VZ 007: Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian or Vegan
"If  you don't eat animal products, how on earth are you getting enough protein in your diet?" This is one ...
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VZ 006: Vacationing & Grilling, Vegetarian-Style
In this episode, we discuss two favorite pastimes during the summer season: vacationing & grilling.  We offer some great tips ...
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VZ 005: Living Healthy with a Vitamix Blender
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In the previous episode, we discussed the differences between juicing and blending, and reviewed the juicer we use, the Omega VRT350 ...
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VZ 004: Juice It Up!
This episode of the podcast is all about juicers and juicing.  Vickie explains the differences between juicing and blending, and ...
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Time is On My Side…Making Time for Exercise (VZ 03)
One of the most often-used excuses for not living a healthy, active lifestyle is that "there's not enough time". In ...
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A Life of Spice – Tasty AND Good for You! (VZ 02)
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Sure Spices and Herbs Taste Great but They Are Great for You Too! In the first part of this episode ...
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VZ 001: Here We Go! The Vegetarian Zen Podcast Launch is Here!
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Our First Podcast! Wow!  It's finally here...the very first episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast... our launch!   We've been working ...
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