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The Vegetarian Zen podcast has been coming to you since 2013. Over that time, we’ve covered a LOT of topics and have talked to a LOT of people! Check out a complete list of our podcast episodes here or at the following places.

 

 

A Review of the Documentary Film Forks Over Knives (VZ 15)
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Are foods derived from animals the only source of protein for humans?  Is drinking cow's milk necessary for humans in order to get enough calcium? ...
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Our Favorite Myths About Vegetarianism (VZ 14)
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In this episode, we take on some of the most common myths about vegetarianism and veganism.  Before becoming vegetarians, we actually held some of these ...
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This for That – Healthy Recipe Substitutions (VZ 13)
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Common sense tells us that skim milk is healthier than whole milk, correct?  Less fat equals healthier.  But what is healthier than skim milk?  How ...
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Tips to Avoid Being a Junk Food Vegetarian (VZ 12)
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When we first became vegetarians, we simply stopped eating meat without changing our other bad eating habits. Consequently, we discovered that we did not initially ...
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Surviving Football Season as a Vegetarian (VZ 11)
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Football season is once again upon us!  Whether you're an NFL fan, a college follower or both, you'll need to have good strategies in place to maintain ...
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Back To School the Healthy Way (VZ 10)
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Getting ready for back-to-school is hectic, no doubt.  Lots to do, too little time to get it all done.  Summer was too short (for the ...
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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 first book we bought was ...
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All About Tofu (VZ 8)
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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 a vegetarian; as in, "So, ...
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Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian or Vegan (VZ 7)
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"If  you don't eat animal products, how on earth are you getting enough protein in your diet?" This is one of the most commonly asked ...
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Vacationing & Grilling, Vegetarian-Style (VZ 6)
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In this episode, we discuss two favorite pastimes during the summer season: vacationing & grilling.  We offer some great tips for grilling vegetables and fruit, ...
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Living Healthy with a Vitamix Blender (VZ 5)
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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.  In this episode, we offer ...
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Juice it Up! What is Juicing and How to Pick a Great Juicer! (VZ 4)
This episode of the podcast is all about juicers and juicing.  Vickie explains the differences between juicing and blending, and why they are both important, ...
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Time is On My Side…Making Time for Exercise (VZ 03)
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One of the most often-used excuses for not living a healthy, active lifestyle is that "there's not enough time". In this episode, we offer lots ...
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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 we discuss the many benefits ...
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Here We Go! The Vegetarian Zen Podcast Launch is Here! (VZ 01)
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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 hard to pack each episode ...
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