The Vegetarian Zen Podcast
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Actor Torrey DeVitto On Conscious Consumerism and Cruelty-Free Fashion
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Torrey DeVitto. Torrey is an actor and musician who has recently wrapped up 6 seasons on Chicago Med. In addition to being an actor, Torrey is a passionate animal advocate.

Body On Fire with Dr. Monica Aggarwal
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re pleased to welcome Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD, co-author of the book, Body on Fire Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: Your Guide to Eating Plant Foods that Fight Disease. We’ll speak to Dr. Aggarwal about how

8 Simple Tips for eating Plant-Based on a Budget
With the prices of everything up these days, people are really having a hard time with expenses–including food. A common misconception about eating plant-based on a budget is that it’s a hard thing to do. Having been plant-based since 2013, I

20 Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy Flavors To Cool You off This Summer
Looking for a delicious, cruelty-free non-dairy frozen dessert option? Then you need to check out Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy ice cream! In this article we’ll share the delicious non-dairy flavors of Ben & Jerry’s and give you some of our

10 Of Our Favorite Vegan Ice Cream Brands
Beat the Heat with a Non-Dairy Treat! What do you think of when you think of summer? Being from South Texas, the first thing I think of is triple-digit HEAT! Then I think about ways I can keep cool. A

15 Easy Zero Waste Swaps The Planet Will Love You For!
Back in episode 360 of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we spoke to Callee Ackland, owner of Hippie Haven, the first “zero-waste” store in South Dakota. Back then, Larissa and I didn’t know a lot about zero waste stores. We loved

Vegetariana: A Mix of Wit, Lore, and Delicious Vegan Recipes with Nava Atlas
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we speak to Nava Atlas, who is the author of multiple books including Vegetariana: A Rich Harvest of Wit, Lore, and Recipes. Vegetariana was originally released in 1984. The 4th edition was

7 of the Best Cruelty-Free Sunscreens That Are Also Reef-Friendly
Even just a few years ago, finding a good cruelty-free sunscreen wasn’t that easy. Luckily, more companies these days are launching sun protection products that are not only good for us but also good for the planet and for our

Rym Selmi of Miiro Talks Vegan Chocolate Bars & Treats!
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we welcome Rym Selmi, CEO of Miiro, a company that makes wholesome, vegan, low-sugar chocolate treats and baking goodies. Rym discusses her own plant-based journey to veganism and her inspiration for creating

Easy Vegan Home Cooking With Laura Theodore
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen Podcast we welcome back one of the greatest inspirations for our podcast, Laura Theodore (aka, The Jazzy Vegetarian). Laura is back to talk about her new book, Easy Vegan Home Cooking. Vegetarian Zen

Vegan Life Coach Ella Magers on Being a Sexy Fit Vegan
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen Podcast we welcome Ella Magers of Sexy Fit Vegan. Ella has been a dedicated vegan since the age of 7 and is on a mission to transform the culture of the vegan movement from

10 Immune-Boosting Meals That Will Make Your Body Happy!
As we write this in February 2022, the world is experiencing a pandemic and many people are concerned with keeping themselves as healthy as possible. It’s important to make sure our immune systems are functioning at their best. This is