In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll review what happens to the body after eating too much sugar, and offer some suggestions to mitigate the sugar crash that follows. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on […] The post VZ 235: Counteracting the Effects of Eating Too Much Sugar appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
A recent article on plantbasednews.org discussed some inspiring stats and trends that prove veganism is going mainstream. Even in just the 5 years since becoming vegetarians, we have seen a lot of encouraging trends that demonstrate this whole veg thing seems to be on the rise. In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, […] The post VZ 234: The Rise in Veganism and Vegetarianism – 9 Trends appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about avocados! If you’ve been listening for a while, you know that Larissa doesn’t care for avocados but, she knows most of our VZ community is crazy about them as am I. In today’s episode we’re going to give you a few avocado fun facts, […] The post VZ 233: Avocados appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .
For those new to the veg lingo, vegetarians consume some animal products whereas vegans avoid all foods and products made of or by animals (including honey). When we started out on our plant-based journey, we decided to become lacto-ovo vegetarians rather than vegans because we weren’t quite ready to give up dairy and eggs. As […] The post VZ 232: Tips for Giving Up Dairy appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Most of us who are vegetarian or vegan have, at some point, been asked the question, “But where do you get your protein?” In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about protein–how much we really need and some great non-animal protein sources. If you do want to use a supplement, we […] The post VZ 231: Do I Need to Add a Protein Powder to My Diet? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share our top 5 things we wish we’d known as new vegetarians. We also posed this question to the members of the Peas and Carrots Society, and we’ll share some of their responses as well. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the […] The post VZ 230: 5 Things We Wish We’d Known As New Vegetarians appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some tips for getting a jump on holiday entertaining, whether you’re hosting, attending parties hosted by others, or making the rounds of work, school, and community potlucks. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value […] The post VZ 229: Prepare Now for Holiday Cooking and Entertaining appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll talk about fermented tea, commonly called kombucha. We’ll talk possible benefits, store-bought versus homemade, and how to make your own, plus share insights from the Peas and Carrots Society. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find […] The post VZ 228: Kombucha appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we learn about the incredible versatility and nutritional value of chia seeds (proving once and for all that they should be eaten and not sprouted in goofy-looking terracotta pots). Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in […] The post VZ 227: Ch-Ch-Ch- Chia Seeds! appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss why some vegetables are more nutritious cooked. We share some tips for retaining nutrients when cooking, and some factors to consider when deciding whether to cook veggies or eat them raw. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! […] The post VZ 226: To Cook or Not to Cook? Hint: Some Vegetables Are More Nutritious Cooked! appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be taking a look at some of the awesome vegetarian and vegan YouTube channels out there, as recommended by members of the Peas and Carrots Society. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our […] The post VZ 225: Vegetarian and Vegan YouTube Channels appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Fall is almost officially here, and Fall is soup season! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share tips for creating delicious plant-based soup. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a […] The post VZ 224: Soup — Yes, It CAN Be a Meal! appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some tips for helping kids make healthy choices for themselves. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please note that […] The post VZ 223: Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
According to Michigan State University’s Food Fraud Initiative, food fraud is “a collective term used to encompass the deliberate and intentional substitution, addition, tampering, or misrepresentation of food, food ingredients, or food packaging; or false or misleading statements made about a product, for economic gain.” There’s a database that keeps track of thousands of […] The post VZ 222: Watch Out for Food Fraud appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some tasty ways to get the most out of an appliance that most people consider to be single-use: the rice cooker. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on […] The post VZ 221: Other Uses for Your Rice Cooker appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
We’ve always maintained that living a plant-based lifestyle shouldn’t be an all-or-nothing thing. It’s better to have a meatless Monday every week and make small changes at other times than to do nothing, right? Well, the same holds true for exercise. Too often, a fixed all-or-nothing mindset prevents us from getting the exercise our […] The post VZ 220: Exercise Isn’t an All-or-Nothing Proposition appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
It’s almost time for back-to-school. In past episodes and blog posts we’ve talked about lunch and snack ideas for younger kids; in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll focus on being a college vegetarian or vegan. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find […] The post VZ 219: The College Vegetarian appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll demystify camping as a vegetarian or vegan. This has been a pretty popular topic in the Peas and Carrots Society this summer, so we’ll be sharing some tips and ideas from members for vegetarian and vegan camping foods. Thanks for tuning in to this episode […] The post VZ 218: Vegetarian and Vegan Camping Foods appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Over the past couple of years our Facebook group, the Peas and Carrots Society, has grown into a vibrant, engaged community of amazing people. We’ve had so many interesting and inspiring discussions with members within the group, and we thought it would be fun to have some of those discussions on the podcast! In […] The post VZ 217: Spotlight on the Peas and Carrots Society — Talking Yoga with Chris Bishop appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we sharing some foods that will help to keep you energized throughout your busy day. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and […] The post VZ 216: Stay Super-Charged with These Energy-Boosting Foods appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some information about the meal delivery services that are becoming more and more popular. We discuss some pros and cons, talk about several services by name, and share some feedback from the Peas and Carrots Society. Thanks for tuning in to this episode […] The post VZ 215: Meal Subscription Services appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be sharing some tips for making the switch to natural beauty products. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please […] The post VZ 214: Switching to Natural Beauty Products appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
A member of our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, asked for tips to help her follow a plant-based diet without feeling hungry. Our members responded with some really great suggestions, which we’ll share in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the […] The post VZ 213: Follow a Plant-Based Diet Without Feeling Hungry appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
We’ve been seeing a lot of recipes pop up around the internet for cauliflower. It’s kind of weird…but it prompted us to do this topic. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about cauliflower, the other meat substitute. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! […] The post VZ 212: Cauliflower: The Other Meat Substitute appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Summer is here (at least in our hemisphere!) and that means it’s time for some cool, healthy refreshment. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we sharing some ideas for homemade frozen treats. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast […] The post VZ 211: Homemade Frozen Treats appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we learn about vegan sushi and vegetarian sushi and share tips for creating delicious sushi at home. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a […] The post VZ 210: Vegan Sushi appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Recently, we received an email from Andy Hayes, the owner of a loose-leaf tea company in Portland, Oregon called Plum Deluxe. We were excited to hear that he learned about us from a customer, and are very happy to have him on the podcast to share the mission of his company (and it’s a […] The post VZ 209: Interview with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we’ll be talking about tasty ways to use hummus…because there are way more interesting uses for it than just dipping veggies and pita! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on […] The post VZ 208: Delicious Uses for Hummus (Beyond Dipping Veggies) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the basics of dietary supplements. We don’t delve into which supplements vegans need, or how to know if you should take a supplement; we do talk about what supplements are, what information is contained on supplement bottle labels, what those “certified by” stickers mean, […] The post VZ 207: Dietary Supplements 101 appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we address a question posed by a member of our closed Facebook group, the Peas and Carrots Society. Kristin Baxter is eager to embrace a more plant based lifestyle but just isn’t sure where to start. Her request for help had lots of really great responses […] The post VZ 206: New to the Plant Based Lifestyle (and sick of salad!) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
