In early June, I started a Forks Over Knives Cooking Course in an effort to get more creative and knowledgeable in the kitchen. Not having enough variety in our meals has caused Larissa and I to drift back into some old bad habits like relying on a lot of processed foods and even fast food. I wanted to take charge of finding ways to come up with different meals while learning and enjoying the process.
Many Americans enjoy this time of year because it means BASEBALL. While we don’t follow a team, we do love getting outside and enjoying the activity of being at a ballpark with people, watching sports, and eating some good food. Before we became vegetarians, we ate burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, and things of […] The post VZ 264: Eating Vegan at the Ballpark appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
When we hit a financial rough patch it’s easy to cut back on non-essential expenses like extra cable channels or dining out. But sometimes that’s not enough and budgeting enough for basic food expenses can become a challenge. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll share some tips for affordable plant based […] The post VZ 263: Tips for Affordable Plant Based Eating appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
We have recently started including aromatherapy using essential oils as part of our monthly massages and we both love it. In this episode of the Vegetarian Podcast, we discuss the basics of essential oils–what they as well as some benefits and risks associated with their use. Thanks for tuning in to this episode […] The post VZ 262: Essential Oils 101 appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we springboard off of a post in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, about how to know if you’re eating because you’re hungry, or if you’re just bored. We share some information about how to distinguish actual physical hunger from the desire to […] The post VZ 261: Are You Really Hungry…Or Just Bored? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be shedding (get it, shedding??!) some light on cruelty-free pet products, including food, treats, grooming products, and flea medicines. 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 […] The post VZ 260: Cruelty-Free Pet Products appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we investigate air frying. Wait…what? How can you fry something without a ton of oil? And even if you can, how many vegetarian things can you actually fry? You’re about to find out! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If […] The post VZ 259: Air Frying – Is It Awesome or Just a Bunch of Hot Air? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re all set to wok and roll! (see what we did there?) We’ll be discussing all things wok cooking, including the types of woks, necessary tools, what you can do in a wok besides stir frying, and best practices for making great food in a wok. […] The post VZ 258: Let’s Wok and Roll (Cooking with a Wok) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In early May, Larissa and I challenged the members of our closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society to Dr. Michael Greger’s Daily Dozen Challenge. You might remember that Dr. Michael Greger is the founder of Nutritionfacts.org, which is a website we dedicated an entire episode of our podcast to because we thought it was […] The post VZ 257: Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Challenge appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some helpful information about commercial versus homemade deodorants (and how to make your own). 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 256: Deodorant – The Good, the Bad, and the Homemade appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
While our core mission here at VZ is to promote the positive aspects of living a healthier plant-based lifestyle, we also want to ensure we are passing along to you any opportunities you have, as a citizen of your country, to have your voice heard on behalf of animals. In this episode of the […] The post VZ 255: Animal Abuse Legislation in the U.S. appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Widespread outbreaks of illness resulting from contaminated produce have been in the news a lot recently. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll present some facts about foodborne illness, including how it happens and how you can lower your risk of getting sick. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of […] The post VZ 254: Some Facts About Foodborne Illness appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about a new nut milk that’s poised to become a staple in plant-based households…PEANUT MILK! 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 […] The post VZ 253: Peanut Milk appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we revisit the mission of Vegetarian Zen. We’ve been podcasting now for 5 years on a weekly basis and we have learned a LOT through our own research and through our community members and listeners. Since we just rounded episode 250, and have seen our community […] The post VZ 252: 5 Years Later — Revisiting the Mission of Vegetarian Zen appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss palm oil–what it is, how palm oil production is harming our planet, and some ways you can help mitigate that damage. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please […] The post VZ 251: What’s the Deal with Palm Oil? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about rice. We discuss some of the most common types of rice (white, brown, red, and black), the health benefits of eating rice, and also some of the warnings about eating rice (especially regarding its arsenic content). We also share some tips for reducing the […] The post VZ 250: Rice! (Types, Health Benefits, & More) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be sharing some information about the healing properties of herbs. 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 some of […] The post VZ 249: Healing Properties of Herbs appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we provide some tips for oil-free cooking. What this episode is NOT: because we are not trained in nutrition or in the medical industry, our goal is not to convince you to either use oil in your cooking or not use it. This is something you […] The post VZ 248: Tips for Oil-Free Cooking appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In some recent episodes, we’ve talked about how a couple of the popular diet plans, namely Paleo and Whole30, fit with a vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based lifestyle. (To hear those episodes, check out VZ 245: Can I Do the Whole30 Program as a Vegetarian or Vegan? and VZ 241: Is a Pegan Lifestyle Right […] The post VZ 247: Is a Ketogenic Diet Possible for Vegetarians and Vegans? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the health website nutritionfacts.org, including information about its founder, Dr. Michael Greger, and his mission in creating the site. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, […] The post VZ 246: The Facts About Nutritionfacts.org appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we consider whether the Whole30 Program is doable as a vegetarian or vegan. We explain the basics of Whole30 including some things you can take away from the program even if you decide it’s not for you. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian […] The post VZ 245: Can I do the Whole30 Program as a Vegetarian or Vegan? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss some of the changes that can occur in the body as a result of ditching animal products in favor of healthy whole plant foods. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast […] The post VZ 244: What Happens to Your Body When You Adopt a Plant Based Lifestyle? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
While moderation in most things is always a good idea, every now and then we overindulge. One of the areas in which we can overdo it at times is the consumption of adult beverages. Many cures for hangovers call for greasy meat-based foods such as burgers or here, in South Texas, menudo or barbacoa […] The post VZ 243: Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Hangover Remedies appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
Having a healthy lunch at work or school can be difficult, particularly if you don’t have access to a microwave. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some ideas for vegetarian and vegan lunches that don’t require a microwave. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! […] The post VZ 242: Fresh Ideas for Vegetarian and Vegan Lunches appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be learning together about a new “mashup” eating style called Peganism. We discuss what it means to be pegan and give our opinions on this relatively new lifestyle. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in […] The post VZ 241: Is a Pegan Lifestyle Right for You? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share tips for being a vegetarian or vegan when other members of your household are not. 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 240: Being Vegetarian or Vegan in a Non-Veg Household appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss sugar addiction…a very real issue that plagues many people. We talk about how and why sugar is addictive, and some ways to help overcome this powerful problem. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in […] The post VZ 239: Battling Sugar Addiction appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll explore the world of freezer cooking, a great way to navigate busy lives and still eat healthy. 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 238: Freezer Cooking appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be focused on health goals for 2018—both ours and those shared with us 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 podcast and listen on iTunes, […] The post VZ 237: Health Goals for the New Year appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some ideas for cheap, quick, and healthy vegan meals. The topic was inspired by a discussion in our closed Facebook group, the Peas & Carrots Society. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in […] The post VZ 236: Cheap, Quick, and Healthy Vegan Meals appeared first on Vegetarian Zen ....
