Vegetarian Zen: Nutrition, Recipes, Cooking Tips, Natural Remedies & More For Vegetarians, Vegans, & The Veg-curious.

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.

  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.