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

  The holidays are upon us! If you’re a vegan, receiving non-vegan clothing or accessories from well-meaning gift-givers can become an uncomfortable situation. Many people don’t realize that vegans typically do not use products made from animals (leather bags, belts, or wallets, suede clothing, jewelry made from ivory, etc). Also, it can often be hard […] The post VZ 180: All About Vegan Fashion – Just in Time for Holiday Shopping appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  Books and the Internet aren’t the only way to learn about plant-based recipes and tips or cruelty-free products. Magazines can be great resources as well. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll share some popular vegetarian and vegan magazines.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! […] The post VZ 179: Best Vegetarian and Vegan Magazines appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  For those of us in the US, Thanksgiving is nearly here. It’s a time for feasting and family and football and, well…feasting. For vegetarians and vegans, Thanksgiving and other food-centric holidays can be a challenge. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll share some tips from our wonderful friends in the Peas […] The post VZ 178: A Very Vegetarian Thanksgiving appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  Can you believe it’s almost time for the holiday travel season…again?? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some tips for creating healthy habits for happy travels. Included in our tips are some great suggestions from members of our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society.   Thanks for tuning […] The post VZ 177: Healthy Habits for Happy Travels appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the health benefits of fermented foods. Kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, miso, natto, and other fermented foods can be very beneficial for gut health and other bodily functions. We learned a lot from researching this topic, and hope you’ll learn something new about fermented foods when […] The post VZ 176: The Amazing Health Benefits of Fermented Foods appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about grains. What are grains, exactly, besides the stuff that gets ground into flour? We talk about the types of grains and elaborate on the importance of including plenty of whole grains in your diet.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the […] The post VZ 175: The Great Grains Breakdown appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we share 5 ways you can celebrate!   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 174: 5 Ways to Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about one of our favorite subjects…pets! Specifically, did you know that owning a pet (or even just interacting with animals) can have positive effects on your health? Not to mention the good it does for them.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode […] The post VZ 173: Health Benefits of Pet Ownership appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  You’re a veggiesaurus living with one or more meatasauruses…what do you do? This is a topic that comes up often for vegetarians/vegans and their families, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we share some ideas for making a multivore household work.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the […] The post VZ 172: Maintaining Peace in a Multivore Household appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we take a look at energy bars and nutrition bars. We discuss the difference between these two types of convenience foods, what you should look for when reading labels on store-bought bars, and how you can make your own.   Thanks for tuning in to this […] The post VZ 171: Bar Wars – The Ins and Outs of Energy Bars and Nutrition Bars appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re getting spicy! Spicy with jalapenos, that is! We’ll learn all about these popular peppers, including some possible health benefits and some delicious ways to use them.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our […] The post VZ 170: The Mighty Jalapeno! appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be discussing something that, while it may not apply to many, is still an important issue to consider: how to gain weight on a plant-based diet.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our […] The post VZ 169: How to Gain Weight on a Plant Based Diet appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll take a look at a witty and original cookbook, The Taco Cleanse, which pokes fun at “cleanse” diets while at the same time giving the reader some truly inspiring and yummy recipes for all things taco.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of […] The post VZ 168: The Taco Cleanse – Most Delicious “Detox” EVER! appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re going to talk about something that is very close to us…the problems associated with restrictive eating. While not technically classified as an eating disorder, restrictive eating can be very damaging and very hard to address and overcome.  Vickie will share some personal experiences, as well […] The post VZ 167: Restrictive Eating and a Vegetarian Lifestyle appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  Parents and kids are gearing up for back to school, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about some ways to make school lunch planning and prep easier. We’ll also share some lunch suggestions from members of our Facebook group, the Peas and Carrots Society (What Up, Peas & […] The post VZ 166: Planning for Healthy Back to School Lunches appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the importance of having a strong support system, whether it is for your lifestyle choices, a chronic illness, emotional issues, or any other issue that might be important to you. In this day and age, it is very easy to find support online, and […] The post VZ 165: The Importance of Having a Strong Social Support System appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll help you get ready to head out to the farmers market by sharing some good questions to ask the farmers and other vendors.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen […] The post VZ 164: Questions to Ask at the Farmers Market appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some information about vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options at fast food and casual restaurant chains.   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 […] The post VZ 163: Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant Chains appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our discussion of resources for living a plant based lifestyle. Last week was all about where to find vegetarian and vegan recipes; this time we’re sharing where to look when you have questions about health and nutrition.   Thanks for tuning in to this […] The post VZ 162: Resources for Living a Plant Based Lifestyle – Health & Nutrition Edition appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some terrific sources for amazing vegetarian and vegan recipes, as recommended by members of the Peas & 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, please […] The post VZ 161: Where to Find Awesome Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.