Vegetarian Zen

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about something that has become quite popular of late…the meal in a bowl. It seems like every fast food joint and chain restaurant nowadays has at least one "bowl" on their menu…the "Southwestern Fajita Bowl" or the "Asian Fusion Bowl" or the "Breakfast Smoothie […] The post VZ 156: Meal in a Bowl appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we learn a little about Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. We'll hear from some of our Peas & Carrots members about their experiences with them as well!   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our […] The post VZ 155: Your Guide to Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSAs) appeared first...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about something that we both deal with, along with many, many other people: joint pain. Yes, there are lots of medicines and other medical treatments available for arthritis and other joint issues, but there are also lots of great natural treatments. We elicited the […] The post VZ 154: Natural Relief for Joint Pain appeared first on Vegetari...

  We're changing up the format of the Recipes segment of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, so that each episode will feature a recipe recommended by one of our listeners. In order to introduce this change, this entire episode will feature recipes recommended by members of the Peas and Carrots Society, our closed Facebook group. Thanks, guys! […] The post VZ 153: The One Where the Peas and Carrots Societ...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss the dreaded "M" word…menopause. We share some natural alternatives to the hormone replacement therapy that is regularly prescribed by doctors, specifically some whole food options for managing menopause.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value […] The post VZ 152: Whole Food Options for Mana...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the possibility of being a low carb vegetarian (yep…you can totally do it). Special thanks goes out to Andrea Gaietto and Elizabeth McGrath for suggesting this topic in response to a request for topic ideas that Vickie posted in the Peas and Carrots group on […] The post VZ 151: The Low Carb Vegetarian appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  In last week's episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talked about the importance of iron to our diets, what happens when we don't get enough, and some foods that are good sources of iron. We continue the nutrient education trend in this episode, this time for vitamin B12.   Thanks for tuning in […] The post VZ 150: Vitamin B12 – Yes, Plant-Eaters, You May Need a Supplement appeared first on...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll share what we've learned about iron as a result of Larissa's recent diagnosis of severe iron deficiency.   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 149: The Importance of Iron (and How to Get Enough When You Follow a Plan...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll be sharing 9 "ingredients" that you can easily make instead of buying the processed versions.   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 148: 9 Ingredients You Can Make Instead of Buying appeared first on Vegetar...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we clarify exactly what the words "natural flavors" mean in ingredients lists for processed foods.   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 147: What's Hidden Behind the Words "Natural Flavors"? appeared first on...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss our latest and greatest acquisition for our kitchen – a pressure cooker. We explain how pressure cooking works, share which cooker we purchased, what we've made in it (so far), and our opinions of pressure cooking and our cooker.   Thanks for tuning in […] The post VZ 146: Using a Pressure Cooker to Create Healthy Vegetarian Food appeared...

  This episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast is all about brain-boosting foods for vegetarians.  Vickie became interested in this after we recorded our last episode on MSG and really began to analyze some of the foods in our pantry. Much to our dismay, we still found more junk food than we cared to admit. […] The post VZ 145: 8 Brain-Boosting Foods for Vegetarians appeared first on Vegetarian Zen...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll be discussing MSG, a pervasive and toxic food additive that can pose potentially serious health risks.   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 144: MSG – What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing (Say It Again!) appear...

  It's time for high tea! This episode of the podcast contains all things tea – the types of tea, possible health benefits, types of tea to avoid, and the importance of buying organic.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and […] The post VZ 143: Tea Time with Vegetarian Zen appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  Recently in the Peas and Carrots Society Facebook group a member posted a question about nutritional yeast. What followed was an amazing discussion among members about these mysterious yellow flakes, including some really yummy-sounding and creative ways to use them. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we demystify nutritional yeast and share […] The post VZ 142: Nutritional Yeast – J...

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we wrap up our 4-part series on plant-based meals. This time, we'll be sharing some plant-based dessert and snack options.   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 141: Plant-Based Dessert & Snack Options appeared first on Ve...

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our 4-part series on plant-based meals. This time, we'll be sharing some plant-based dinner options.   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 140: Plant-Based Dinner Options appeared first on Vegetarian Zen...

  Plant-Based Lunch Options In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our 4-part series on plant-based meals. This time, we share some plant-based lunch options. The amazing thing about all of the lunch ideas we talk about is that they are really limited only by your imagination and your tastes. There are […] The post VZ 139: Plant-Based Lunch Options appeared first on Vegetarian Z...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we kick off our 4-part series about plant-based meals by talking about what is often referred to as "the most important meal of the day": breakfast.  We'll discuss some of the many plant-based breakfast options, as well as share a few easy planning tips.   Thanks […] The post VZ 138: Plant-Based Breakfast Options appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  Of all foods and beverages, you would think that alcohol would be on the list of vegetarian- and vegan-approved foods, right? Well…only partially right. Animal-derived products are used during the refining or clarifying process of many types of alcohol. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we answer the question: Is Alcohol Vegetarian-Friendly?   Thanks for […] The post VZ 137: Is Alco...

  We've talked a lot about tofu, tempeh, and seitan in past episodes, but we've never put them all together side by side in a single sitting. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about all three of these popular meat alternatives: what they are, what health benefits they may have, and […] The post VZ 136: Meat Alternatives – The "Big Three" (Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan) appeared fir...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the importance of keeping the air inside your home (or office) fresh and clean. We share some of the ways in which poor indoor air quality can affect your health, and let you know about some of the most common indoor air pollutants. We […] The post VZ 135: A Healthy Home Starts with Good Indoor Air Quality appeared first on Vegetarian Zen...

  Lately we've been seeing a lot of our Peas and Carrots Society members sharing their stories of becoming vegan. Lots of great discussions have happened as a result of these stories. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we'll be talking about going vegan…sharing some tips, common questions, resources, and more.   Thanks for […] The post VZ 134: Becoming Vegan appeared first on Vegetaria...

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we continue our discussion of the wide world of salads that we started back in episode 130.  That episode was all about green salads; now we'll talk about all the delicious salads you can make without greens.   Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the […] The post VZ 133: Salads Without Greens – How to Make Delicious Salads with Pasta, Grains, Shave...

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we take a look back at 2015, both personally and in the world of vegetarian, vegan, and animal news.   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 […] The post VZ 132: 2015 – A Great Year to Be Vegetarian appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .