Vegetarian Zen

  Tofu…often the first thing that comes to the mind of an omnivore when introduced to a vegetarian; as in, "So, do you eat that tofu stuff?  What exactly is that stuff, anyway?" In this episode, we demystify those little white blocks by providing a short lesson about how tofu is made, the different types […] The post VZ 008: All About Tofu appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  "If  you don't eat animal products, how on earth are you getting enough protein in your diet?" This is one of the most commonly asked questions regarding living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.  Meat, eggs and dairy products provide the majority of protein for omnivores.  In Episode 007, we explore this issue, focusing on […] The post VZ 007: Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian or Vegan appea...

  In this episode, we discuss two favorite pastimes during the summer season: vacationing & grilling.  We offer some great tips for grilling vegetables and fruit, such as marinating, grilling times, and other techniques. We also discuss ways to maintain a vegetarian lifestyle while on the road, including making the most of a great online […] The post VZ 006: Vacationing & Grilling, Vegetarian-Styl...

  In the previous episode, we discussed the differences between juicing and blending, and reviewed the juicer we use, the Omega VRT350.  In this episode, we offer a review of our blender, the Vitamix 1365 CIA Professional Series.  The Vitamix does so much more than what a standard blender or smoothie-maker does.  Tune in to this […] The post VZ 005: Living Healthy with a Vitamix Blender appeared f...

  This episode of the podcast is all about juicers and juicing.  Vickie explains the differences between juicing and blending, and why they are both important, albeit for unique reasons.  We go on to discuss the different types of juicers, exactly how each type works, and the benefits and shortcomings of each. We then launch […] The post VZ 004: Juice It Up! appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  One of the most often-used excuses for not living a healthy, active lifestyle is that "there's not enough time". In this episode, we offer lots of helpful, time-saving tips for healthy eating, fitting exercise into your daily routine, and being more productive at work and in your personal life. Larissa presents some simple ways […] The post VZ 003: Time Is On My Side appeared first on Vegetarian...

  In the first part of this episode we discuss the many benefits of spices and herbs and the ways they can be used.  Although we mention others, we focus specifically on four: ginger, cinnamon, rosemary and lemon balm.  We talk about how using herbs and spices has helped us to keep our diets interesting […] The post VZ 002: A Life of Spice appeared first on Vegetarian Zen .

  Wow!  It's finally here…the very first episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, aptly entitled "Here We Go!".  We've been working hard to pack each episode with amazing, informative and entertaining content for you, so here goes! In this first episode we introduce ourselves (and spill a little secret!).  We share our journey to becoming […] The post VZ 001: Here We Go! appeared first on Vegetarian...