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

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we revisit a topic we first discussed back in episode 88 – living with diabetes. Larissa has continued her struggle since that episode aired in February of 2015, and we talk about setbacks and how to deal with them.   Thanks for tuning in to this […] The post VZ 160: Re-examining Living with Diabetes appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be going on a virtual plant-based summer picnic with the Peas & Carrots Society, the closed Facebook group for our listeners and friends. We asked the group to share their favorite picnic take-alongs, and we’ll be passing them along to you today.   Thanks for tuning […] The post VZ 159: The Peas & Carrots Society’s Plant-Based Summer Picnic appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be sharing some tips for making the best veggie burgers ever! For our American listeners, Fourth of July is next week, and you know what that means…cookouts! And for unprepared vegetarians…a big plate of potato salad and coleslaw. Let us help you round out that […] The post VZ 158: Best Veggie Burgers appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about some healthy, whole foods you can feed your pups and kitties. Not all fruits and veggies are safe for animals, so we’ll be sharing both the safe and unsafe ones, plus some tips for introducing your pet to plant-based snacks.   Thanks for […] The post VZ 157: Whole Food Snacks for Pets appeared first on 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 on Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Society Shared Amazing Recipes appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Managing Menopause appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Plant-Based Diet) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Vegetarian Zen.

  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 Vegetarian Zen.

  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 first on Vegetarian Zen.

  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!) appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

  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 – Just What Is This “Nooch” Anyway? appeared first on Vegetarian Zen.

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 Vegetarian Zen.