In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we revisit a topic we first discussed back in episode 70 (http://www.vegetarianzen.com/blog/vz-070-eating-healthy-budget/).  We’ll be discussing the cost of following a plant-based diet: whether it is more expensive than an omnivore diet, and some things you can do to eat plant-based for less.

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In the News:
Sales of Meatless Meats on the Rise (http://o Article Link: http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=6676&catId=1)

 
Here’s what we mention in this episode:
Hug Your Cat Day - Thursday, June 4

World Environment Day (http://www.unep.org/wed/) - Friday, June 5

* United Nations Environment Programme (http://www.unep.org/)

Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (http://afbeducation.org/butterfly-conservation/butterfly-education-and-awareness-day/) - Saturday, June 6

Pyrex (http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Storage-10-Piece-Clear-Blue/dp/B00005B8K5/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=vegezen-20&linkId=ba9e5e9e6cd9f8080f872097f72c608b&linkCode=ktl)(https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=vegezen-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=ba9e5e9e6cd9f8080f872097f72c608b&_cb=1433040346512) (https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=vegezen-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=e4fd34a0e7c6d261030f99f97f964dc0&_cb=1433040319122)glass storage dishes

Plan to Eat (http://www.plantoeat.com/ref/vegetarianzen) meal planner
Resources Used for this Episode
Vegan options are more expensive than their nonvegetarian counterparts. Can I afford to go vegan? (http://www.peta.org/about-peta/faq/vegan-options-are-more-expensive-than-their-nonvegetarian-counterparts-can-i-afford-to-go-vegan/)
Is Eating a Plant-Based Diet More Expensive? (http://myplantbasedfamily.com/2013/04/16/faqs-is-eating-a-plant-based-diet-more-expensive/)
How to Shop Your Way to a Healthy, Plant-Based Diet on a Budget (http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-shop-your-way-to-a-healthy-plant-based-diet-on-a-budget/)

 
Recipe of the Week
Vegan Lentil Soup (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/02/vegan-lentil-soup-recipe.html)

 
Quotes of the Week
Food for all is a necessity. Food should not be a merchandise, to be bought and sold as jewels are bought and sold by those who have the money to buy. Food is a human necessity, like water and air, it should be available.

-- Pearl Buck

 
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Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa