Vegetarian Zen
Latest Episodes
VZ 262: Essential Oils 101
We have recently started including aromatherapy using essential oils as part of our monthly massages and we both love it. In this episode of the Vegetarian Podcast, we discuss the basics of essential oils–what they as well as some benefits and risks ...
VZ 261: Are You Really Hungry…Or Just Bored?
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we springboard off of a post in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, about how to know if you’re eating because you’re hungry, or if you’re just bored.
VZ 260: Cruelty-Free Pet Products
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be shedding (get it, shedding??!) some light on cruelty-free pet products, including food, treats, grooming products, and flea medicines. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Ze...
VZ 259: Air Frying – Is It Awesome or Just a Bunch of Hot Air?
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we investigate air frying. Wait…what? How can you fry something without a ton of oil? And even if you can, how many vegetarian things can you actually fry? You’re about to find out!
VZ 258: Let’s Wok and Roll (Cooking with a Wok)
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re all set to wok and roll! (see what we did there?) We’ll be discussing all things wok cooking, including the types of woks, necessary tools, what you can do in a wok besides stir frying,
VZ 257: Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Challenge
In early May, Larissa and I challenged the members of our closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society to Dr. Michael Greger’s Daily Dozen Challenge. You might remember that Dr. Michael Greger is the founder of Nutritionfacts.org,
VZ 256: Deodorant – The Good, the Bad, and the Homemade
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some helpful information about commercial versus homemade deodorants (and how to make your own). Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!
VZ 255: Animal Abuse Legislation in the U.S.
While our core mission here at VZ is to promote the positive aspects of living a healthier plant-based lifestyle, we also want to ensure we are passing along to you any opportunities you have, as a citizen of your country,
VZ 254: Some Facts About Foodborne Illness
Widespread outbreaks of illness resulting from contaminated produce have been in the news a lot recently. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll present some facts about foodborne illness, including how it happens and how you can lower ...
VZ 253: Peanut Milk
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about a new nut milk that’s poised to become a staple in plant-based households…PEANUT MILK! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!