Vegetarian Zen
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VZ 172: Maintaining Peace in a Multivore Household
You’re a veggiesaurus living with one or more meatasauruses…what do you do? This is a topic that comes up often for vegetarians/vegans and their families, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we share some ideas for making a multivore hou...
VZ 171: Bar Wars – The Ins and Outs of Energy Bars and Nutrition Bars
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we take a look at energy bars and nutrition bars. We discuss the difference between these two types of convenience foods, what you should look for when reading labels on store-bought bars,
VZ 170: The Mighty Jalapeno!
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re getting spicy! Spicy with jalapenos, that is! We’ll learn all about these popular peppers, including some possible health benefits and some delicious ways to use them.
VZ 169: How to Gain Weight on a Plant Based Diet
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be discussing something that, while it may not apply to many, is still an important issue to consider: how to gain weight on a plant-based diet. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetar...
VZ 168: The Taco Cleanse – Most Delicious “Detox” EVER!
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll take a look at a witty and original cookbook, The Taco Cleanse, which pokes fun at “cleanse” diets while at the same time giving the reader some truly inspiring and yummy recipes for all things taco...
VZ 167: Restrictive Eating and a Vegetarian Lifestyle
In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re going to talk about something that is very close to us…the problems associated with restrictive eating. While not technically classified as an eating disorder,
VZ 166: Planning for Healthy Back to School Lunches
Parents and kids are gearing up for back to school, so in this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about some ways to make school lunch planning and prep easier. We’ll also share some lunch suggestions from members of our Facebook...
VZ 165: The Importance of Having a Strong Social Support System
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss the importance of having a strong support system, whether it is for your lifestyle choices, a chronic illness, emotional issues, or any other issue that might be important to you.
VZ 164: Questions to Ask at the Farmers Market
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll help you get ready to head out to the farmers market by sharing some good questions to ask the farmers and other vendors. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!
VZ 163: Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant Chains
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share some information about vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options at fast food and casual restaurant chains. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!