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...

  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 fo...

  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,

  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!

  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!

  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!

  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),

  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.

  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!

  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 Podcas...