Vegetarian Zen

Vegetarian Zen


Latest Episodes

VZ 115: Are You Getting Enough Iodine? Your Thyroid Might Not Think So!
August 30, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss thyroid issues and iodine deficiencies, and why they are of special interest to vegetarians and vegans. Vickie discloses a personal story and shares why thyroid and iodine issues recently b...

VZ 114: How to Take Frozen Vegetables from Frosty to Fabulous
August 23, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about how to use frozen vegetables and fruits in ways that go way beyond just giving them the boiling water treatment.  In fact, boiling water is actually bad for your frozen veggies...

VZ 113: Interview with Megan Cain, AKA The Creative Vegetable Gardener
August 16, 2015

  - On this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we interview Megan Cain of The Creative Vegetable Gardener. She has been featured in Apartment Therapy, The Organic Gardner Podcast, the Art of Non-Conformity blog,

VZ 112: Demystifying Essential Fatty Acids – Omega-3 and Omega-6
August 09, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be delving into the mystifying world of fatty acids. We’ll have a little primer to help understand what fatty acids are before we delve into the heart of the topic,

VZ 111: 10 Natural Sweeteners (Besides White Sugar!)
August 02, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about some natural alternatives to sugar for sweetening your foods.  None of that artificial, made-by-scientists stuff like aspartame or Splenda…what we’ll be discussing was all made in Mother ...

VZ 110: Using Foodscaping to Maximize the Deliciousness of Your Yard
July 26, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss compelling reasons to transform your yard into an edible paradise using foodscaping. - Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!

VZ 109: You May Be a Reducetarian (and not even know it!)
July 19, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing a familiar concept with a new name. What exactly is a reducetarian and why is being one a good thing? We’ll find out! - Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen ...

VZ 108: 7 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
July 12, 2015

  - Summer is here, and vacation season is in full swing. While travel is fun for us, it takes its toll on the environment in some pretty big ways. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share seven tips for eco-friendly travel. -   -

VZ 107: Is Danger Lurking In Your Kitchen Cabinets?
July 05, 2015

How to Choose Healthy Cookware

VZ 106: Vegetarian Cookout with Vickie and Larissa
June 28, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’re getting ready for a Fourth of July vegetarian cookout.  We’ll talk about all the great foods you can grill BESIDES meat, as well as some strategies for going to cookouts away from home. -