Vegetarian Zen

Vegetarian Zen


Latest Episodes

VZ 105: Why Aren’t There More Vegetarian and Vegan Men?
June 21, 2015

  - Today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is a listener request. Rachel asked us if we would explore the topic of vegetarian and vegan men. Here is what she said: I have an idea for a future podcast.

VZ 104: Resource Guide – How to Find In-Season Produce
June 14, 2015

  - We talk often about eating “in season” to help you save money and find the freshest foods, but how do you know what is in season in your area? In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be offering some resources to help you figure out w...

VZ 103: Food and Stress – How to Eat Properly to Stress Less
June 07, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be talking about stress.  We'll discuss some foods that can exacerbate stress levels and which foods may give you some relief. - Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podca...

VZ 102: How to Save Money When Following a Plant-Based Diet
May 31, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we revisit a topic we first discussed back in episode 70.  We’ll be discussing the cost of following a plant-based diet: whether it is more expensive than an omnivore diet,

VZ 101: Attack of the Vegan Snacks!
May 24, 2015

  - In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be snacking, vegan-style.  We’ll talk about pre-packaged snacks and ones you can easily make at home.  Yum!! - Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!

VZ 100: 5 Things Vegetarians and Vegans Want People to Know
May 17, 2015

  - In this, our 100th episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share 5 things vegetarians and vegans want people to know. - Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes,

VZ 090: Joe Cross Is Back In “Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2″
March 08, 2015

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be reviewing the documentary Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead 2.  Filmed 5 years after the original Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, this film updates Joe Cross’s progress, features lots of interviews of real p

VZ 089: Coconut Oil - Health Food or Hype?
March 01, 2015

  This episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast is all about coconut oil. Is it a health food or just hype?  We discuss some health claims associated with coconut oil, what the research says, our conclusions, and some popular (and not so well-known) use

VZ 088: A Discussion About Diabetes and Plant-Based Foods
February 22, 2015

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be discussing diabetes and healthy plant-based foods. We briefly explain how the Glycemic Index (“GI” factor) works, talk about the factors that can affect the GI of foods, and how some aspects

VZ 087: Exploring the Diverse and Delicious Vegetarian Ethnic Food Experience
February 15, 2015

  In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we take a look at the vegetarian and vegan offerings of several ethnic cuisines, including Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and more.  We also make you aware of some of the "hidden" no