Vegetarian Zen

Vegetarian Zen


Latest Episodes

VZ 048 - Foods That Seem Vegetarian (But Are Not!)
May 18, 2014

If a food doesn't contain chunks of meat it's vegetarian, right? Not necessarily. Being vegetarian or vegan isn't just about going "meatless".  There are some foods that have hidden animal products in them that you'll want to be aware of if you're try

VZ 047 - Summer Fruits and Vegetables
May 11, 2014

Summer is nearly here.  A time for picnics, grilling out, spending time outside with family and friends.  For many, some of our best memories are tied to summertime and food.  When you were a kid did you enjoy fat slices of juicy watermelon out on the

VZ 047 - Summer Fruits and Vegetables
May 11, 2014

Summer is nearly here.  A time for picnics, grilling out, spending time outside with family and friends.  For many, some of our best memories are tied to summertime and food.  When you were a kid did you enjoy fat slices of juicy watermelon

VZ 046 - Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergies?
May 04, 2014

Funny story: when I was researching the topic for this episode, I went out searching for information about how eating meat could make you more succeptible to seasonal allergies.  I thought surely that would be true.  I mean, eating meat is bad for your

VZ 046 - Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergies?
May 04, 2014

Funny story: when I was researching the topic for this episode, I went out searching for information about how eating meat could make you more succeptible to seasonal allergies.  I thought surely that would be true.  I mean, eating meat is bady

VZ 045 - Farnoosh Brock Interview
April 27, 2014

In this episode, we are happy to be joined by Farnoosh Brock, founder and president of Prolific Living, and author of The Healthy Juicer’s Bible.  In this interview, Farnoosh shares with us some insights from her newest book, The Healthy Smoothie Bible

VZ 045 - Farnoosh Brock Interview
April 27, 2014

In this episode, we are happy to be joined by Farnoosh Brock, founder and president of Prolific Living, and author of The Healthy Juicer’s Bible.  In this interview, Farnoosh shares with us some insights from her newest book, The Healthy Smooth

VZ 044 - Healthy Fats
April 20, 2014

Fat is bad for you, right?  Otherwise, why would food companies produce items labeled “low-fat”, “reduced fat” or “fat free”?  Despite the implications of many popular diets, we do need some fat in our bodies.  Fat helps protect our organs

VZ 044 - Healthy Fats
April 20, 2014

Fat is bad for you, right?  Otherwise, why would food companies produce items labeled “low-fat”, “reduced fat” or “fat free”?  Despite the implications of many popular diets, we do need some fat in our bodies.