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VZ 371: The Upcycled Art World of Cheery Bird Vintage Nov 15, 2020

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk about "upcycling". We discuss what it is, how it's different from recycling, and talk about our business, Cheery Bird Vintage, and how we use upcycling as a BIG part of that business.

VZ 370: 8 Energy-Boosting Wellness Shots Nov 01, 2020

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While I've always been a big fan of juices and smoothies, wellness shots aren't something I've made at home so, I decided to do some experimenting!

Not familiar with wellness shots? No problem! In this episode, you'll learn:

What Are Wellness Shots?
Are Wellness Shots Good for You?
Are There Any Risks with Taking Wellness Shots?
Do I Need a Juicer to Make My Own?
Some Common Ingredients and Their Benefits
8 Wellness Shot Recipes
How to Store Your Wellness Shots

VZ 369: Oncology Dietitian Alison Tierney on Battling Chronic Illness Oct 18, 2020

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In this episode of the VZ podcast, we are pleased to welcome Alison Tierney. Alison is an outpatient oncology dietitian working with patients during cancer treatments to ensure adequate nutrition and symptom relief.

VZ 368: Let's Ask Marion: An Interview with Marion Nestle Oct 04, 2020

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Marion is a Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita at New York University.

Her passionate and clarifying insights into food politics challenge people to consider their own role in the global food chain, and to strive for a healthier, more sustainable, more equitable future.

In our conversation with Marion we talk about her latest book, Let's Ask Marion, which takes a conversational Q&A format with questions posed by environmentalists and food writer Kerry Trueman.

VZ 367: The Secrets of Successful Batch Cooking With Stephanie Dreyer Sep 19, 2020

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Batch cooking can help you save time, money, and stay on track with your health goals. Stephanie Dreyer shares her TOP tips for batch cooking.

VZ 366: 7 of the Best Vegan, Reef-Safe, and Cruelty-Free Sunscreens Sep 06, 2020

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're talking about vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. We're going to discuss:

Some sunscreen terminology to help you better understand how to pick a sunscreen that's right for you
One not-too-common term we'll share is "reef-safe". We'll talk about how some countries and US states within the US are banning certain sunscreens.
We're going to give you 7 of the best cruelty-free, vegan, reef-friendly sunscreens as recommended by our closed Facebook group The Peas and Carrots Society.

VZ 365: What Exactly are Lentils and What The Heck Can I Do with Them? Aug 23, 2020

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This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about lentils.

You're going to learn:

What lentils are
The different types of lentils
What lentils do for your body
5 recipes to inspire you plus 3 unconventional ways to eat them

VZ 364: 10 Vegetarian & Vegan Pantry Essentials Aug 09, 2020

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we share 10 vegetarian and vegan pantry essentials that can help ensure you're always ready to cook up something delicious and nutritious!

VZ 363: Let's Go on a Vegan Picnic! Jul 26, 2020

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It's summertime and the living is easy. While it's blazing hot down here in south Texas and going outdoors is something really tough to do right now, we thought this would be the perfect time for a virtual vegan Picnic!

We asked our friends in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, to let us know what they'd be bringing.

In this episode of the podcast, we're going to share some of their responses.

VZ 362: The Ultimate Intentional Living Roadmap with Jen Rao Jul 12, 2020

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In this episode, we welcome Jen Rao of Clear Your Life.Clear Your Life was founded on the belief that simplified, beautiful living space will not only reduce stress but allow you to create better relationships, work & fulfillment in your life.Jen recently wrote an article titled, "The Ultimate Intentional Living Road Map" where she discusses how we can design our lives to be more in line with our values. Whether it's finally making the decision to go plant-based or finally starting a business, Jen will walk us through how to set our intentions and create a workable plan for ourselves.

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