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VZ 321: Goodbye Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Brooke Goldner Aug 11, 2019

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Dr. Brooke Goldner cured herself of Lupus and in this interview, she shares how she did it. Follow her 6 steps for healing to improve your own health!

VZ 320: The Whole Enchilada! Your Guide to Vegetarian Enchiladas Aug 04, 2019

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If you've listened to the show for a while, it's no secret that Vickie's favorite type of food is Mexican food. With her Mexican and Central American grandparents, she grew up eating some wonderful Latin food.

Luckily, Latin food is VERY adaptable to a vegetarian (and vegan!) cuisine! Enchiladas are especially versatile because so many vegetables make delicious fillings and there are multiple options for sauces.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to focus on preparing some awesome vegetarian enchiladas, all of which can be easily adapted to vegan if that's your preference.

VZ 319: 7 Awesome Refrigerator Organization Tips to Help You Stop Wasting Food Jul 28, 2019

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to discuss 8 Awesome Tips to help you organize your fridge in a way that helps you reduce waste and avoid throwing your money down the drain.

VZ 318: 8 Tips for Easy Grilled Vegetables Jul 21, 2019

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Summertime, and the livin' is easy...and the grilling can be too! Being plant-based doesn't mean missing out on amazing flavorful grilled foods--in fact, there are more vegetables (and fruits!) to throw on the grill than there are meats.

In this episode of the podcast we'll share eight tips for making easy grilled vegetables that will take your summer meals from so-so to sizzling.

VZ 317: Your Guide to Vegan Eggs and Egg Replacers Jul 14, 2019

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Since vegans are folks who do not eat any animal products whatsoever, eggs are something that are not on the menu. If you're thinking, "But wait! I know I've seen vegan egg dishes and baked goods! What do vegans use instead of eggs?"

In this episode of the vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to cover that question and also talk about some popular egg replacements. Now, you don't have to be a vegan to appreciate this episode. Some egg replacers can be a yummier and, in some cases, healthier replacement so even if you use these substitutes every now and then, you may be pleasantly surprised!

And of course, when we have topics such as this, we love to curate some recommendations from the folks in our Peas and Carrots Group (our closed Facebook Group)!

VZ 316: 7 of The Best Vegan AND Cruelty Free Shampoos Jul 07, 2019

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As vegan and cruelty-free businesses continue to boom, more mainstream companies are taking notice and beginning to offer more products that are considered vegan and/or cruelty-free.

In this episode, we're going to focus on shampoos that are vegan AND cruelty-free (and no, they aren't necessarily the same!). We'll explain what it means to be vegan AND cruelty-free and also share seven brands that are either used by us or recommended by our ever-wise-and-helpful Peas and Carrots group!

VZ 315: So What Exactly is Malt? Jun 30, 2019

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When I say the word, "Malt", what do you think of? If you're like most people, you probably think of malted milkshakes, beer, malt liquor, or maybe malted milk balls. I never really thought of malt as a healthy supplement but our guest today is a Registered Dietician who is going to give us the scoop on malt.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk to Registered Dietitian, Jilian Greaves in-depth to Jillian about what it is and some of the benefits you can get from incorporating it into your diet.

VZ 314: We All Scream for Vegan Ice Cream! Jun 23, 2019

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What do you think of when you think of summer? Being from South Texas, I think of triple digit HEAT! Then I think about ways I can keep cool. Yes, a nice dreamy swimming pool is an awesome way to cool off but a DELICIOUS way to cool off is by enjoying some creamy ice cream!

But we're not just talking about any old ice cream. We're talking VEGAN ice cream!

Today on the podcast, we'll be talking about some of the most popular vegan ice cream brands currently on the market as well as, getting some input from some folks from our closed Facebook Group, the Peas and Carrots Society regarding their favorite brands.

VZ 313: The Rise of Vegan Businesses with Jonny Edwards of Nuzest-USA Jun 16, 2019

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Vegan, plant-based, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly businesses have been on the rise in the past few years. When Larissa and I became vegetarians in 2013, there weren't nearly as many vegan businesses or products. I remember looking for vegan fashion and was very disappointed at the lack of available products.

Flash forward to 2019 and we seem to be in a vegan product and services boom! It's so encouraging to see new choices popping up in so many different industries.

Today on the show, we are excited to talk to Jonny Edwards, the CEO of one such vegan company, Nuzest-USA. You may recall that we recently partnered with Nuzest-USA because we liked their products and mission VERY much!

In this episode, we talk to Jonny about how he became vegan, how he became CEO of Nuzest-USA, and what trends he sees in vegan businesses.

VZ 312: Imperfect Produce and Meal Prep with Melissa Grove Jun 09, 2019

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A few weeks ago, we did a live Facebook video just to chat with folks in the Peas and Carrots Society (our closed Facebook group). One of the participants in that chat, Melissa Grove, mentioned that she uses Imperfect Produce, a fresh produce subscription service that offers perfectly good, although slightly irregular, fruits and vegetables. Because several other group members use Imperfect Produce (and we've been wanting to try it), and because the best recommendations for products and services come from our Vegetarian Zen community, we asked Melissa to come on the show to share her Imperfect Produce experience. She'll also share how she uses the service as an opportunity to get more creative in the kitchen. She also provides some awesome tips for stretching the life of your produce.

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