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VZ 281: 10 Easy, Powerful Food Combining Tips That Actually Boost Your Health Nov 04, 2018

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If you lead a healthy plant-based lifestyle, you know that there are a TON of amazing foods with so many different health benefits but did you know that there is a way to make those foods healthier than they already are by pairing them with another awesome food?

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast we're going to talk about food combing and share 10 powerful food pairings to help you boost your health!

VZ 280: Health Benefits Chickpeas and Vegan Chickpea Recipes That Aren't Hummus! Oct 28, 2018

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When most people think of chickpeas, they think of hummus which is something many of us are familiar with. They also think of healthy food but do you know what the specific health benefits of chickpeas are?

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to discuss chickpeas. More specifically, we'll discuss what they are, what are the health benefits of chickpeas and we'll also share some chickpea recipes brought to you by our Peas and Carrots Society.

VZ 279: Cage Free vs. Free Range vs Pasture-Raised Eggs : Demystifying Egg Labeling Oct 21, 2018

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As we've discussed many times on the show, food labeling needs a BIG-TIME redo. Going to the grocery store and trying to decipher labels can become an exercise in frustration since many companies intentionally try to mislead us, the consumer. Egg labeling is no exception.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to help demystify some of those confusing egg labels. We'll discuss, cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs and provide you with some tips for choosing eggs that are humane to the animals as well as kind to the planet.

VZ 278: Holistic Healing Delicious Healing with Dr. Tumi Johnson Oct 14, 2018

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Dr. Tumi Johnson is an Integrative Holistic medical doctor. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and is also a diplomat of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.

VZ 277: CBD Oil - What is It? Is it Legal? What are the Benefits and the Risks? Oct 07, 2018

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CBD Oil is something I had heard about but hadn't really done much research into until we discovered our dog, Cosmo, is having some issues with his leg. The issue may require surgery so as with anything, Larissa and I do a lot of research and due diligence before we make any big decisions especially when it comes to the well-being of our furry kids.

I wrote a post on Facebook asking my friends and family for veterinarians they would recommend to provide us with a second opinion and a could of friends asked me if I had looked into CBD oil to help Cosmo with his pain.

Since I didn't know much about it, I started to research it further and discovered that many people are using CBD oil for a variety of reasons.

In this episode of our podcast, we discuss CBD Oi. More specifically, what is it, how it works, how it's used, is it legal, and potential risks for humans and pets.

Please always consult your doctor or vet before taking or administering any supplements!

VZ 276: Fake Meats Are Making Some People Very Angry! Here's Why Sep 30, 2018

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Fake meat, yes it actually makes some people very angry! Why? I was really curious about this after having read some angry comments on a Tweet where someone shared a picture of a vegan brisket. While most of those comments were simply irrational people just looking to argue, I really wanted to know why something as simple as a fake brisket could spark such outrage. In this episode, we'll share four primary criticisms along with a few speaking points should you ever find yourself in need of explaining fake meat to anyone….not that you need to!

VZ 275: The Rise of Vegan Athletes Sep 23, 2018

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Recently there seems to be an explosion of the number of vegan athletes who are grabbing headlines by crushing the competition in their respective sports and who cite their vegan plant-based diets as a significant competitive edge. In this episode of our podcast, we're going to discuss this trend of athletes going vegan, some tips for how they ensure a balanced diet, and we will also provide you with a few resources to get you motivated with respect to eating foods that fuel your body for sports or just help keep you active.

VZ 274: 5 Big Take-Aways from the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course Sep 16, 2018

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In today's episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we're going to provide you with a high level summary of the Forks Over Knives online course and how it's broken down (in case you missed episode 265) and I'm also going to discuss my top 5 take-aways from the course.

VZ 273: Vegan Clothing – The Latest and Greatest! Sep 09, 2018

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When Larissa and I first became vegetarians 5 years ago, vegan clothing was VERY different than it is today. What we mean by that is that the offerings were very slim and quite honestly, not that attractive. Back in episode 180 of our podcast (Nov 2016) we published an episode titled, "All about Vegan Fashion". However over the years, much like the trends we've seen in plant-based foods, there is a growing demand for clothing, furniture, and other products that are made without any animal products. That means, a LOT has changed since November 2016!

In today's episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss:

What is "Vegan clothing" for those who may be new to this concept
Some reasons why vegan clothing in fashion is on the rise today.
Some brands that are exclusively vegan or have vegan offerings.

VZ 272: 10 Tips for Better Meal Planning Sep 02, 2018

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we're going to share 10 meal planning tips that can help you stay on target with your health and financial goal.

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