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VZ 121: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tempeh Oct 11, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast you'll learn all about tempeh, one alternative to tofu when it comes to making tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes. We've mentioned it in other episodes, but we had a listener request to devote an entire episode to tempeh, so here we are! Thanks for tuning in […]

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VZ 120: Happy World Animal Day! Oct 04, 2015

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Happy World Animal Day!!! This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is dedicated to animals everywhere! In it we share lots of information about World Animal Day: what it is, how it got started, and ways YOU can get involved. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you […]

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VZ 119: Building a PlantPure Nation Sep 27, 2015

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We were fortunate to be able to attend a screening of the documentary PlantPure Nation this past week. The film was directed by Nelson Campbell, son of renowned researcher and whole-plant-foods advocate T. Colin Campbell. As Campbell (the younger) explains, PlantPure Nation is a grass-roots movement aimed at changing the way America eats by […]

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VZ 118: Vegan Butcher Shops – Yes, They DO Exist (and They're Awesome!)! Sep 20, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll be talking about something that's pretty new – vegan butcher shops! In the past couple of years these businesses have slowly been starting to pop up, and it's really great news for the vegetarian and vegan community. We'll talk about where you might find a […]

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VZ 117: Making a Difference with Vegetarianism Sep 13, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we discuss a topic that was suggested by a listener. She wondered if some people who became vegetarian or vegan for reasons pertaining to animal welfare suffer from depression because they feel that they are not making a difference with vegetarianism. We address some reasons for these feelings […]

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VZ 116: The Vegan Cheese Episode Sep 06, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll tackle a topic that thwarts many people in their attempts to go completely vegan: CHEESE. We'll talk about some dairy-free ways to satisfy your cheese cravings, plus take a look at what goes into making vegan cheese. Thanks for tuning in to this episode […]

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VZ 115: Are You Getting Enough Iodine? Your Thyroid Might Not Think So! Aug 30, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss thyroid issues and iodine deficiencies, and why they are of special interest to vegetarians and vegans. Vickie discloses a personal story and shares why thyroid and iodine issues recently became important to us. Disclaimer: Everything we discuss is based STRICTLY on our own research […]

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VZ 114: How to Take Frozen Vegetables from Frosty to Fabulous Aug 23, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we'll be talking about how to use frozen vegetables and fruits in ways that go way beyond just giving them the boiling water treatment. In fact, boiling water is actually bad for your frozen veggies…we'll tell you why! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the […]

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VZ 113: Interview with Megan Cain, AKA The Creative Vegetable Gardener Aug 16, 2015

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On this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we interview Megan Cain of The Creative Vegetable Gardener. She has been featured in Apartment Therapy, The Organic Gardner Podcast, the Art of Non-Conformity blog, and the PBS's Victory Garden Edible Feast. Megan is an urban gardener and garden educator, and is the author of two books: […]

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VZ 112: Demystifying Essential Fatty Acids – Omega-3 and Omega-6 Aug 09, 2015

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we'll be delving into the mystifying world of fatty acids. We'll have a little primer to help understand what fatty acids are before we delve into the heart of the topic, the essential fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of […]

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