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VZ 062: How to Read Food Labels – The Bad & Ugly of Processed Foods Aug 24, 2014

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In an ideal, natural-food world, ingredient labels on food would be really, really short. A label on vegetable soup might read like this: vegetable broth onions potatoes carrots tomatoes green beans Instead of this: What are "disodium guanylate" and "disodium inosinate"? And don't even get me started on […]

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VZ 061: Going Raw – It's More Than Just Wheatgrass Shots and Big Salads Aug 17, 2014

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I once thought of raw foods as pretty much just wheatgrass shots (thank you, Sex and the City), really big salads, and snacking on carrot sticks. Truth be told, these things are just the tip of the iceberg (lettuce) when considering the realm of raw foods. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we […]

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VZ 060: How to Make Amazing Vegetarian Stir Fry Aug 10, 2014

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I love stir fry. It's fresh, simple, quick, and lends itself so well to a vegetarian lifestyle. The fact that I love stir fry made the fact that I wasn't very good at making it kind of sad. I, like many other aspiring stir fry chefs, labored under several common misconceptions about this type of […]

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VZ 059: Nutrition Secrets of Plant-Based Athletes Aug 03, 2014

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It is a widely-held misconception that the terms "vegetarian" or "vegan" and "athlete" don't belong together. Isn't it true that athletes need a lot more protein than other people, and that animal protein is the best (or only) viable source? And what about calories? How can a person possibly consume enough calories to support a […]

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VZ 058: How to Handle Social Events as a Vegetarian – Listener Feedback Jul 27, 2014

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As a vegetarian or vegan, attending social events can present a challenge. What if you're invited to a birthday party…at a steakhouse? How about a Fourth of July cookout with burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and baked beans full of pork bits? It really can be enough to make you just want to stay home! Fortunately, […]

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VZ 057: How to Grill Like a Vegetarian Jul 20, 2014

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Summertime, and the grilling is easy…with the helpful vegetable-grilling tips you'll hear in this podcast episode. There are many vegetables, fruits and meat alternatives that do great on a charcoal or gas grill, but there are some tricks to getting them to turn out just right, with minimal sticking, burning, or falling through the grate. […]

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VZ 056: Explaining Vegetarian Choices Jul 13, 2014

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Becoming a vegetarian or vegan is a very personal choice. Some may have ethical reasons, some health, some environmental. If you follow a plant-based lifestyle, you may or may not choose to share your reasons with others. This episode of the podcast is based on listener responses to the question "How do you explain your […]

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VZ 055: Kids and Vegetarianism Jul 06, 2014

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Scenario #1: You're interested in adopting a plant-based diet, but you have kids who may or may not jump enthusiastically on the veggie train. Scenario #2: One day, out of the blue, your child announces that (for whatever reason), she wants to be a vegetarian. In either case, what do you do? How do you […]

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VZ 054: "Fed Up" Documentary Review Jun 29, 2014

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"Fed Up" is a powerful new documentary from Katie Couric, producer Laurie David, and director Stephanie Soechtig. The premise of the film is both simple and complex: what if everything we've been told about diet and exercise for the past 30 years is wrong? The research that went into "Fed Up" is extensive and revealing, […]

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VZ 053: The Soy Controversy Jun 22, 2014

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To soy or not to soy, that is the question! Soy is an ancient food source. It's been used in Asia for 5000 years. 3000 years ago, fermentation techniques were developed that helped to make soy more easily digestible, in the form of miso, tempeh and tamari. Tofu came along in China in the second […]

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