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VZ 052: Sugar Jun 15, 2014

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we'll be discussing sugar. By the time we say goodbye, you'll have learned about the six different types of sugar and some of the negative effects that sugar has on our bodies. You'll also discover many sources of "hidden sugars" in the foods we eat and gain […]

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VZ 051: Help Your Body to Detoxify Naturally Jun 08, 2014

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Detox and cleanse diets are all the rage these days, and the idea behind them can be very enticing. Who doesn't want to think that your insides are squeaky clean and healthy? We bathe to keep our outsides fresh, so why not "bathe" internally as well? It was in the name of freshness and […]

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VZ 050: 50 Episodes of Vegetarian Zen Jun 01, 2014

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Wow! It's hard to believe we've reached 50 episodes of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! In this episode, we take a look back at how far we've come. We revisit our purpose for starting this journey and discuss some of the many lessons we've learned along the way. Of course all of this would have been […]

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VZ 049: Fruits and Vegetables That Will Keep You Hydrated May 25, 2014

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Summer is nearly upon us. Down here in South Texas, it's already steamy and hot. We all know that staying hydrated is important, and even more so during the warmer months. But, besides drinking plenty of water, did you know that eating certain fruits and vegetables will help keep your body healthy and hydrated? In […]

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VZ 048: Foods That Seem Vegetarian (But Are Not!) May 18, 2014

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If a food doesn't contain chunks of meat it's vegetarian, right? Not necessarily. Being vegetarian or vegan isn't just about going "meatless". There are some foods that have hidden animal products in them that you'll want to be aware of if you're trying to maintain a strictly vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. In this episode, we'll clue […]

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VZ 047: Summer Fruits and Vegetables May 11, 2014

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Summer is nearly here. A time for picnics, grilling out, spending time outside with family and friends. For many, some of our best memories are tied to summertime and food. When you were a kid did you enjoy fat slices of juicy watermelon out on the porch? How about grilled corn on the cob, seasoned […]

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VZ 046: Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Alleviate Seasonal Allergies? May 04, 2014

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Funny story: when I was researching the topic for this episode, I went out searching for information about how eating meat could make you more succeptible to seasonal allergies. I thought surely that would be true. I mean, eating meat is bad for your body in so many other ways, right? Why couldn't it make […]

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VZ 045: Interview with Farnoosh Brock Apr 27, 2014

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are happy to be joined by Farnoosh Brock, founder and president of Prolific Living, and author of The Healthy Juicer's Bible: Lose Weight, Detoxify, Fight Disease, and Live Long. In this interview, Farnoosh shares with us some insights from her newest book The Healthy Smoothie Bible: […]

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VZ 044: Healthy Fats Apr 20, 2014

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Fat is bad for you, right? Otherwise, why would food companies produce items labeled "low-fat", "reduced fat" or "fat free"? Despite the implications of many popular diets, we do need some fat in our bodies. Fat helps protect our organs from getting banged around when we move, and the right kinds of fat are important […]

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VZ 043: Sleep Well Naturally Apr 13, 2014

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"I have a big report due at work tomorrow." "Where did I leave my keys?" "I need to pick up the dry cleaning in the morning." "Where did I leave my keys?" "Kayleigh needs 3 dozen cupcakes for school on Friday." "WHERE DID I LEAVE MY KEYS?" With all of this going through you head […]

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