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VZ 013: This for That – Healthy Recipe Substitutions Sep 07, 2013

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Common sense tells us that skim milk is healthier than whole milk, correct? Less fat equals healthier. But what is healthier than skim milk? How about plant and nut milks: soy, almond, hemp, rice, or coconut? Generally lower in fat content (although coconut milk has a high fat content, it is plant-derived, not animal) […]

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VZ 012: Tips to Avoid Being a Junk Food Vegetarian Sep 01, 2013

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When we first became vegetarians, we simply stopped eating meat without changing our other bad eating habits. Consequently, we discovered that we did not initially feel as great as we thought we would. We had fallen into an all-too-common trap…we had become Junk Food Vegetarians! Healthy vegetarianism and veganism are about more than just […]

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VZ 011: Surviving Football Season as a Vegetarian Aug 25, 2013

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Football season is once again upon us! Whether you're an NFL fan, a college follower or both, you'll need to have good strategies in place to maintain your vegetarian or vegan lifestyle while attending tailgate parties, fantasy draft parties, or the games themselves. You can even play host to a party or two yourself without scaring off […]

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VZ 010: Back To School the Healthy Way Aug 18, 2013

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Getting ready for back-to-school is hectic, no doubt. Lots to do, too little time to get it all done. Summer was too short (for the kids, anyway!). On top of shots, new clothes, school supplies and convincing the kids that this year is going to be GREAT, you want to ensure that you feed […]

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VZ 009: Why We Love "The Healthy Juicer's Bible" Aug 11, 2013

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When we first became vegetarians, we also became juicers. We did a lot of reading online, of course, but the first book we bought was Farnoosh Brock's The Healthy Juicer's Bible: Lose Weight, Detoxify, Fight Disease, and Live Long. It quickly became our go-to reference for all things juicing, from selecting a juicer to […]

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VZ 008: All About Tofu Aug 04, 2013

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Tofu…often the first thing that comes to the mind of an omnivore when introduced to a vegetarian; as in, "So, do you eat that tofu stuff? What exactly is that stuff, anyway?" In this episode, we demystify those little white blocks by providing a short lesson about how tofu is made, the different types […]

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VZ 007: Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian or Vegan Jul 28, 2013

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"If you don't eat animal products, how on earth are you getting enough protein in your diet?" This is one of the most commonly asked questions regarding living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Meat, eggs and dairy products provide the majority of protein for omnivores. In Episode 007, we explore this issue, focusing on […]

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VZ 006: Vacationing & Grilling, Vegetarian-Style Jul 22, 2013

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In this episode, we discuss two favorite pastimes during the summer season: vacationing & grilling. We offer some great tips for grilling vegetables and fruit, such as marinating, grilling times, and other techniques. We also discuss ways to maintain a vegetarian lifestyle while on the road, including making the most of a great online […]

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VZ 005: Living Healthy with a Vitamix Blender Jul 15, 2013

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In the previous episode, we discussed the differences between juicing and blending, and reviewed the juicer we use, the Omega VRT350. In this episode, we offer a review of our blender, the Vitamix 1365 CIA Professional Series. The Vitamix does so much more than what a standard blender or smoothie-maker does. Tune in to this […]

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VZ 004: Juice It Up! Jul 07, 2013

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This episode of the podcast is all about juicers and juicing. Vickie explains the differences between juicing and blending, and why they are both important, albeit for unique reasons. We go on to discuss the different types of juicers, exactly how each type works, and the benefits and shortcomings of each. We then launch […]

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