If you’re not quite ready to go vegetarian or vegan, how about a Meatless Monday? These 22 family-friendly are a perfect way to ease into meatless meals.

You can check out the show note with links to all of the recipes here. 

The Vegetarian Mediterranean Diet combines plant-based eating with Mediterranean flavors. Discover the health benefits, foods to eat, and delicious recipes! Check out the full show notes here.

If you're listening to this, I'd bet money that you're someone who pays attention to what goes on your body as much as you pay attention to what goes in it. Harmful chemicals you might be putting on your body worry you just as much as harmful additives in your food.

Because people are starting to understand the harm that harsh chemicals have on their bodies and the planet, they’re turning to clean beauty brands that prioritize natural ingredients and avoid harmful chemicals. 

These brands offer a safer, healthier approach to beauty, making it easier to take care of your skin without compromising on quality.

In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast,  we'll explore some of the best clean beauty brands out there to help you find products that are good for you and the planet. You can check out the full show notes here. 

July 3rd is International Plastic Bag Free Day (yep…there really is a day for everything!). The goal of International Plastic Bag Free Day is to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags by encouraging individuals, communities, and governments to rethink their reliance on plastic bags and adopt more eco-friendly alternatives.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share: 

• the history of plastic bag free day

• some impacts that plastic bags have on animals, the environment, and humans

• 7 ways you can celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day

You can check out the full show notes here. 

Discover the best animal dads in nature and their unique parenting skills in this detailed exploration of top animal fathers.

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In this episode, in honor of Pride Month, we'll highlight 15 LGBTQ+ celebrities and famous people who have chosen vegan or vegetarian lifestyles. These folks are using their fame to advocate for compassion, health, and the planet, showing that even small choices can lead to big impacts.

You can check out our full show notes here. 

In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking about some of the best veggie hot dogs on the market today with a little help from our closed Facebook group the Peas and Carrots who voted on theirs.

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Discover the remarkable world of animal moms and their nurturing ways. Explore the depths of maternal instincts across wildlife species.

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In this episode of Vegetarian Zen, we’re pleased to welcome Gregg Rozeboom, owner of Fruitive, a 100% organic, vegan, and sustainable restaurant located in Virginia Beach and in Washington DC. 

We’re going to talk to Gregg about his inspiration for opening a 100% plant-based restaurant and about some of the yummy offerings on his menu. 

You can check out our full show notes with links to everything we discuss here. 

In recent years, there’s been this huge protein push with a lot of companies trying to convince us that we’re protein deficient, especially if you’re plant-based or plant-based leaning.  

While a lot of this is media hype, there is some truth to the importance of making sure you have enough protein in your diet. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re sharing some High Protein Breakfast Ideas to help you start your day with a protein-packed meal with zero animal products. 

We’re going to discuss some of the benefits of making sure you get enough protein in your meals, share some great sources of vegan protein, and of course, we’re not going to leave you without sharing some recipe ideas from some of our favorite sites.

You can check out the show notes here.