Vegetarian Zen

By Vickie Velasquez and Larissa Galenes

Vegetarian and vegan information, tips, recipes, and more presented in a light, conversational, and nonjudgmental manner. We welcome input and feedback from our followers regarding issues you would li... more

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The podcast currently has 872 episodes available.

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August 12, 2018 VZ 269: 8 Things You Can Do To Help Animals in Need in Your Community
So Many Ways to Help Animals in Need…
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about how you can help animals in need in your community. If it’s just not feasible to adopt or foster a pet, there are still many ways you can help animals in need. Today, we share 8 ways you can help!
Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.

Today’s Sponsors:

* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay
* Mercari on Mercari
* Old San Antonio Trading Post on Poshmark
* Golden Apple Roundtable (Patreon Campaign)

8 Things You Can Do to Help Animals in Need in Your Community:

* Social Media
* Walk Dogs and Cats!
* Donate Your Skills
* Donate Supplies
* Foster a pet
* Transporting
* Support Cruelty-Free products/ companies (see also Episode 64, Episode 65, and Episode 260 for more on cruelty-free products)
* Help Pets of the Homeless (petsofthehomeless.org)

Recipe of the Week:
5 Vegan Dog treats you can make at Home
Peta’s 5 easy DIY Vegan Cat Treat Recipes
Resource of the Week:
Adopt a Pet

Thanks for listening!
Peace, love, and veggies,

Vickie and Larissa
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August 12, 2018 VZ 269: 8 Things You Can Do To Help Animals in Need in Your Community
In today's episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we're going to discuss 8 ways that you can help animals in your community.
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August 05, 2018 VZ 268: The Peas and Carrots Society Presents – 5 Favorite Vegan Cookbooks

One Can Never Have Too Many…Vegan Cookbooks!
Recently, one of our Peas and Carrots Members, Michelle Wilkinson, asked, “If you could only recommend one vegan cookbook for families that want easy fast recipes, what would you choose?” Meal planning can be challenging in general but learning to cook healthy vegan meals for you and your family can take time and money. Because we all can deal with this issue at times, our Peas and Carrots members came to the rescue with 5 vegan cookbooks to help you and your family with tried and true meal planning ideas! For more on the best nutrition for your family, you might want to check out the follwoing link – https://eiyonutrition.com/products/brain-supplement-nootropics.
Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.

Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay
* Mercari on Mercari
* Old San Antonio Trading Post on Poshmark

Full list of Vegan Cookbooks Recommended by Our Peas and Carrots Society:

* Thug Kitchen
* The First Mess
* Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen
* River Cottage Vegetarian
* Engine 2
* Happy Herbivore Cookbook
* How Not to Die Cookbook
* Plant-Powered Families
* The Raw Deal Cookbook
* The Vegan Stoner Cookbook
* Healthiest Diet on the Planet
* Moosehead Cookbooks
* 15 Minute Vegan
* The Homemade Vegan Pantry
* Isa Does It!
* Appetite for Reduction
* The Ashram: The Way We Eat
* Vegetarian Flavor Bible

Recipe of the Week:
Barbecue Cabbage Sandwiches
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August 05, 2018 VZ 268: The Peas and Carrots Society Presents – 5 Favorite Vegan Cookbooks
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, The Peas and Carrots Society present, 5 of their Favorite Veg Cookbooks!
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July 29, 2018 VZ 267: 9 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety Naturally
Is It Possible to Manage Stress and Anxiety Naturally? You Bet!
If you are like most people, you can experience a fair amount of stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it be from your job, your kids, your spouse, or just what’s going on in the world today. We all deal with a certain amount of stress and can use some help to manage stress and anxiety naturally.
Back in episode 103, we did a podcast called, “Food and Stress – How to Eat Properly and Stress Less.”
In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we are going to revisit the topic of stress management naturally since this topic has evolved since we last discussed in episode 103.
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.
Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.

Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Depression on nutritionfacts.org
* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay
* Mercari on Mercari
* Old San Antonio Trading Post on Poshmark

Resources Used for this Episode:

* 13 Foods to Help Ease Anxiety and Stress (Mind Body Green)
* Adaa.org
* Natural Remedies for Anxiety
* VZ Episode 262 Essential Oils 101
* How to Maintain Normal Blood Sugar
* VZ Episode 185 The Power of Meditation
* 10 Healing Benefits of the Sun
* Chamomile Benefits (Dr. Axe)
* 19 Natural Remedies for Anxiety
* The Best Diet for Depression
* 12 Turmeric Benefits that Rival Medications

Resource of the Week:

* Want a more behind the scenes look at the link between depression and inflammation in the body? Check out this
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July 29, 2018 VZ 267: 9 Ways to Combat Stress and Anxiety Naturally
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July 25, 2018 VZ 266: Rise of the Non Dairy Milk Industry and What You Can Do to Keep it Going!
Back in episode 78 we did our first episode on plant milks titled "The Delicious World of Plant Milks" and in a recent episode 253, we talked specifically about peanut milk. In today's episode, we are going to discuss the plant based milk industry overall and where it seems to be headed. Hint: We think you are going to like where it's headed! As an added bonus, we're going to give you 5 tips to help contribute to this growing trend of reducing dairy in your diet.
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July 25, 2018 VZ 265: Forks Over Knives Course – How is Vickie Doing?
In early June, I started a Forks Over Knives Cooking Course in an effort to get more creative and knowledgeable in the kitchen. Not having enough variety in our meals has caused Larissa and I to drift back into some old bad habits like relying on a lot of processed foods and even fast food. I wanted to take charge of finding ways to come up with different meals while learning and enjoying the process.
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July 22, 2018 VZ 266: Rise of the Non Dairy Milk Industry and What You Can Do to Keep it Going!
Non Dairy Milk…It’s What’s for Breakfast (and Lunch, and Dinner, and Snacks…)
Back in episode 078 we did our first episode on plant milk titled “The Delicious World of Plant Milks” and in a recent episode 253, we talked specifically about peanut milk. In today’s episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are going to discuss the Non Dairy Milk industry overall and where it seems to be headed. Hint: We think you are going to like where it’s headed! As an added bonus, we’re going to give you 5 tips to help contribute to this growing trend of reducing dairy in your diet.
Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.

Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay
* Mercari on Mercari
* Old San Antonio Trading Post on Poshmark

Resources Used for this Episode:

* US Faces Cheese Surplus as Dairy Demand Drops
* Non-Dairy Milk Guide For all Your Cooking and Baking Needs
* Non-Vegan Company Names Plant Milk the Future of Milk
* Plant Based Milk Sales Grow 61% In US Over 5 Years – Dairy Sales Plummet by 15%
* Healthy Concerns About Dairy Milk
* Dairy Under Threat from Plant-Based Demand, Warns Industry Outlet
* 10 Best Food and Health Documentaries
* How to Make Milk in a Vitamix Blender by Larissa
* Calcium in a Vegan Diet

Recipe of the Week

* Vegan Taco Pizza from One Green Planet

Thanks for listening!
Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa
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July 15, 2018 VZ 265: Forks Over Knives Cooking Course – Vickie’s Review and Update
I’m Taking the Rouxbe Forks Over Knives Cooking Course!
Note: This podcast episode was recorded prior to me completing the course. For a full review of the Forks Over Knives Online course after having completed the entire course, check out episode VZ 274: 5 Big Takeaways from the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course.
In early June, Vickie started a Forks Over Knives Cooking Course in an effort to get more creative and knowledgeable in the kitchen. Not having enough variety in our meals has caused us to drift back into some old bad habits like relying on a lot of processed foods and even fast food. We wanted to take charge of finding ways to come up with different meals while learning and enjoying the process. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course and Vickie’s review so far!
Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.

Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay
* Mercari on Mercari
* Old San Antonio Trading Post on Poshmark

* Top Chef by Master Cutlery 9-Piece Knife Set
* Rouxbe

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Forks Over Knives Cooking Course

Recipe of the Week

* How to Make Coconut Bacon

Question: What has been your biggest learning in the kitchen?

Thanks for listening!
Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa
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29min

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How many episodes does Vegetarian Zen have?

The podcast currently has 872 episodes available.

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