Many Americans enjoy this time of year because it means BASEBALL. While we don't follow a team, we do love getting outside and enjoying the activity of being at a ballpark with people, watching sports, and eating some good food. Before we became vegetarians, we ate burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, and things of […]

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Vegan Options at the Ballpark? Absolutely!

Many Americans enjoy this time of year because it means BASEBALL. While we don’t follow a team, we do love getting outside and enjoying the act of being at a ballpark with people, watching sports, and eating some good food.

Before we became vegetarians, we ate burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, and things of that nature. Now that we are vegetarians, a few items are off the menu but luckily some ballparks are listening to their and the overall trends towards a healthier lifestyle by providing not only veg options but HEALTHIER plant-based options.

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re going to talk more about this trend of healthier plant-based eating in general and then go over PETA’s top 10 ballparks in the US offering some awesome veg treats!

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay

* VeggieHappy

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Healthy for Life 20 by 20 Initiative

* Get Game-Changing eats at Peta’s 2018 Top Vegan-Friendly Ballparks

* MLB Ballparks Nationwide Debut New Vegan Options

* Here’s Why You Should Turn Your Business Vegan in 2018

* MLB (and minor league) plant-based options making news

Recipe of the Week

* Vegan Frito Pie

Question: What’s your favorite ballpark food?

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa

When we hit a financial rough patch it's easy to cut back on non-essential expenses like extra cable channels or dining out. But sometimes that's not enough and budgeting enough for basic food expenses can become a challenge. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we'll share some tips for affordable plant based […]

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Plant-Based Eating…Emphasis on Affordable

When we hit a financial rough patch it’s easy to cut back on non-essential expenses like extra cable channels or dining out. But sometimes that’s not enough and budgeting enough for basic food expenses can become a challenge. In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll share some tips for affordable plant-based eating.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Old San Antonio Trading Post on eBay

* VZ 040: Meal Planning 101

* VZ 070: Eating Healthy on a Budget

* VZ 102: How to Save Money When Following a Plant-Based Diet

* Cheap Lazy Vegan on YouTube

* The Happy Pear on YouTube

 

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Tips from the Peas and Carrots Society

Recipe of the Week

* Vegetarian Crockpot Taco Soup (With Vegan Option)

Question: What are your best tips for affordable plant-based eating?

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa

We have recently started including aromatherapy using essential oils as part of our monthly massages and we both love it. In this episode of the Vegetarian Podcast, we discuss the basics of essential oils–what they as well as some benefits and risks associated with their use. Thanks for tuning in to this episode […]

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The Essentials of Essential Oils

We have recently started including aromatherapy using essential oils as part of our monthly massages and we both love it. In this episode of the Vegetarian Podcast, we discuss the basics of essential oils–what they as well as some benefits and risks associated with their use.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

InnoGear Upgraded 150ml Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser

Using Essential Oils Around Your Pet (includes infographic mentioned in the episode)

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Aromatherapy

* Sawbones Podcast: Aromatherapy

* How to Choose High-Quality Essential Oils

Recipe of the Week

* 101 Essential Oil Uses & Benefits

Question: Do you use aromatherapy? If so, what is your favorite oil or combination of oils?

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we springboard off of a post in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, about how to know if you're eating because you're hungry, or if you're just bored. We share some information about how to distinguish actual physical hunger from the desire to […]

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Hungry or Bored? The Answer May Surprise You!

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we springboard off of a post in our closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society, about how to know if you’re eating because you’re hungry, or if you’re just bored. We share some information about how to distinguish actual physical hunger from the desire to eat based on emotional needs.

 

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Forks Over Knives Online Cooking Course

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Hunger Check

* Emotional vs. Physical Hunger: 4 Ways to Tell the Difference

* Always Hungry? How to Tell if You Really Need to Eat

Recipe of the Week

* Carrot, Walnut, and Red Lentil Hummus

Question: What steps do you take to combat emotional eating?

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we'll be shedding (get it, shedding??!) some light on cruelty-free pet products, including food, treats, grooming products, and flea medicines. 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 […]

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Cruelty-Free Pet Products Are a Win-Win-Win!

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be shedding (get it, shedding??!) some light on cruelty-free pet products, including food, treats, grooming products, and flea medicines.

 

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

* Rescue + Freedom Project

* Global Animal Partnership

* Certified Humane

Burt’s Bees dog shampoo

Resources Used for this Episode:

* Should Your Pet Go on a Vegetarian Diet?

* Pet Food and Animal Testing: A Horror Story

* The ABCs of Cruelty-Free Flea Control

Recipe of the Week

* Sweet Potato Dog Chews

Question: Do you look for cruelty-free options when purchasing pet products? What are your (and your pets) favorite brands?

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa