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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Vegetarian Zen is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a monetary commission. Additionally, the information presented is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor. Learn More. In the previous episode, we discussed […]

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What is juicing and what’s the difference between juicing and smoothies? Is one better than the other? This episode of the podcast is all about juicers and juicing.  Vickie explains the differences between juicing and blending, and why they are […]

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One of the most often-used excuses for not living a healthy, active lifestyle is that “there’s not enough time”. In this episode, we offer lots of helpful, time-saving tips for healthy eating, fitting exercise into your daily routine, and being […]

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In the first part of this episode, we discuss the many benefits of spices and herbs and the ways they can be used.  Although we mention others, we focus specifically on four: ginger, cinnamon, rosemary, and lemon balm.  We talk […]

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