Sometimes I’ll get a food craving that is so strong and all-consuming that I can’t think straight.  I find myself planning how and when I can go and get that food and eat it.  Eat it all.  Most of the […]

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing alkaline and acidic foods.  You’ll learn what pH is and why it is important plus which foods are acidic and which are alkaline. Thanks for tuning in to this […]

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One of the main reasons people give for not eating healthy is the perceived extra expense.  I say “perceived” because the idea that healthy food is more expensive isn’t necessarily true.  Sure, some organic, natural foods may cost a bit […]

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Have you noticed, over the past few years, a trend in the grocery marketplace toward pushing products that contain “superfoods”?  As in, “Buy this pancake mix containing the superfood flax!”.  Or, “XYZ granola is packed with superfood ingredients like blueberries, […]

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Before I became a vegetarian I had a lot of misconceptions about vegan baked goods.  I knew nothing about vegan baking, and I figured that vegan cookies and cakes must be filled with really weird ingredients, have a texture like […]

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In this episode, we’ll be discussing all things gluten. You’ll learn what gluten is and what health problems can be associated with it. You’ll also hear what foods contain gluten and which are naturally gluten-free.  We’ll also discuss whether or […]

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This episode of the podcast is all about bees! You’ll find out why honey isn’t considered vegan, and learn about the five main bee products: honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and beeswax. We’ll discuss the purported benefits of each, […]

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In Episode 64 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discussed what “cruelty-free” really means and how to tell if products and their ingredients are truly made without harming animals. We also debunked some myths about cruelty-free products. One of those […]

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Using live animals in experiments is not a modern concept.  The ancient Greeks practiced vivisection, the dissection of live animals, in order to understand how living organisms functioned.  Historically, animals have been used to test treatments before applying to humans, […]

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We believe that a plant-based lifestyle should never be an all-or-nothing proposition.  When we became vegetarians, we did it all at once and it was a bit of a struggle.  Some people may be fine with a quick change, however. Same […]

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