In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be discussing sugar.  By the time we say goodbye, you’ll have learned about the six different types of sugar and some of the negative effects that sugar has on our bodies.  […]

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Detox and cleanse diets are all the rage these days, and the idea behind them can be very enticing.  Who doesn’t want to think that your insides are squeaky clean and healthy? We bathe to keep our outsides fresh, so […]

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Wow!  It’s hard to believe we’ve reached 50 episodes of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast!  In this episode, we take a look back at how far we’ve come.  We revisit our purpose for starting this journey and discuss some of the […]

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Summer is nearly upon us.  Down here in South Texas, it’s already steamy and hot.  We all know that staying hydrated is important, and even more so during the warmer months.  But, besides drinking plenty of water, did you know […]

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If a food doesn’t contain chunks of meat it’s vegetarian, right? Not necessarily. Being vegetarian or vegan isn’t just about going “meatless”.  There are some foods that have hidden animal products in them that you’ll want to be aware of if […]

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Summer is nearly here.  A time for picnics, grilling out, spending time outside with family and friends.  For many, some of our best memories are tied to summertime and food.  When you were a kid did you enjoy fat slices […]

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Let’s get straight to the point…YES!  A plant-based diet can DEFINITELY help alleviate seasonal allergies. But how you ask? We’ll tell you why in this episode of the podcast! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen […]

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In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we are happy to be joined by Farnoosh Brock, founder and president of Prolific Living, and author of The Healthy Juicer’s Bible: Lose Weight, Detoxify, Fight Disease, and Live Long. In this […]

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Healthy fats for vegans and vegetarians aren’t terribly hard to find.  Whether you are plant-based or not, fats are essential for energy, cell function, and to vitamin absorption. You can listen to our discussion of healthy fats here or read […]

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With all of this going through your head as you turn out the lights at night, sometimes sleep just doesn’t come. Maybe you partied just a little too hard…the alcohol you enjoyed might prevent a restful night.  Smoker?  Did you […]

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