As most kids in north America grow up eating peanut-butter sandwiches in Europe we have a similar tradition. However its much more tastier than peanut-butter (my biased opinion) Its called Nutella. This creamy hazelnut chocolate spread is absolutely heavenly! When I first introduced Joe to this jar of rich velvet awesomeness it was a love at first taste. But… …then I read the ingredients list…sighh The fist item (which is always the…
One of the questions we are asked about all the time is how to make “easy” veggie meals. Well, here’s the good news …it’s just as easy to make delicious healthy vegetarian meals as it is any other kind of food. Here are some of our favorite breakfast options: Delicious Oatmeal – click here for…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_006_-_Easy_Veggie_Meals.mp3] In this episode of Active Vegetarian we discuss how easy it is to make your own healthy Vegetarian meals. In the fitness tip you will learn 3 things you must do if you want to make progress in your fitness program. Resources: Recipes Mentioned On Podcast Easy Veggie Meal Plans Download the Episode Here!…
Mashed and pan-fried or baked chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, make a delicious veggie burger. This recipe is for 4 burger patties and takes only 20 minutes to make. 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs coconut oil 1½ c onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 cup carrot, finely chopped 1…
Oatmeal (porridge) is one of the healthiest, most economical and most versatile breakfast staples. When choosing oatmeal go for the old fashion oats, steel cut oats, spelt or rye flakes. (you can find these in your local bulk store or online HERE) Avoid Instant Oatmeal! Yes, those little packets of instant oatmeal are quick and convenient,…
I am not a fan of commercially produced dips. Yes, I will admit, that there are some companies out there that make absolutely sensational natural vegan dips that are available at health food stores. However they often come with a high price tag. I am more referring to the dairy laden, colon clogging, “run of…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_005_-_How_To_Work_Out_To_Lose_Fat.mp3] In this episode we uncover some secrets about why you need to be drinking enough water. We answer an email question about how to maintain a healthy weight on a Vegetarian diet. And in the Fitness Tip we give you a complete fat burning workout, that can be done at home …that is guaranteed…
This common fat loss tip has been around since the 90’s. And that tip is that you should eat 5 or 6 small meals per day (once every 2-3 hours) instead of the more typical diet which consists of 3 large meals. I have to admit I did fall for this craze as well. For…
A plant based diet in my opinion is far healthier than a meat based diet. And it’s easy to get super lean while following a plant based diet. Unless, of course, you eat like a lot of uneducated vegetarians. Just removing meat and dairy from your diet doesn’t make you any healthier if you are…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_004_-_The_5_Worst_Fat_Loss_Mistak.mp3] In this episode you will learn the 5 mistakes that most plant based eaters make when it comes to fat loss. We will also discuss the two types of fitness activities that you must be doing if you want to be lean, healthy, and strong. Download the Episode Here! (19:12) Zuzana
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_003.mp3] In this episode we reveal how to make “Power Smoothies” that are so packed full of plant based goodness that you wont even believe it. Plus …we teach you the proper way to warm up (most people do this wrong and end up hurting themselves). And find out how you can get a FREE…
I get this question pretty much on daily basis: Where do you get the time to prepare all the meals for you and Joe? …and the answer is… I don’t! We are super busy, and when it comes to food preparation I’m all about efficiency. That’s why I’ve become a master of quick, healthy, plant…
You’re listening to Active Vegetarian episode 1. Joe: Hello and welcome to Active Vegetarian, the plant-based eaters’ guide to fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle. For more cutting edge information about healthy plant-based eating and for real fitness advice that actually works, stop by ActiveVegetarian.com. We’re your hosts Joe & Zuzana and let’s get started. Hello everybody,…
If the answer is YES, then read on….. …but first ask yourself one more question… Are You Ready to Make a Lifestyle Change? Yes you heard me “Lifestyle Change”! If you want to have a lean, healthy, sexy body it will require more than just a quick fix. While magazines and infomercials make it seem…
”Eat your fruits and vegetables” is one of the tried and true recommendations for a healthy diet. …and for good reasons… Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you prevent heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure, prevent some types of cancer, keeps your eyes in good shape and the list goes on. And…