Episodes

Save a cow, ride a soy boy. We get into the weird history of gendered food marketing, what 40+ studies say about soy and testosterone, and why vegan men keep having to justify their existence. Plus New News and a Myth of the ...

This week we break down protein density. We walk through why "protein per 100 grams" falls apart for anything with water or fat in it (looking at you peanut butter). Our Myth of the Week tackles the "I only eat humanely farmed meat" claim, including the data on how widespread factory farming actual…

Is veganism actually a privilege? We dig into the five most common versions of that argument (cost, access, time, culture, and nutrition) and check each one against the data. Spoiler: the cheapest thousand calories you can bu...

This week we break down why even regular gym sessions don't fully cancel out a sedentary workday, and share the practical tricks we've actually tried (and which ones stuck) to add 3,000-5,000 steps without restructuring your life. We also discuss our myth of the week which is that animal-based leat…

This week we talk about pre-workout carbs, and when they make sense to prioritize. Our myth of the week covers soy-free vegan options. Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:16 Forks Over Knives Closure 2:17 ...

This week, we talk about how to improve your sleep quality by adjusting and controlling the environment that you sleep in. Some of the topics that we touch on are light, noise, temperature, and air quality. Chronic lack of sl...

This week we go over some of the supplements that we like and discuss which ones might be useful, and some others that probably aren't worth thinking about. We also cover plant anti-nutrients in our myth of the week. Chapters...

This week we talk about why you shouldn't "eat back" your calories from workouts or other exercise activities. We also tackle our myth of the week which is about serving sizes on U.S. nutrition labels. Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:23 New News 2:44 Vegan Restaurant Closure…

This week we talk about the limitations that can come up during your exercise program, and how best to deal with them. We also discuss our myth this week that building muscle is the best way to burn fat. Chapters 0:07 The Ans...

This week we talk about how you should decide what to use for a protein target, or if you should have a protein target at all, based on your personal goals, interests, and other lifestyle factors. Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the...

This week we dive into understanding nutrition labels, as well as how to better estimate protein in restaurant meals and recipes without macros listed. Our myth of the week covers restrictive diets for weight loss. Chapters 0...

This week we discuss one of our favorite vegan protein sources: tofu! We'll cover some of the most common types, what you can do with them, and share some of our favorite tofu recipes. Chapters 0:07 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:30 New Vegan Products on the Market 6:29 Tofu: The Main At…

This week we are talking about how to build your lifting routine. Whether you are just getting started or have been doing this for a while and want a refresher, you will learn something from our discussion on programming conc...

In this week's episode, we go over the basics of how to manage food and calories to reach your health and/or fitness goal. Topics include calorie tracking, calorie targets, protein targets, and an example plan for an example person. Links discussed in the episode: Fitness Jump Start E-Book TDEE Cal…

We wrap up the last week of Veganuary in this episode by giving you a crash course on switching to a vegan diet and some tips for going vegan in general. We're covering food swaps, social settings, finding restaurants, and mo...

This week we continue our Veganuary theme of highlighting vegan causes and general information about veganism. We watched a lot of vegan documentaries in the last few weeks, and we want to share our take on them! We also let ...

In this episode of Deficient Vegans, we sit down with Stu Giddens from Veganuary to discuss "The Veganuary Effect" and how a simple “try vegan for January” challenge became a global movement. We talk about the real-world impact (from millions of participants to thousands of media stories), how Vega…

This week we switch it up a bit. We're gonna start off this year and Veganuary by sharing a little bit about ourselves and our journey to veganism. We'll talk about how we became vegan, some of the struggles we had around that change, how our mindsets have shifted since becoming vegan, and what adv…

This week we talk about how to prioritize and balance time between cardio and resistance training. We also discuss the benefits of each and how they help with various goals. Chapters 0:06 Welcome to Deficient Vegans 0:13 Exci...

This week we have a guest! We speak with Lucy Whitney from Switch4Good about the ways they educate, lead, and support students, athletes, and others that are looking to ditch dairy for plant-based alternatives. Links Mentione...

In this episode we go through some things to avoid, along with some recommendations, for vegans getting or buying gifts for the holidays. We focus mostly on kitchen and gym equipment that helps support a healthy lifestyle, bu...

Send this this one to the parents you know with a kid who's decided to go vegan or vegetarian. We discuss everything from mindset to practical tips and advice on how to help support a new vegan in your family or in your life. Best Vegan Protein Sources Database Chapters 00:02 Introduction 01:45 Veg…

This week we dive into the discussion around protein and fiber. Information online pits these two nutrients against each other, but do you really need to choose between them? We don't think so! We also talk about the differen...

In this episode, we talk about how to find restaurants with reliable vegan protein options. Whether that is fast food, road trips, or trying to find sit-down restaurants near you with protein options, we've got you covered wi...