Episodes

The episode covers the difficulties and benefits of finding a vegan community. Whether it's online or in-person, a community is helpful to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you feel supported. New News ProVeg reportTofu salesLeaps by Bayer studyReferences from Episode Faunalytics 2014 study of current and former vegetarians and vegansFaunalytics 2023 study on bringing back former vegetarians and vegansFaunalytics 2015 Qualitativate FindingsChapters 0:02 Opening News and Community 3...

This week we are talking about something that is often unappreciated, which is gym and lifting safety. We also discuss why honey isn't vegan. New News Netherlands reduces their national meat recommendations by 40% Morningstar Farms voluntarily recalled two products due to possible plastic pieces in the food The U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low Chapters 0:02 Podcast Intro and News 4:22 Gym Safety Basics 8:01 Pain or Progress 14:31 Fixing Form Mistakes 21:38 Warm Up Smart 25:10 Solo Lifting Ri...

This week we talk about mono-cropping, and why the Internet thinks that all the negative consequences of it are because of vegans. We also dive into cold plunging and have a new bite sized coaching segment. Referenced in Episode New News: Sweet potato milk / Rootsii & App State announcement PCRM carnivore/masculinity poll University of Exeter meat study Sources: Land Use Global Land for Agriculture Cold plunges and muscle growth Chapters 0:08 New News and Nonsense 4:09 Carnivore Masculinity Myth...

The episode distinguishes veganism as an ethical philosophy from plant-based as a diet, and notes overlap between vegan and LGBTQ+ communities. Chapters 0:06 Plant-Based Versus Vegan 1:08 Foie Gras Ban Update 2:17 Protein From Air 4:09 Beer Waste Protein 9:19 Main Topic Begins 15:22 Two Movements, Different Roots 20:41 Why Labels Get Mixed 25:13 Veganism Gets Lost 34:12 Animals Disappear from View 41:17 Plant-Based vs Vegan 1:04:20 Pride and Vegan Community 1:15:06 Mean Tweets and Announcements ...

We talk about how many of our traditions and memories growing up are tied to food, and how that usually means animal products specifically. Then, we offer up some ideas for how to keep the same traditions and bonding opportunities with vegan swaps. We also cover our myth of the week this week, which is that vegans can't get enough Omega-3 fats. Chapters 0:02 Podcast Intro and News 3:56 Oatly’s Pee Fertilizer Project 9:47 Veganizing Sports Traditions 25:17 Hunting, Hiking, and Nature 37:06 Plant-...

The episode discusses whether vegan food is “processed junk,” and addresses the myth that carbs at night cause weight gain. Chapters 0:02 Podcast Kickoff and News 3:39 Processed Food Myth 6:03 Veganism Through the Years 12:36 Vegan Foods Go Mainstream 18:52 Ancient Plant-Based Staples 24:39 Seitan to Tempeh 27:36 TVP and Burger History 34:25 Vegan Cheese Evolution 39:06 Why Vegans Seem Processed 42:36 Why Vegan Foods Seem Processed 55:44 Making Milk at Home 59:40 What Counts as Processed? 1:02:4...

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 Week on complete proteins. References: Real Men Don't Eat (Vegetable) Quiche: Masculinity and the Justification of Meat Consumption Chapters 0:08 Veganism and Masculinity 0:44 In the News 5:56 Masculinity Marketing Origins 15:22 Soy Myths Debunked 20:47 Vegan Athletes Shine ...

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 actually is, what labels like free-range, cage-free, and grass-fed do (and don't) mean Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the Podcast 0:37 Billie Eilish Controversy 5:48 Celebrity Reactions 10:25 Beyond Meat's Stru...

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 buy in almost every country on Earth are plant-based. Plus our myth of the week: do microwaves kill nutrients? Chapters 0:05 Welcome to Deficient Vegans 0:31 Billie Eilish's Hot Take 4:00 Is Veganism Privileged? 10:08 Cost of a Vegan Diet 18:43 Access to Vegan Food 30:44 Time ...

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 leather is more environmentally friendly than vegan leather. Meta-analysis discussed in the episode Chapters 0:06 Welcome to the Podcast 0:40 New News 2:20 Walmart's Legal Trouble 4:59 Ann Esselstyn's R...

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 Animal Rights Activism 4:47 Plant vs. Animal Protein 7:05 Pre-Workout Nutrition 21:10 Carbs During Workouts 24:28 Myth of the Week: Soy Allergy How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Website Instagram YouTube Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nu...

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 sleep is associated with a long list of negative outcomes, so these tips can help keep you on the right track. Chapters 0:02 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 1:44 Swiss Court Ruling on Plant-Based Milk 4:09 Impossible Foods Lawsuit 6:39 Importance of Sleep 10:00 Napping and...

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 0:07 Introduction to Supplements 0:22 Chomp Chocolate Update 1:50 New Vegan Cheese Alert 4:21 Solar Foods Protein Shake 5:05 Supplements Overview 7:42 Protein Powder Insights 9:36 Exploring Creatine 11:54 Understanding Citrulline 17:00 The Power of Ashwagandha 19:36 The Tru...

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 Closures 7:04 Support Your Favorites 9:48 Fitness Tracker Misleading 34:15 Myth of the Week 44:59 Closing Remarks How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeM...

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 Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything 0:44 Overcoming Weightlifting Obstacles 1:05 New News in Veganism 4:12 Innovations in Vegan Cheese 6:36 Addressing Weightlifting Limitations 16:04 Exploring Grip Issues 24:56 Equipment Limitations in Workouts 28:18 Pain and Discomfor...

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 Podcast 0:16 Exciting News in Veganism 1:18 Vegan Egg White Powder Update 4:50 Protein Goals Explained 18:45 Tracking Your Protein Intake 34:32 Myth of the Week: Veganism and Politics 39:06 Updates from Protein Deficient Vegan Land How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Di...

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 0:04 Introduction to Nutrition Labels 0:21 New News in Vegan Products 3:01 Unique Animal Welfare Legislation 5:24 Understanding Nutrition Labels 36:57 Debunking Diet Myths 45:17 Giveaway Excitement and Updates How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Deficient Vegan...

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 Attraction 7:52 Benefits of Tofu 9:15 Personal Tofu Experiences 12:16 Types of Tofu 13:15 Pressing Tofu Explained 16:07 Creative Tofu Preparation Techniques 21:12 Flavoring Tofu 27:06 Silken Tofu I...

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 concepts like volume, body part splits, and more. Chapters 0:05 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:26 New News on Plant-Based Labels 1:32 Cocoa-Free Chocolate Innovation 3:19 Super Bowl Vegan Options 4:23 Building Your Lifting Program 16:57 Understanding Sport-Specific Traini...

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 Calculator Chapters 0:02 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:29 MrBeast and Lab-Grown Chicken 1:36 Arizona's Controversial Bill 2:45 Vegan Options Demand Study 6:02 Getting Healthier: Setting Goals...

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 more. Links mentioned in the episode: PDV Protein Database MDV Fitness Jump Start Book Chapters 0:02 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:30 Vegan News Updates 1:23 Innovative Products in Veganism 3:19 Plant-Based vs. Vegan Defined 5:38 The Vegan Diet Breakdown 8:37 Chees...

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 you know which documentaries to share with which type of people in your life if you think they might want to learn more about topics related to veganism. For our myth of the week this week, we talk about whether or not performance supplements are really necessary to make pro...

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 Veganuary partners with brands to make plant-based options easier to find, and what happens after January ends. Learn why many people keep going vegan or at least keep reducing animal products. Plus, St...

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 advice we might have for new vegans. Giveaway Instagram Post Giveaway Reddit Post Chapters 0:04 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast 0:37 Veganuary Kickoff 1:33 Octopus Bloom 2:37 3D Printed Snacks 3:44...