Deficient Vegans

Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan

The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

  1. 1D AGO

    Picking Your Protein Target

    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 Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    44 min

  2. MAR 2

    The Nutrition Label Decoded

    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 Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    49 min

  3. FEB 23

    All You Need to Know About Tofu

    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 Insights 31:44 Tofu Firmness and Types 32:59 Creative Uses for Silken Tofu 33:32 Silken Tofu in Desserts 34:44 Non-Soy Tofu Alternatives 35:32 Soy and Health Myths 37:39 Debunking Calorie Deficit Myths 49:23 Updates from Protein-Deficient Vegan Land Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 2m

  4. FEB 16

    We’re Skipping a Week, Not Skipping Leg Day

    Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    8 sec

  5. FEB 9

    Building a Lifting Program

    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 Training 17:18 The Importance of Movement Patterns 31:10 Exploring Muscle Groups and Movements 33:37 Exercise Substitutions 34:37 Choosing Exercises for Muscle Groups 38:28 Unique Bicep Techniques 39:33 Tricep Favorites 39:59 Best Back Exercises 41:11 Lower Body Essentials 42:45 Glute Activation Tips 44:15 Forearm Training 45:46 Effective Ab Exercises 46:42 Structuring a Full-Body Program 52:06 Personalizing Your Workout 55:30 Debunking Myths of Humane Meat 1:00:11 Updates on Vegan Protein Treats 1:05:53 Joining Our Community Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 7m

  6. FEB 2

    Getting Started with Fitness - Food Edition

    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 9:57 Recommendations for Weight Loss 11:51 Gaining Muscle: Surplus Strategies 13:03 Macronutrients: Balancing Your Diet 17:06 Fiber Recommendations 22:51 Meal Prep Tips and Tricks 26:13 Quick and Easy Meal Ideas 33:53 Strategies for Meeting Macronutrient Goals 41:15 Tracking Progress and Adjustments 45:56 Debunking the Crop Death Myth 47:55 Updates from the Protein-Deficient Vegan 50:58 Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    51 min

  7. JAN 26

    Going Vegan 101

    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 Cheese Alternatives Explored 16:03 Condiments and Their Vegan Options 19:01 Meat Substitutes: Finding the Right Fit 24:43 Snack Alternatives for Vegans 27:16 Vegan Sweets and Treats 29:43 Dining Out as a Vegan 36:24 Cooking and Recipe Tips 43:21 Tofu and Seitan Tips for Cooking 48:49 Tips for Cooking with TVP 52:31 Kitchen Tools for Vegan Cooking 57:42 Essential Spices for Beginners 1:05:07 Where to Find Vegan Protein 1:11:03 Soy-Free Protein Alternatives 1:16:26 Creative Uses for Beans 1:19:59 Exploring Vegan Documentaries 1:22:43 Recommended Vegan Books 1:27:26 Building a Vegan Community 1:29:46 How to Go Vegan: Key Takeaways 1:30:00 Myth of the Week: Lifting Heavy 1:34:48 Wrapping Up January with Updates Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 36m

  8. JAN 19

    Vegan Documentaries

    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 progress in the gym. Chapters 00:00:02 Welcome to the Deficient Vegans Podcast 00:00:43 Myth of the Week 00:01:03 New News 00:03:47 Company Updates 00:05:01 Gut Health Book 00:06:40 Documentaries Discussion 00:11:05 Punk Rock Vegan Movie 00:12:32 Cowspiracy Overview 00:15:16 Forks Over Knives 00:17:40 The Game Changers 00:19:51 What the Health 00:22:12 Seaspiracy Insights 00:27:48 I Could Never Go Vegan 00:30:25 The Invisible Vegan 00:32:27 Food Inc. Analysis 00:37:29 Eating Animals 00:46:35 Vegucated 00:52:04 Plant Pure Nation 01:02:10 Supplements Myth Debunked 01:04:05 Community Updates Send a text ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️ Protein Deficient Vegan Website Muscle Deficient Vegan Website Follow us on social media: Muscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Instagram YouTube TikTok Protein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Instagram YouTube TikTok

    1h 4m
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The podcast for anyone who’s ever been told vegans can’t get strong, stay fit, or live fully. A mix of science-backed nutrition, exercise advice, vegan food and recipe tips, and just the right amount of chaos to help you thrive on plants and laugh along the way.

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  • Creator
    Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Deficient Vegans
  • Show Website
    Deficient Vegans

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