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. 3d ago

    The Prettiest Toxic Waste in America

    Why are pig factory farm waste lagoons bright pink and why should you care even if you're not vegan? We get into how America stores millions of gallons of untreated pig waste in open-air lagoons, and the fallout for neighbors, rivers, and the workers nearby. In this episode: • Why the lagoons turn bright pink and why the waste is not treated like human sewage • The toll on nearby communities: asthma, odor plumes, contaminated wells, and "blue baby syndrome" • A 25-million-gallon spill that dwarfed Exxon Valdez, plus the invisible H2S gas that can kill farm workers in seconds New News • Misfits Protein Bars add a new non-vegan line (now whey & bovine collagen), plus fully-vegan bars to switch to • A biorefinery study says leaf protein from red clover and alfalfa could meet global protein needs in under two years • Food-tech Savor lands $32M for carbon-captured fats that replace butter and palm oil Bite-Sized Coaching • Coaching Q&A (from a Reddit AMA): how to hit your protein without cooking all the time or living on peanut butter: silken-tofu smoothies, TVP in oats, dry-roasted edamame, and easy swaps Silken-tofu smoothieRed lentil pasta with silken-tofu sauceEdamame "crispy treats" Chapters 0:00 Intro & what's in this episode 0:06 Misfits Betrayal Sparks Debate 2:24 Vegan Protein Bar Alternatives 10:39 Carbon Fat and Biorefineries 12:31 Pink Pools of Pig Waste 23:27 Health Impacts on Nearby Communities 26:17 Water Pollution and Fish Kills 33:58 Manure Gas Worker Dangers 46:41 Safety Rules for Factory Farms 49:21 Easy High-Protein Vegan Meals 52:21 Community Updates and Book Club How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  2. Jul 6

    Why Honey Isn't Vegan

    Episode 57 revisits why honey is not vegan and replays a previous discussion. We also discuss some new news and have a bite-sized coaching segment about working out with minimal equipment. New News 75% of British shoppers think farmed chickens aren't cagedBeyond Mycelium steak store launchPlant-based milk vs dairy milk growthGood Food Institute reportChapters 0:06 Podcast News and Honey Teaser 0:40 UK Farmed Chicken Misconceptions 2:51 Beyond Meat Steak Debut 4:26 Plant Milks Gain Ground 18:52 Honey Isn’t Vegan 27:17 Beekeeping Exploits Bees 31:05 Honey Hurts Native Pollinators 35:00 Honey Alternatives and Bee Help 37:20 Home Workouts With Minimal Gear 44:10 Book Club and Farewell How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  3. Jun 29

    Finding a Vegan Community

    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 3:12 Tofu Sales Are Rising 4:31 Cultivated Meat and Public Views 8:24 Why Vegan Life Feels Lonely 21:32 Former Vegans and Community Gaps 31:20 What Brings People Back 36:05 Community Means Different Things How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  4. Jun 22

    How Not to Die at the Gym

    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 foodThe U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year lowChapters 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 Risks 30:27 Bench and Squat Safety 35:55 Kids, Pets, and Gear 44:03 Gym Safety Basics 49:07 Clean Gear Matters 51:55 Spotting Etiquette 54:01 Rest and Recovery 57:06 Equipment and Emergencies 59:47 Honey Isn’t Vegan 1:15:54 Vegan Honey Alternatives 1:18:06 Muscle Confusion Myth 1:22:07 Mean Comments Roundup 1:25:09 Book Club Updates How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  5. Jun 15

    Are Vegans to Blame for Monocropping?

    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 announcementPCRM carnivore/masculinity pollUniversity of Exeter meat studySources: Land UseGlobal Land for AgricultureCold plunges and muscle growthChapters 0:08 New News and Nonsense 4:09 Carnivore Masculinity Myths 5:46 When Kids Question Meat 9:12 Defining Monocropping 10:39 Vegans and Monocrop Blame 14:50 Monocrop Problems Explored 19:43 Why Vegans Get Blamed 21:36 Corn, Soy, and Land Use 32:27 Vegan World Land Use 35:47 Smarter Farming Methods 40:08 Vertical Farms at Home 45:15 Cold Plunge Claims 49:12 Women and Cold Exposure 54:51 Ab Training Tips 58:02 Meanest Comment Readings 59:22 Book Club Announcements How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  6. Jun 8

    Vegan vs Plant-Based

    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 How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  7. Jun 1

    Keeping the Memories, Changing the Menu

    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-Based Date Nights 45:17 Thanksgiving Food Traditions 49:41 Christmas and Family Meals 58:07 Cookouts and Childhood Classics 1:05:21 Pizza, Parties, and Birthdays 1:10:15 Travel and Vegan Finds 1:15:05 Work Potlucks and School Treats 1:21:52 Omega-3s Without Fish 1:25:27 Book Club and Updates How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

  8. May 25

    Is Vegan Food Highly Processed?

    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? 1:02:42 Vegan Junk Food Reality 1:12:25 Why People Resist Veganism 1:15:04 Myth: Carbs at Night 1:20:44 Book Club and Updates How to Get In Touch ⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient Vegans WebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & Nutrition Online CoachingBlogInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & Recipes Recipe BlogInstagramYouTubeTikTok

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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
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Deficient Vegans
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    Deficient Vegans

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