Deficient Vegans

Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Veganism and Masculinity

    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 23:55 Meat, Manhood, and History 26:31 Who Profits From Alpha Culture 36:24 Healthier Than the Myth 40:22 Who Becomes Vegan 43:33 Hunting and Gender Norms 46:29 Ancient Diets Debunked 48:38 Toys, Femininity, and Boys 51:15 Throw Like a Girl 55:13 Tofu as a Litmus Test 58:21 Men, Meat, and Hierarchy 1:07:56 Complete Protein Myth How to Get In Touch ⭐️ 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 24m

  2. MAY 11

    Why Your Peanut Butter Isn't Really High Protein

    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 Struggles 10:46 Protein Density Explained 19:52 Examples of Protein Sources 26:20 Misleading Comparisons 31:20 Closing Thoughts on Protein 32:24 Online Arguments 33:39 Marketing Tricks 36:18 Protein Math 40:07 Recipe Red Flags 50:23 Label Confusion 53:41 Ethical Considerations 1:01:44 Myth of Humane Meat 1:03:20 Book Club Announcement References US Factory Farming Estimates How many animals are factory farmed? How to Get In Touch ⭐️ 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 5m

  3. MAY 4

    Is Veganism Privileged?

    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 and Labor Constraints 46:28 Vegan Resources and Community Support 57:28 Cultural and Family Considerations 1:03:07 Historical Context of Plant-Based Diets 1:11:10 Addressing Nutritional Concerns 1:17:43 Debunking Microwave Myths 1:24:49 Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement Sources Kahleova et al. JAMA Netw Open 2023Kahleova et al. JAMA New Open 2024Goldman & Nagra 2026 global cost reviewBLS CPI, meat/poultry/fish/eggsUSDA Food Access Research AtlasSNAP supermarket study, Health Affairs 2020Notre Dame SNAP/DGA study 2023SNAP eligible itemsDouble Up Food BucksPew Research, India vegetarianismIndigenous American cropsUSDA NAL Three SistersFactory farming historyLivestock production trends, Royal SocietyHow to Get In Touch ⭐️ 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 25m

  4. APR 27

    Sneak More Steps Into Your Day (When You're Stuck at a Desk)

    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 Record 7:25 The Active Couch Potato Effect 11:05 The Myth of 10,000 Steps 13:33 Practical Tips for More Steps 16:01 Walking During Daily Activities 19:25 Short Walks and Daily Tasks 22:57 Setting Up for Success 28:01 Bartering with Neighborhood Crows 34:59 Myth of the Week: Leather vs Vegan Leather 46:37 Conclusion and Call to Action How to Get In Touch ⭐️ 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

    48 min

  5. APR 20

    Should you eat before your workout?

    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 ⭐️ 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

    30 min

  6. APR 13

    Improve Your Sleep Environment

    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 Recovery 11:35 Sleep and Exercise 14:29 Controlling Sleep Environment 16:56 Temperature and Sleep 19:28 Air Quality and Sleep 21:35 Noise and Sleep 27:37 Caffeine and Sleep 28:40 Supplements for Sleep 33:38 Myth of High Reps and Toning How to Get In Touch ⭐️ 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

    38 min

  7. MAR 30

    Which Supplements Might Be Useful?

    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 Truth About Magnesium 26:06 Sleep Aids: Melatonin vs. L-Theanine 27:50 Mushroom Extracts Discussion 30:13 Multivitamins for Vegans 32:48 Calcium Considerations 35:10 Vitamin A and Iron Insights 45:43 Debunking the Phytic Acid Myth 52:08 Closing Remarks How to Get In Touch ⭐️ 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

    53 min

  8. MAR 23

    Stop Eating Back Your Workout Calories (Here's Why)

    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 ⭐️ 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

    46 min
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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
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Deficient Vegans
  • Show Website
    Deficient Vegans

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