Deficient Vegans

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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, Stu shares the behind-the-scenes realities of staying vegan on the road.

Links mentioned in the episode

Check out the Veganuary website

Read the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

See the list of Top Vegan Restaurants by HappyCow

Fun bonus: Check out Stu's band!

Chapters

00:06 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast
00:13 New News: PETA's Company of the Year
01:48 Global Vegan Restaurant Rankings
02:22 Veganism Around the World Report
04:18 Meet Our Guest: Stu Giddens
07:11 Stu's Vegan Journey
10:22 Challenges on the Road
13:15 Favorite Vegan Dishes
15:30 Veganuary Overview
19:04 The Veganuary Effect
22:17 Impact Statistics from Veganuary
36:49 Vegan Activism Insights
40:57 Resources from Veganuary
44:00 Supporting Veganuary
45:39 Nutrition and Fitness as a Vegan
52:57 Closing Thoughts
53:07 Myth of the Week: Food Pyramid
59:10 Updates from Protein Deficient Vegan

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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 Our Vegan Journeys
6:26 Transitioning to Veganism
8:12 Early Experiences with Veganism
10:49 Family and Friends Reactions
11:10 Changing Perspectives on Veganism
14:39 Redefining Activism
17:56 Misconceptions about Veganism
21:18 Discovering Vegan Protein Sources
26:51 The Evolving Vegan Perspective
31:12 Protein Worries and Kitchen Creativity
32:43 Discovering Vegan Dining Options
33:56 Advice for New Vegans
36:50 Finding Community in Veganism
40:05 Navigating Social Situations as a Vegan
41:11 Understanding Your "Why"
46:11 Mental Tricks for Vegan Success
53:23 Setting Realistic Fitness Goals
57:54 Updates on Vegan Resources and Opportunities

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