Dr. Anastasia Zinchenko (PhD in biochemistry, international competing powerlifter and bodybuilder, all-around vegan badass) joins us on the show to bust 5 different vegan fitness, nutrition, and health myths.

The myths we bust in episode 4:

1. Protein! We discuss a variety of myths surrounding veganism and protein, including "you can't build muscle on plants", and "plant proteins aren't complete proteins".

2. Why (and when) eating a 100% whole foods diet might not be the best option for your health and athletic training.

The myths we bust in episode 5:

3. The concept of moderation - applied to healthy foods! Why (and when) eating large quantities of healthy foods can be problematic.

4. High carb diets - the good, the bad, the ugly.

5. Why the typical bodybuilder training ‘split’ routine is not effective for most people - and how to train instead.

Go to www.nobullshitvegan.com/004 for our show notes!

Meghan discusses:

The incessant focus on physical appearance within the fitness industry (even within the “body positivity” movement).

How the all-or-nothing mentality is preventing many people from achieving their goals.

How an emphasis on fatigue and soreness is preventing many people from getting the results they want, and from feeling good.

Meghan's own story of empowerment through fitness, from a bad car accident and being in 24/7 pain, to being a national-level soccer athlete and performing mind-boggling feats of strength.

Myth #1: Vegans don't need to take supplements. Learn why this isn't the case.

Myth #2: All proteins are created equal. Learn about the Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score, what protein quality means, and how to make sure you're getting what you need.

Also get Melody's thoughts on why there's so much non-evidence-based information (a.k.a. bullshit) out there in the world of vegan health and fitness, and why it's important to bust it.

Welcome to episode #1! I give you a quick run-down of why I think this podcast is necessary. You’ll also get 4 resources to use when you’re doing your own fitness and nutrition research, and 8 questions to ask yourself to evaluate said research.