Deficient Vegans
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.
Episodes
44 episodes
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.Chapters0:02 Welcome to t...
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Episode 43
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45:40
Identify and Overcome Limitations While Lifting
This week we talk about the limitations that can come up during your exercise program, and how best to deal with them. We also discuss our myth this week that building muscle is the best way to burn fat.Chapters<...
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Episode 42
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1:09:46
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.Chapters0:02 Welcome to the Po...
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Episode 41
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44:17
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.Chapters0...
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Episode 40
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48:41
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.Chapters0:07 Welcome to ...
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Episode 39
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1:01:59
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, b...
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Episode 38
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1:07:06
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.Li...
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Episode 37
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51:05
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 ...
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Episode 36
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1:36:15
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 docu...
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Episode 35
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1:04:21
The Veganuary Effect (with Stu Giddens)
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 (f...
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Episode 34
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1:01:52
Our Vegan Journey
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 m...
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Episode 33
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59:56
Cardio vs Lifting Weights
This week we talk about how to prioritize and balance time between cardio and resistance training. We also discuss the benefits of each and how they help with various goals. Chapters0:06 Welcome to Deficient Vegans...
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Episode 32
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32:20
From Performance to Policy: A Switch4Good Conversation (ft. Lucy Whitney)
This week we have a guest! We speak with Lucy Whitney from Switch4Good about the ways they educate, lead, and support students, athletes, and others that are looking to ditch dairy for plant-based alternat...
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Episode 31
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32:43
Vegan Gifting Guide - Fitness & Nutrition Edition
In this episode we go through some things to avoid, along with some recommendations, for vegans getting or buying gifts for the holidays. We focus mostly on kitchen and gym equipment that helps support a healthy lifestyle, but we do discuss oth...
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Episode 30
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57:58
So Your Kid Wants to Go Vegan
Send this this one to the parents you know with a kid who's decided to go vegan or vegetarian. We discuss everything from mindset to practical tips and advice on how to help support a new vegan in your family or in your life.
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Episode 29
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1:01:01
Protein vs Fiber
This week we dive into the discussion around protein and fiber. Information online pits these two nutrients against each other, but do you really need to choose between them? We don't think so! We also talk about the differences bet...
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Episode 28
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51:12
Finding Vegan Protein At Restaurants
In this episode, we talk about how to find restaurants with reliable vegan protein options. Whether that is fast food, road trips, or trying to find sit-down restaurants near you with protein options, we've got you covered with our time-tested ...
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Episode 27
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28:48
Surviving the Holidays as a Vegan (Without Losing Your Mind)
The holidays are here, which means travel, family gatherings, work potlucks, awkward conversations, and the annual tradition of someone proudly offering you a dish that’s “definitely vegan” (it’s not).In this episode of Deficien...
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Episode 26
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41:48
Hitting Your Protein Goals on a Budget
In this episode, we talk about hitting your protein goals on a budget as money is tight with the holidays coming up. We introduce a new interactive protein database that features over 200 vegan protein sources, sortable by cost, protein content...
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Episode 25
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34:48
Does meal and protein timing really matter?
In this episode, we talk about timing for meals, protein, supplements, and macros. Which ones matter and which ones don't? We also tackle our myth of the week!Pumpkin Spice Rice ...
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Episode 24
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26:14
Stocking Your High Protein Vegan Pantry
In this episode, we embark on an essential discussion about stocking a high-protein vegan pantry and fridge. There is a focus on underscoring the importance of having accessible and diverse sources of protein at home to streamline meal prep and...
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Episode 23
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35:13
What equipment do you really need for home workouts?
In this episode, we dive into the essentials of building a home gym and what workout equipment can optimize at-home fitness routines. The conversation begins with a reminder that fitness is a personal journey, and the equipment you need largely...
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Episode 22
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28:20
Tracking Progress: Tools and Apps for Vegan Fitness
In episode 21 of the Deficient Vegans podcast, we discuss various methods for tracking fitness and nutrition progress. We explore the utility of tracking apps, tips for maintaining motivation, and avoiding burnout from over-tracking. The episod...
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Episode 21
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45:16