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Deficient Vegans

Deficient Vegans

Written by: 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.

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  • All You Need to Know About Tofu
    Feb 23 2026

    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.


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    0:09 Welcome to Deficient Vegans Podcast
    1:22 New Vegan Protein Innovations
    3:57 Exploring Tofu Varieties
    6:31 The Many Uses of Tofu
    20:12 Enhancing Tofu's Flavor
    27:07 Types of Tofu and Their Uses
    28:48 Silken Tofu Explained
    31:32 Introduction
    31:46 Tofu Firmness and Types
    32:46 Tofu in Cooking
    34:26 Creative Uses for Silken Tofu
    35:51 Soy Allergy Alternatives
    37:44 Debunking Soy Myths
    38:36 Tofu in Different Cuisines
    39:14 Personal Tofu Favorites
    40:42 Calorie Deficit Myth
    57:39 Podcast Updates and Community

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • We’re Skipping a Week, Not Skipping Leg Day
    Feb 16 2026

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  • Building a Lifting Program
    Feb 9 2026

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
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