The Future of Veganism
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In our newest episode, we dive deep into the future of veganism, exploring the trends, challenges and exciting developments that might lie ahead for vegans worldwide. Research points to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives and the environmental impacts of animal agriculture becoming increasingly apparent. The vegan movement is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Using research, we discuss how the future of veganism is shaping and how we hope the world of vegan food, business and culture changes in the coming years. We recently discussed and thought it only right...
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Kombucha Taste Test
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We're at it again, and this time, with a Kombucha taste test, you have to and listen to! If for nothing but our facial expressions and reactions. Seriously, this is one of the funnier taste tests we've done and it felt like torture sometimes. Ultimately, you will hear about three kombucha drinks we liked and three we absolutely hated. Kombucha, the probiotic-rich fermented drink, has become a health sensation and a staple in many gut-loving vegan households. In our new episode, we embarked on a taste test journey that Meg has avoided since we started the podcast and David has craved! In...
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The History of Veganism - Trivia Game
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Do you consider yourself a vegan expert? See how many questions you can answer correctly on our latest episode, where we play a fun trivia game about the history of veganism! All of the facts and stats in this episode come from and . Trivia About The History of Veganism We have a brand-new episode out now that'll take you on a time-traveling adventure through the unique history of veganism. We dove deep into the roots of the vegan movement, uncovering some interesting stories, stats, and fun facts that neither of us had any idea about until this episode. In Episode 84, Meg decided to...
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What the Crap Happened in 2023?
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Sandra Nomoto, Vegan Author
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In episode #82, we interview Sandra Nomoto, a vegan content writer/editor, and author in Vancouver, Canada. She recently wrote a fantastic new book called . The cutting-edge concept of Sandra Nomoto's book showcases the marketing tactics of vegan businesses worldwide. This book is so successful that it ranked in the Top 100 Kindle books in its category on Amazon.ca the week it was released. About Sandra's New Book Sandra Nomoto self-published this new book and included 47 contributors creating a unique storytelling experience. We are so thankful to have Sandra on the podcast to grace us...
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3 Reasons For Going Vegan
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If you're new to the plant-based lifestyle, you've probably been asked your reasons for going vegan. This episode is your handy guide for replying to that coworker that scoffs at your lunch choice. For the most part, there are three main motivations. People choose to go vegan to save animals, to save the environment, or to save their own health. Our Reasons For Going Vegan In this episode, we go more in-depth on our whys for choosing the vegan lifestyle and our whys for staying vegan. The reasons you stay vegan can be very different than your reasons for choosing to be vegan. And that is...
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Darë Cheese, the Best Vegan Cheese
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All About Darë Cheese Listen, when we say Darë Cheese is the best vegan cheese, we mean it! We both swoon over this mouth-watering dairy-free cheese. In Episode #80, we interviewed Gwendolyn Dare Hageman, the Founder of Darë Cheese. This fantastic plant-based cheese company is based in Asheville, NC and is currently available in 30 states. By May, it will be available in 46 different Whole Foods across the southeast. As with every interview, we start off learning about Gwendolyn and her vegan journey. We quickly dived into the reasons behind the creation of her one-of-a-kind vegan...
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Interview with Corrine Baker, Outsiders Sanctuary
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Episode 79 is a must-listen! We had the privilege of interviewing Corrine Baker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Outsiders Farm and Sanctuary. We saw this fantastic sanctuary at the Georgia Veg Fest and immediately knew we had to have them on the podcast. Every time we walked past their table, there was a crowd of people asking questions. We love to see others caring so much about our local animal sanctuaries. All About Corrine Baker As we do with every interview, we start of learning more about our guest. Corrine Baker is a joy to chat with, and she's full of positivity and good...
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Vegan Beer, Wine, Champagne
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Listen, you might be doing dry January, but at some point, you're going to go out with friends. You need to know an excellent vegan beer, wine, and champagne. Of course, you should always use the Barnivore app to find the perfect vegan drink. But this episode is your playbook for having a vegan drink with no worries! And we both had a little bit to drink in this episode! That's always a good time. Isn't All Beer Vegan Beer? Simply put, no. In some cases, animal products are used to create beer, and a lot of vegans don't realize this! Ingredients like isinglass and gelatin are sometimes...
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Why is it ok not to be ok? - A Mental Health Episode
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Why do we talk about mental health? In this episode, we discuss why it's ok not to be ok. Speaking about the importance of mental health is essential to us. We hope this episode helps you as you venture into the new year and tackle new obstacles in life. Important Note: By not ok, we are not saying having a mental health crisis or feeling like unaliving yourself. More so, those times when we are sad, down, slightly depressed, and just overwhelmed with life. If you feel like unaliving yourself, please call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/. Society's Obsession with Positivity It's...
info_outlineIf you're new to the plant-based lifestyle, you've probably been asked your reasons for going vegan. This episode is your handy guide for replying to that coworker that scoffs at your lunch choice. For the most part, there are three main motivations. People choose to go vegan to save animals, to save the environment, or to save their own health.
Our Reasons For Going Vegan
In this episode, we go more in-depth on our whys for choosing the vegan lifestyle and our whys for staying vegan. The reasons you stay vegan can be very different than your reasons for choosing to be vegan. And that is true for Meg! Listen to this episode to find out how.
Save the Animals
We start this episode by discussing the main reason people go and stay vegan - the animals. Sometimes, it might not be their primary reason for choosing to eliminate animal products from their life. But it ends up being what keeps them living this lifestyle. Stopping the abuse, torture, and murder of animals is the backbone of the vegan movement. In this episode, we share a lot of statistics but the ones in this section are the most heartbreaking. Like this one - it is estimated that every year 80 billion land animals are slaughtered for food. That statistic alone could be the reason someone goes vegan.
Not everyone decides to change their lifestyle for animals, and weirdly, some vegans judge other vegans if animal protection isn’t the main reason they go plant-based. Personally, we here at The Average Vegans don't care why you go vegan. We don't care if you do it to piss your parents off. Or if you want to follow your favorite celebrity trend. We don't care if you take small steps or big movements toward eliminating animal products from your life. We're just thankful you did. And so are the animals!
If you want to hear more animal abuse statistics, you should check out Episode 63 which talks all about the dairy industry.
Save Your Health
The health benefits of a vegan diet vary from person to person. Studies have shown that a plant-based diet lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
In a 2009 study, 43% of participants following a vegan diet reduced their blood sugar-lowering medication, compared with only 26% of participants who followed an ADA-recommended diet. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466941/
Reasons for Going Vegan: Save The Environment
If the stats about animal abuse and slaughter weren't bad enough, we also discuss the destruction of the environment thanks to animal agriculture.
One stat that might shock you is that animal agricultural production is estimated to be responsible for 80 percent of global deforestation. Keep listening to hear more reasons for choosing the vegan lifestyle.
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