If you’re considering going vegan, there’s one thing you should know. Everyone you know—and even a bunch of people you don’t know—will become extremely concerned about your protein intake. Joking aside, there are many myths surrounding protein intake on a vegan diet that deter many would-be herbivores from adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Sure, most people…
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Smashing The “Weak Vegan” Stereotype One Rep at a Time
Like most vegans today, I was the furthest thing from veganism at birth. Born in Canada to Italian immigrants, famous dishes like pizza, lasagna, and pasta with meat sauce often graced my family table growing up. Looking back on things, all I can think is “Yikes!” but unfortunately it was the reality of the situation.…
Vegan Protein Sources: Familiar and Unique
“So do you just eat a lot of tofu?” Anyone following a plant-based diet has undoubtedly heard that question more times than they can count. As a bodybuilder and bikini athlete, I consume anywhere between 120 and 150 grams of vegan protein each day and, I promise, it isn’t all tofu. I am very passionate…