#423 Melody Schoenfeld - Vegan Myth Busting

Melody Schoenfeld is an author, gym owner, nutrition coach, and holds a Master's in Health Psychology. She brings deep expertise, a sharp nonsense detector, and evidence-based nuance to one of the most polarizing topics in nutrition - vegan diets.In this episode, Melody and Andrew dive into the most persistent vegan myths, bad-faith arguments, and common misunderstandings from both sides of the vegan vs. non-vegan debate.Melody shares insight on:• Dispelling the myth - "There’s no such thing as a healthy vegan"• The most common arguments claiming vegan diets aren’t healthy• The problem with vegan dogma motives and navigating bad faith actors• Dispelling the myth - "You can get everything you need from food alone on a vegan diet"• What supplementation vegans actually need (and why)• Whether vegans struggle to get enough iron and calcium• Dispelling the myth - "All proteins are created equal"• The truth about needing a "complete protein profile" in each meal• The real story behind soy protein and soy fear-mongering• Whether veganism is more expensive than omnivorous eating• The benefits of moving more plant-based even if you don’t go fully vegan• When vegan diets become too restrictive• And much moreIG: @5ftoffury1CHAPTERS00:16 Catching Up with Melody Schoenfeld01:50 Debunking Vegan Myths03:20 Nutritional Considerations for Vegans09:57 Challenges and Misconceptions of Veganism16:46 Mental Health and Veganism22:54 Athletic Performance on a Vegan Diet25:57 Navigating Vegan Nutrition - Learning What Your Body Needs26:31 Calcium and Bone Health for Vegans27:44 Understanding Vegan Protein Sources32:14 Debunking Soy Myths and Exploring Protein Options35:43 The Cost and Convenience of Vegan Nutrition37:30 Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet42:58 Challenges and Misconceptions of Vegan Diets45:12 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIALDownload MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?”Type in: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know I sent you