#46 Ex-Vegans Who Turn Anti-Vegan — And What They’re Getting Wrong

In this solo episode of Vegan Boss Radio, I dive into the narratives of ex-vegans who’ve become outspoken anti-vegans. While I won’t name names, I break down some of the common claims they’re making, why the science doesn’t support them, and how misinformation about plant-based diets continues to spread online. We’ll look at: The recurring myths about plant based nutrition Why their symptoms likely weren’t caused by a balanced vegan diet How extreme or overly restrictive versions of veganism often lead to burnout I wrap up with an important reminder: if you're unsure whether you're meeting your nutrient needs, or you're dealing with any lingering health issues, it's essential to work with a qualified plant-based health professional. Don’t let misinformation derail your progress. 🌱 If you're looking to deepen your understanding of plant-based nutrition, check out my 15-hour Plant-Based Nutrition Course — it’s science-based, practical, and designed to help you thrive on a vegan diet. Please email me if you have any questions, or contact Pacific Rim College to register.  Need support with plant-based nutrition? I offer private consultations to help you build a balanced, sustainable approach. Check out synergynutrition.ca for details.  Check out the Vegan Boss apparel line to spread the vegan message wherever you go — everything is on the website and @vegan_boss on Instagram. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.   References: Hellerstein MK. De novo lipogenesis in humans: metabolic and regulatory aspects. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1999. Field CJ, Ryan EA, Thomson AB, Clandinin MT. The effect of dietary fat on immune cell fatty acid composition and function. Lipids. 2000. Sutliffe J et al. C-reactive protein response to a vegan lifestyle intervention. Complement Ther Med. 2015  Jordonson A et al. Vicia faba agglutinin, the lectin present in broad beans, stimulates differentiation of undifferentiated colon cancer cells. Gut. 1999 Taylor E et al. DASH-style diet associates with reduced risk for kidney stones. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Sampath A et al. Kidney stones and the ketogenic diet: risk factors and prevention. J Child Neurol. 2007  López-González A et al. Phytate (myo-inositol hexaphosphate) and risk factors for osteoporosis. J Med Food. 2008  López-González A et al. Protective effect of myo-inositol hexaphosphate (phytate) on bone mass loss in postmenopausal women. Eur J Nutr. 2013 Singh R et al. Mushroom Lectins as Promising Anticancer Substances. Curr Protein Pept Sci. 2016 Chai, W., Liebman, M. Effect of Different Cooking Methods on Vegetable Oxalate Content. J Agric Food Chem. 2005.  Pusztai, A., Grant, G. Lectin characterization protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology. 2004.