Veganism and Masculinity

from Deficient Vegans · host Muscle Deficient Vegan & Protein Deficient Vegan

Save a cow, ride a soy boy. We get into the weird history of gendered food marketing, what 40+ studies say about soy and testosterone, and why vegan men keep having to justify their existence. Plus New News and a Myth of the Week on complete proteins.References:Real Men Don't Eat (Vegetable) Quiche: Masculinity andthe Justification of Meat ConsumptionChapters0:08 Veganism and Masculinity0:44 In the News5:56 Masculinity Marketing Origins15:22 Soy Myths Debunked20:47 Vegan Athletes Shine23:55 Meat, Manhood, and History26:31 Who Profits From Alpha Culture36:24 Healthier Than the Myth40:22 Who Becomes Vegan43:33 Hunting and Gender Norms46:29 Ancient Diets Debunked48:38 Toys, Femininity, and Boys51:15 Throw Like a Girl55:13 Tofu as a Litmus Test58:21 Men, Meat, and Hierarchy1:07:56 Complete Protein MythHow to Get In Touch⭐️ Deficient Vegans Discord ⭐️Deficient VegansWebsiteInstagramYouTubeMuscle Deficient Vegan - Fitness & NutritionWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokProtein Deficient Vegan - Food & RecipesWebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTok

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