The Average Vegans

In Episode #37, we discuss heart healthy vegan food and how being vegan can help your heart. Of course, we aren't doctors but we have done our own research. We encourage you to do yours as well and talk to your personal doctor if you have any questions or concerns. This episode is all about heart healthy vegan food and how eating a plant based diet can improve your heart health. We also discuss wh...

In Episode #36, we decided it was time to turn things up a notch with a whole episode about vegan cocktail recipes. This time we focused on the best drinks for summer but we hope to repeat this episode throughout the year. So look forward to repeats of this hot mess! We got together for another summer cookout and tried 5 different vegan cocktail recipes. From a fruity drink to a more luscious dess...

In Episode #35, we went shopping so we could give you a list of our favorite vegan products at Whole Foods. While we have both shopping there many times, we don't venture to Whole Foods often. So when we do, there are certain products we always seek out and of course, we tend to find new things every time we go to Whole Foods. One helpful tip - always check the clearance section! There is usually...

We've talked about going out to eat and having a vegan BBQ in our last two episodes but today we're talking about going to events as a vegan.  Each event is different, however, there are some common practices that will make it much easier to go to events as a vegan. In Episode #34, we discuss specific events and how you can make the most of those moments. Weddings are a beast all their own and can...

It's summertime and it's time to have a vegan BBQ! We're all spending more time outside, enjoying the warmer weather, the company of our friends and family, and of course, our favorite summer foods! When you go vegan, you might think having a BBQ is a thing of the past. Pad the invite list with vegan and non-vegan friends alike! People and food make a vegan BBQ into a memorable party. Make it a po...

As the United States starts to open up again, friends are going out to eat for the first time in over a year. If you make plans to go to a restaurant, as a vegan, you will encounter two different scenarios. #1  - You have no choice in what restaurant you go to OR #2 - You are part of the restaurant picking decision Going out to eat with friends as a vegan can be a tricky situation sometimes. In th...

We talk a lot on this podcast about food but today we are diving into a new topic - vegan skincare. Taking care of your skin should be a priority in your life especially as you get older. As vegans, we have to take special care to pick products that are free of animal products. This episode will help you develop a skin care routine and choose some helpful vegan products and companies to support. I...

Why it's important to get involved in animal rights? As vegans, being involved in animal rights is an important aspect of living this lifestyle. If we don't help animals, who will? Getting involved doesn't have to involve a giant protest. Animal rights activism can be done in a much smaller scale and still make a difference. Explore below to see our recommendations on different ways to get active....

Listen, we love you all but we recorded Episode #29 for us. We have wanted to try some new fruits for a long time and we finally made it happen. Thanks to Miami Fruit, we received a big box of beautiful, delicious tropical fruits directly to David's door in Georgia. Because we are both vaccinated, David brought the fruit to Meg's house and we recorded ourselves taste tested each option. You have t...

Have you seen the new Netflix documentary Seaspiracy? Created by the same crew of the 2014 documentary Cowspiracy and directed by Ali Tabrizi, this new film focuses on our oceans and the destruction we are causing to sea animals. David and I watched Seaspiracy separately so that we wouldn't influence each other's opinion on this new documentary. During this episode, you'll learn our thoughts on th...

In our mini episodes, we will cover the best new vegan products we've recently tried and interesting news articles we've stumbled across. A shorter dose of The Average Vegans Podcast, we will publish these mini episodes every so often so keep your eyes open for new ones. Vegan News In this mini episode the discussed some new product launches, surprising collaborations, and a sign that people may b...

Episode #26 is full of helpful information about CBD, medicinal gardening, and how to use plants to help with anxiety and sleep issues. All thanks to award winning author Barb Webb! In this episode, we interview Barb about her upcoming book, Getting Baked: Everything You Need To Know About Hemp, CBD, and Medicinal Gardening . Scheduled for release on April 13, this helpful book is a fun guide to n...

This is the episode you've been asking us to make! In Episode #27, we taste test a wide variety of vegan cheese options to give you our opinions. We definitely let you know which vegan cheeses we love and which ones we will never buy again. You know us, mouthy as always. How We Picked The Cheese David and I did our shopping at different times but we both went to Sprouts because they have such a gr...

In Episode #25, we discuss a few of our vegan unpopular opinions. You might disagree with some of these stances and that's totally okay. We expect some hate mail! We don't all have to agree but we hope this episode helps you question some of your opinions and gets you discussing things with fellow vegans. Some of our thoughts on vegan issues can be polarizing within the community. One of our vegan...

  In Episode #24, we interview Danielle Distefano, co-owner and vegan tattoo artist at Only You Tattoo Shop in Atlanta, Georgia! Whenever someone asks about a vegan tattoo artist in the area, Danielle's name always comes up. And for good reason! She's a talented artist and a vegan so of course we had to interview her! We know you are all going to love this episode. We sat down (thanks to Zoom!) wi...

In Episode #23, we talk about some of our favorite, easy vegan meal ideas. Over the recent weekend, we got together in a safe, social distance way and exchanged meals that we made for each other. It was a joy to see each other and even more so, to feed each other! Vegan Meal Ideas Taking into consideration meals we have shown interest in, we each picked recipes that the other wouldn't normally mak...

In Episode #22, we discuss the pros and cons of pets and veganism, focusing on cats and dogs. We're obviously not veterinarians. These are just our opinions and the research we have done. Understanding Pets and Veganism Be mindful of your pets natural diet and educate yourself on why some pets can not be on a vegan diet. We discuss the reasons why and explain how we feed our pets. Our conversation...

In Episode #21, we focused on the apps that make life easier. We went through our phones and asked our friends and followers which apps do the most for their lives. The list is long but very helpful and we hope you find some of these useful for your life. Vegan Apps That Make Life Easier This section is devoted to the two most useful, helpful, and informative apps for vegans and vegetarians. Happy...

In this episode, we discuss our health goals for 2021. Instead of New Year's resolutions, this year we focused on creating some specific goals for our health that we think will greatly improve other aspects of our life as well. We both know the importance and power of creating goals especially when they center around your health. In such a scary time, it's important to make our overall health a to...

In Episode #19, we interview the captivating food writer, Peggy Brusseau. As a cook and committed vegan, Peggy had a lot of helpful and inspiring information to share with us.! We hope you are as mesmerized by Peggy as we are. We could have listened to her talk about her love of food forever! Who is Peggy Brusseau? Since being vegan for 35 years, Peggy has written or co-written 24 books on cooking...

In Episode #18, we take a step back from the heavier subjects and instead, we dove into the delicious subject of vegan ice cream. A few years ago, the options were limited when it came to a dairy and egg free ice cream. Nowadays there's a plethora of plant-based ice cream available at your local grocery store. There are even big brands like Ben & Jerry's throwing their hat into the vegan ice cream...

There are times when everyone feels less than average and that's totally normal. In Episode #17, we put vegan subjects aside and discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health. We are obviously not mental health experts but in this episode, we share the tips we use to pull ourselves out of those less than average times. Here's a sneak peak at some of our tips: Embrace the funk!  Be ge...

Most new vegans end up watching some plant-based documentaries on their path to a vegan lifestyle. These films make a big difference in your level of knowledge and your connection to the animals. We've watched quite a few of them so we sat down to discuss the plant-based documentaries we recommend for new vegans. In Episode #16, we cover 7 different documentaries that have made a difference in our...

In Episode #15, we have an uplifting and informative conversation with Molly Patrick. She is the Co-Founder of Clean Food Dirty Girl, a company that focuses on helping people eat more plants while celebrating human imperfection. If you want to feel inspired and laugh, this episode is for you. Offering whole food plant based meal plans, Clean Food Dirty Girl embodies the exact purpose of our podcas...

As we begin the new year, many people will start experimenting with a plant based diet and they will have tons of questions. In this extra long episode, we discuss 20 tips for going vegan. This helpful episode is perfect for anyone just starting to add vegan options into their life. Or if you've been vegan for a while but need tips to make things easier, faster, and cheaper. Be Kind To Yourself Ou...