The Average Vegans

As we put our faith into 2021, we leave behind some pretty crappy things in one of the worst years ever. But there were definitely things about 2020 that didn't suck. This episode of The Average Vegans Podcast will teach you a little bit more about us as we dive into the best parts of the past year in our personal lives. We each discuss 5 things that made this awful year a bit better. Hobbies We b...

In Episode #12, we gush over our favorite and most used kitchen tools that make being vegan so much easier. There are definitely certain gadgets, small appliances, and tools that help you save time in the kitchen. And keep your sanity! With these kitchen tools, you can cook in bulk quicker, peal difficult fruit faster, meal prep more efficiently, and spend less time in the kitchen. From the notori...

Despite the popularity of Pinterest, vegan cookbooks are still incredibly useful in the digital age. These handy collections of plant-based recipes have helped us throughout our vegan journey and we think they can help you as well. In Episode #11, we discuss some of our favorite vegan cookbooks and why we love them. David prefers cookbooks that focus on one kind of food like sandwiches, bowls, or...

As we inch closer to the holiday season, the stress of buying gifts begins. If you have a vegan in your life, you might be stumped on what holiday gifts are best for vegans. We're here to help! In Episode #10, we discuss the best holiday gifts for vegans. Honestly, most of this list is just things we want, already own, or are buying for someone else. Per usual! The Best Holiday Gifts for Vegans Fi...

In Episode #9, we take a request from a fan (Hi Karen) and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about soy. We also give you a helpful list of soy-free vegan options. Of course, we are not doctors so please do your own research. All About Soy First, we take a dive into what soy is, what forms it comes in, and how to create a healthy relationship with soy. For some people, a health condition or a...

In Episode #8, we share instances where being vegan has changed the way we experienced things. There have been memorable experiences that were altered because we follow a vegan lifestyle. Once your eyes are open, it's impossible to shut them. Television We have both encountered moments where living a plant-loving lifestyle has changed the way we enjoyed television. Even if the show has nothing to...

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 our first mini episode, we discuss three pieces of vegan news that we found worth mentioning. We cover a grocery s...

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and football - at least for us! This year things will be a bit different but the food will be just as delicious. The thought of having a vegan Thanksgiving can seem as difficult as climbing Mt. Everest. But we promise it isn't as hard as it seems! In Episode #7, we offer tons of tips on how to have a successful and delicious plant-based Thanksgiving. Pulling...

Whether you're a new vegan or an experienced one, you might be surprised by some of the products we discuss this week. In Episode #6, we cover food you didn't know is vegan and food you didn't realize isn't vegan. Both categories have products that might surprise you. Use this episode to help you find new products and eliminate the non-vegan options. Food you didn't know is vegan Of course, our li...

Episode #5  is basically the two of us gushing over our favorite vegans to follow on social media. We discuss our favorite vegan YouTube channels, Podcasts, and Fitness Experts/Instagram Influencers. These content creators offer delicious recipes, fitness tips, and great tips on being vegan. YouTube Vegans To Follow First, we cover our favorite app - YouTube! This section is the longest. Mainly be...

This episode covers some attainable ways you can add vegan options to your life. The decision to go vegan doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing change in your life. You can choose to start slowly and take small steps. Or you could also decide to jump in head first and go cold turkey like we did. Whether you choose the slow process or the all in approach, making these manageable changes will make a...

In episode #2, we cover a very important topic - telling your family and friends you've gone vegan. This can be a difficult and tricky conversation met with lots of questions, concerns, and oftentimes some opposition. We are here to help. In this episode, we discuss tips to help you tell your family and friends you're eliminating animal products from your life. And not start a fight! Our advice co...

It's spooky season and Episode #3 is all about having the best vegan Halloween! Like most people, we both love Halloween and get excited every year for spooky season to start. Meg enjoys covering her house in creepy decorations and seeing the kids in creative costumes. David is obsessed with candy which makes this the perfect holiday for him.  Listen to this episode to find out what we think about...

Welcome to episode 1 of The Average Vegans! Our intro episode. The one where you get to know who we are and what this podcast is all about. In this episode, we give you a little insight into who we are and how we met. Discussing the details around our vegan stories, we also dive into the purpose behind our new podcast, The Average Vegans. Focused on living an attainable vegan lifestyle, we aren't...