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Feb 2025
52m 39s

Addressing Anti-Vegan Criticism. With Re...

Rayane Laddi
About this episode

Today, make the acquaintance of Rebecca Brooks, an outspoken vegan, for a casual conversation about the following points of criticism vegans often get:

Nutritional deficiencies: Critics claim that a vegan diet can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients like protein, vitamin B12, iron, and calcium.

Economic cost: There's a perception that a vegan lifestyle is more expensive due to the cost of specialty products and organic produce.

Animal testing paradox: There’s an argument that some vegans overlook the use of animal-tested medications and products.

Family dynamics: Some claim that being vegan can cause friction within families, especially if only one member follows the diet.

Impact on farming communities: There’s concern that a shift towards veganism can negatively affect communities that rely on livestock farming.

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_br00ks/

Connect with Rebecca on X: https://twitter.com/rebeccabro0ks/status/1522395067125669889

Follow The Vegan Report on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/

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Music by Nikoo1 from Pixabay

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