The Avocado Advocates
The Avocado Advocates
Adam & Daniel
This is the Avocado Advocates show, where we discuss tips, tricks and tools to help you most effectively promote the vegan movement. - Brought to you by Adam Kruger & Daniel Maman
Why vegans get such a bad rep
We discuss our thoughts on why vegans get such a bad rep, and how each of us has the power to help improve the movement's image. Study which shows that the only "out-group" less popular than vegetarians and vegans is drug addicts: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1368430215618253 Youtube Video with 4 million views ("Why Meat is the Best Worst Thing in the World"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxvQPzrg2Wg&t=1s Nutrition Studies Supporting Veganism: docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Please help us improve our show by leaving feedback: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b781ff1e4b00209f15af03c
Oct 13, 2018
27 min
Helping others take the first steps towards veganism
We discuss our thoughts on helping others take the first steps towards veganism, from easy recipes to getting along with family & friends. Nutrition Studies Supporting Veganism: docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Please help us improve our show by leaving feedback: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b781ff1e4b00209f15af03c
Oct 13, 2018
41 min
Life updates
We discuss how veganism touches our lives on a daily basis, as well as recent progress made by the movement. Nutrition Studies Supporting Veganism: docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Please help us improve our show by leaving feedback: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b781ff1e4b00209f15af03c
Sep 28, 2018
33 min
Do vegans have a right to tell others what to eat?
We discuss whether vegans have the right to tell others what to eat, and whether they have a moral obligation to do so. Nutrition Studies Supporting Veganism: docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Please help us improve our show by leaving feedback: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b781ff1e4b00209f15af03c
Sep 14, 2018
37 min
Do you have to be 100% vegan?
We discuss our views on whether veganism is an all or nothing proposition. Nutrition Studies Supporting Veganism: docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Please help us improve our show by leaving feedback: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b781ff1e4b00209f15af03c
Sep 7, 2018
33 min
Why we shouldn't turn our eyes from animal exploitation
We discuss in detail how animals are exploited in different industries. Although it's tough to hear, it's important to know the truth behind what happens so that you can share it with others. Nutrition Studies Supporting Veganism: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Podcast episode with Vegains & James Aspey: https://soundcloud.com/vegains/james-aspey-365-day-vow-of-silence-activism-etc Please help us improve our show by leaving feedback: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/
Sep 1, 2018
34 min
Important health & nutrition facts to know
We discuss the most important health and nutrition facts you need to know, to help you navigate these conversations with family and friends. List of Nutritional Studies Supporting Veganism: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18aERDpd6lffACLBP4AX7vE4wxOXdM3uwcCVPY69r52c/edit?usp=sharing Please help us improve our show: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! http://www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b781ff1e4b00209f15af03c
Aug 18, 2018
36 min
Should you discuss veganism at the dinner table?
We discuss whether it's a good idea to discuss veganism at the dinner table, or if there are more appropriate times to do so. Please help us improve our show: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b5cc027e4b00209f15ab603
Aug 10, 2018
28 min
Responding to stupid questions without losing your cool
We discuss our experience dealing with stupid questions and share our tips for keeping your cool. YouTube videos referenced in episode: Diet Debunked: The Ketogenic Diet and ‘What the Health’ Debunked by Real Doctor (both by Mic. the Vegan) Please help us improve our show: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b5cc027e4b00209f15ab603
Aug 3, 2018
36 min
Our favourite vegan resources
We discuss our favourite vegan resources, listing off a whole ton of informative websites, books, Youtubers and more. Our favourite Youtubers: James Aspey, Earthling Ed, Gary Yourofsky, Joey Carbstrong, That Vegan Couple, Mic the Vegan, Nutrition Facts, Jon Venus, Simnett Nutrition Our favourite books: Proteinaholic by Garth Davis and Howard Jacobson, Animal Liberation by Peter Singer Our favourite websites: nutritionfacts.org, anonymousforthevoiceless.org Our favourite documentaries: What the Health, Earthlings, The Gamechangers (coming this Fall) Please help us improve our show: goo.gl/forms/chESf3rBJLICrKFy1 Vote on next week's topic! http://www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=5b5cc027e4b00209f15ab603
Jul 28, 2018
33 min
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